Evening Edition: Donald Trump Jr. meets scrutiny of his Russian contacts with defiance

Woman charged in 2016 case where Texas governor opened package with homemade bomb; Trump replies 'MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!' to tweet about attacks on African Americans

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The day's most important stories   Donald Trump Jr. meets scrutiny of his Russian contacts with defiance Facing questions from multiple investigations about the interactions he had in 2016 with people tied to Russia, President Trump's oldest son has taken an increasingly caustic tone, mocking critics and using his growing public profile to serve as an ardent defender of Trumpism. By Drew Harwell  •  Read more » Woman charged in 2016 case where Texas governor opened package with homemade bomb Julia Poff is accused of mailing homemade explosives in 2016 to President Barack Obama and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. It did not detonate because the governor "did not open it as designed," according to court documents. By Caitlin Dewey  •   Read more »   Trump replies 'MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!' to tweet about attacks on African Americans The president kicked off Thanksgiving Day by replying to a tweet that referenced a feud with LaVar Ball. By Kristine Phillips  •   Read more »   Dinosaurs, gods and marshmallows: A Thanksgiving science quiz Where did "marshmallows" get their goofy name? And what natural process made North America so hospitable for cranberries? Add a side of science to your Turkey Day feast with these somewhat silly tidbits. By Bonnie Berkowitz and Shelly Tan  •   Read more »   Fired/Rehired How one attorney forces police chiefs to reinstate the officers they fire Florida labor attorney Gene Gibbons has helped more than 22 officers win back their jobs in the past eight years by capitalizing on the mistakes in a department's case, no matter how severe the alleged misconduct. By Dalton Bennett and John Sullivan  •   Read more »   Black Friday cheat sheet: 5 things to look for as you shop If this year's Black Friday deals are giving you déjà vu, you're not alone. Retailers, it turns out, tend to repeat the same promotions every year. By Abha Bhattarai  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The Black Friday frenzy officially begins today. But many say the thrill is gone. For the first time, more Americans will do their holiday shopping online instead of in stores. By Abha Bhattarai  •   Read more »   Analysis: The NFL's Thanksgiving games are a spectacular display of America's 'God and country' obsession The pomp and fandom in stadiums across the country display their own rituals — and reveal how our gratitude has shifted. By James K.A. Smith  •   Read more »   Congressman told woman he would alert police if she exposed his sex life The woman who spoke to The Post shared a secretly recorded conversation she had on the phone with Rep. Joe Barton (R-Tex.) about sexually explicit material he sent her. In the chat, he warned her against using the material "in a way that would negatively affect my career." By Mike DeBonis and Elise Viebeck  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Sound 'consistent with an explosion' heard near missing Argentine sub's last known location The ARA San Juan, an Argentine navy submarine, vanished a week ago off the coast of Patagonia carrying 44 crew members. By Kristine Phillips  •   Read more »   The U.S. says Burma has committed 'ethnic cleansing.' Where does Aung San Suu Kyi go from here? Burma's de facto leader is isolated, and officials and party leaders close to her not only deny the magnitude of the crisis but that the atrocities took place at all, complicating the task of repatriating hundreds of thousands of Muslim Rohingya. By Annie Gowen  •   Read more »   'Somebody had to tell these stories': An Iraqi woman's ordeal as an ISIS sex slave Three years after escaping Islamic State militants in northern Iraq, Yazidi human rights activist Nadia Murad has published a harrowing memoir as part of an effort to bring the militants to justice. By Anne-Marie O'Connor  •   Read more »   There's a new 'safest' football helmet for sale. Can anyone actually afford it? The nation's top-performing helmet is now available for purchase by high school athletes. But it costs a staggering $1,500. By Jacob Bogage  •   Read more »           Share Evening Edition:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Evening Edition 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