Monday's Headlines: White House warns North Korea that time is running out for peaceful solution

Shrink at least 4 national monuments and modify a half-dozen others, Zinke tells Trump; TV stops to bask in its own glory — and note some of its progress; Sean Spicer crashes the...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories White House warns North Korea that time is running out for peaceful solution President Trump, who referred to Kim Jong Un as "Rocket Man" in a Sunday tweet, will confront the looming crisis at his first U.N. General Assembly this week. But the question remains how realistic the Trump administration's threats are as Pyongyang quickly advances its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. By David Nakamura and Anne Gearan  •  Read more » Shrink at least 4 national monuments and modify a half-dozen others, Zinke tells Trump The interior secretary has recommended that the president modify 10 national monuments, including shrinking the boundaries of at least four Western sites, according to a copy of the report obtained by The Washington Post. By Juliet Eilperin  •   Read more »   TV stops to bask in its own glory — and note some of its progress It was the first Emmy Awards night in a very long time (maybe ever) in which everything that was nominated seemed more than deserving. The night's big winner was "The Handmaid's Tale," which took home prizes including best drama series and lead actress in a drama series. By Hank Stuever  •   Read more »   Sean Spicer crashes the Emmys in another apparent attempt to repair his image The former White House press secretary's appearance on stage stunned the audience. By Emily Yahr  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Ken Burns wants 'The Vietnam War' to unite America. Can anyone do that under Trump? By Alyssa Rosenberg  •   Read more »   Trump flirts with a new age of American timidity By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Before tackling single-payer, save Obamacare By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •   Read more »   The middle class rocks — again By Robert J. Samuelson  •   Read more »   How Trump could save Palestinian statehood By Jackson Diehl  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   Trump's retweets of outlandish memes a signal to his base At a time when Trump's public approval ratings have tumbled and he is taking fire from conservatives, the president's promotion of outlandish content — created and distributed by his most ardent supporters — aims to rally his far-right political base. By David Nakamura  •  Read more »     After single payer failed, Vermont embarks on a big health-care experiment The effort aims to reward doctors and hospitals not just when patients are sick and — if it succeeds — could lead to big changes nationwide. By Carolyn Y. Johnson  •   Read more »   WorldViews • Analysis Trump said there were long gas lines in North Korea. Residents haven't seen any. While there are no obvious signs of the lengthy lines forming that the president tweeted about, there has been evidence of an increase in prices. By Anna Fifield  •   Read more »   Knife-wielding campus pride leader killed by police at Georgia Tech Police said 21-year-old Scout Schultz was armed, and video showed the student advancing on officers before one fired. By Avi Selk  •   Read more »   Hurricanes provided many painful lessons about the power of nature There was positive news in the destructive wake of Harvey and Irma, none more important then the countless reaffirmations that in a crisis, neighbors help neighbors. But the storms were not without moments of confusion and chaos, as well as tragic mistakes. By Joel Achenbach, Abigail Hauslohner and Patricia Sullivan  •   Read more »   For veteran drug warrior and diplomat, retirement comes with tinge of regret William R. Brownfield, one of only three remaining diplomats with the title of career ambassador, will join a growing list of senior officers leaving the U.S. Foreign Service. By Nick Miroff  •   Read more »   It's been 50 years since Britain left. Why are so many African judges still wearing wigs? A new generation of African jurists objects to the continent's most prominent legal minds still wearing the trappings of colonialism. By Kevin Sieff  •   Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines or because it is included in your subscription. 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. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071