Wednesday's Headlines: Suspect in custody after NYC terror attack leaves eight dead

Trump resists mounting pressure from Bannon and others to fight Mueller; Russia probe marked by contrasting styles of Trump and Mueller; For 'low level volunteer,' Papadopoulos...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Suspect in custody after NYC terror attack leaves eight dead Authorities said a handwritten note swearing allegiance to the Islamic State was found inside a rental truck that a driver turned down a popular bike path along the West Side Highway, running down unsuspecting bicyclists and pedestrians as onlookers screamed and scattered. Officials said five of the eight people killed were among a group of Argentines celebrating the 30th anniversary of their high school graduation. Police shot and arrested a suspect, identified as Sayfullo Saipov, an Uzbek immigrant who had been living in Tampa. By Renae Merle, Devlin Barrett, Wesley Lowery, Rachel Siegel and Samantha Schmidt  •  Read more » Trump resists mounting pressure from Bannon and others to fight Mueller A number of the president's prominent allies, including former White House chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon, believe the president needs to take a more combative approach against Robert S. Mueller III and the Russia investigation. By Philip Rucker and Robert Costa  •   Read more »   Russia probe marked by contrasting styles of Trump and Mueller The differences in approach and disposition of the two men at the heart of the Russia probe could hardly be more pronounced: a combative president who wants to counterattack in both public and private, and the methodical special counsel and former FBI director who has not uttered a single word in public about the investigation. By Greg Miller  •   Read more »   For 'low level volunteer,' Papadopoulos sought a high profile as Trump adviser Though belittled by the president on Monday, George Papadopoulos was in regular contact with the Trump campaign's most senior officials and held himself out as a Trump surrogate as he traveled the world to meet with foreign officials and reporters, according to interviews and documents. By Rosalind S. Helderman, Karen DeYoung and Tom Hamburger  •   Read more »   Russia investigation charges complicate Trump's Asia trip, ability to sell tax cuts Aides insisted the twin challenges at home and abroad would not be undermined by the indictments, but the frustration of the president was evident Tuesday. By John Wagner and David Nakamura  •   Read more »   Mueller got Manafort's attorney to speak against him once. He may try the tactic again. Court filing shows the special counsel forced a lawyer to provide evidence against her client. By Devlin Barrett and Matt Zapotosky  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Putin, exposed, may become more dangerous By David Ignatius  •   Read more »   The midterms are Democrats' to lose. And boy, are they trying. By Dana Milbank  •   Read more »   Manafort, Gates, Papadopolous. Who's next? By Kathleen Parker  •   Read more »   Meet the Baptist church in Georgia that opened its doors to same-sex marriage By David Von Drehle  •   Read more »   John Kelly was right: The Civil War was all about compromise By Alexandra Petri  •   Read more »   Trump pulls another stunt of cynical distraction By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   WorldViews • Analysis How Catalonia's crisis is turning into a European problem The Catalan secessionist cause is creating headaches for officials both at home and elsewhere in Europe. By Ishaan Tharoor  •  Read more »     House GOP backs away from plan to lower tax rate for the highest earners Republican leaders have a once-in-a-generation chance to rewrite the tax code, but they risk dividing their caucus and angering voters — and coming up empty yet again. By Damian Paletta and Mike DeBonis  •   Read more »   Dodgers beat the Astros, and an extraordinary World Series fittingly moves to a decisive Game 7 Los Angeles rallied against Houston ace Justin Verlander to take the lead for good in the sixth inning. By Dave Sheinin  •   Read more »   South Korea's president says his nation won't develop or possess nuclear weapons President Moon Jae-in also told lawmakers that Seoul would never accept its neighbor North Korea as a nuclear-armed state. By Adam Taylor  •   Read more »   Roy Moore tried to fit in with Senate Republicans for a day. It didn't work. By the time the GOP Senate nominee in Alabama left the Capitol, he was once again a lightning rod for controversy. By Sean Sullivan and David Weigel  •   Read more »   Under Armour's terrible year just got worse Although Under Armour racks up billions of dollars in sales each year, analysts say it has failed to drum up much loyalty among its customers. By Abha Bhattarai  •   Read more »   Obama's next act? Chicago summit hints at how his post-presidency will take shape. And now it begins, with a two-day Chicago summit launching his foundation and hinting at his next moves. By Karen Tumulty and Krissah Thompson  •   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