Friday's Headlines: Hurricane Matthew weakens to Category 3 but still expected to be dangerous

Eyewall about 20 miles away from Cape Canaveral ; Colombian president awarded Nobel prize for efforts to bring peace to his nation; Trump lobbied to give real estate developers bigger tax breaks; After days of turmoil, Trump signals he will try to focus on policy ahead of next debate;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Hurricane Matthew weakens to Category 3 but still expected to be dangerous Matthew remained a threat with 120 mph winds as it neared Florida. Hurricane conditions could extend into Georgia and South Carolina by tomorrow, the National Hurricane Center warned. By Renae Merle and Mark Berman  •  Read more » Eyewall about 20 miles away from Cape Canaveral The center of Hurricane Matthew will rake up Florida's east coast, likely exposing a vast area of real estate to its most destructive force. By Brian McNoldy and Angela Fritz  •  Read more »   Colombian president awarded Nobel prize for efforts to bring peace to his nation Juan Manuel Santos's award comes despite the shock referendum earlier this week in which Colombian voters narrowly rejected a reconciliation deal with the leftist militia that has battled the government for more than 50 years. By Michael Birnbaum  •  Read more »   Trump lobbied to give real estate developers bigger tax breaks There is no way of knowing which provisions Donald Trump was taking advantage of, but the recent revelation that he had accumulated $916 million in net operating losses in a 1995 tax filing is a reminder that he, like others in the real estate business, has long defended and exploited targeted exemptions. By Steven Mufson and Max Ehrenfreund  •  Read more »   After days of turmoil, Trump signals he will try to focus on policy ahead of next debate In the run up to Sunday, the GOP nominee said that he does not plan to bring up Bill Clinton's sexual history because he wanted to campaign "on my policies." By Jenna Johnson  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Jack Lew’s ‘art of the deal’ By David Ignatius  •  Read more »   How much damage could a President Trump do? We can only begin to imagine. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Archbishop Desmond Tutu: When my time comes, I want the option of an assisted death By Desmond Tutu  •  Read more »   The stillborn legacy of Barack Obama By Charles Krauthammer  •  Read more »   Why bother having a vice-presidential debate at all? By Eugene Robinson  •  Read more »   Clinton's best hope with millennials? Conservatives. By Catherine Rampell  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   In a year of Trump and new voting laws, U.S. government will 'severely' limit election observers The Justice Department is significantly reducing the number of federal observers stationed inside polling places in next month's election at the same time that voters will face strict new election laws in more than a dozen states. By Sari Horwitz  •  Read more » Trump lobs bombs far and wide at town hall-style talk Among his targets: an Illinois senator who does not support him; journalists and the news industry in general; and Hillary Clinton, who he alleged was "resting" rather than preparing for Sunday's debate. By Sean Sullivan  •  Read more » Ted Cruz’s calls to GOP voters are missing one name: Donald Trump In the message, he urges them to "support freedom, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights." By David Weigel  •  Read more » What they said, what they meant Sign up to have The Fix's Aaron Blake text you the highlights of each debate as it unfolds. Read more » Obama commutes the sentences of 102 more federal drug offenders He has granted clemency to 774 nonviolent inmates, more than the previous 11 presidents combined. By Sari Horwitz  •  Read more » CEO of Backpage, called 'top online brothel,' arrested on pimping charges Carl Ferrer faces felony charges of pimping a minor, pimping, and conspiracy to commit pimping. Investigators said Backpage escort ads were used to facilitate child and adult sex trafficking. By Katie Mettler  •  Read more » China says tourism is Tibet's best hope. But can its culture survive? Sightseeing is being promoted as an economic boost, but some Tibetans fear that it will marginalize their people, trivialize their culture and pollute their pristine environment. By Simon Denyer  •  Read more » LinkedIn wants to help you look for a job behind your boss's back The social network is launching a feature that will let users signal their openness to new opportunities — and it will be hidden from recruiters at their employer and affiliated companies. Still, read the fine print. By Jena McGregor  •  Read more » History confirms: Clowns were creepy long before they were fun For 2,500 years, clowns have been edgy entertainers, and with the recent spate of sightings — and often hysterical reactions — they're back to being creepy. Surprised? Psychologists, sociologists and anthropologists aren't. By Amy Ellis Nutt  •  Read more » Fall showcases Important Movies. But must issues trump excellence? With so much noise and so many movies to choose from, studios hope filmgoers will deem an otherwise so-so movie a must-see, and that academy members will vote their social consciences, if not their artistic ones. By Ann Hornaday  •  Read more » Breezy caftans, floral hats: Fashion tries to smile again After some bleak times, joy is on the horizon with ruffled gowns, color blocks and an overdose of tulle. By Robin Givhan  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071