Evening Edition: Bitter Senate showdown turns into a referendum on Alabama’s identity

Why there are no good outcomes for Republicans in Alabama He was once a valued officer. Now he is not allowed to interact with the public.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The day's most important stories   Bitter Senate showdown turns into a referendum on Alabama's identity In choosing between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones — and withstanding a political spotlight that the state's residents are not used to — voters who are torn must pick a side, especially Republican-leaning citizens who feel pulled between traditional values and a desire to turn the page on the uglier parts of Alabama's past. By Robert Costa and Michael Scherer  •  Read more » The Take | Analysis Why there are no good outcomes for Republicans in Alabama The U.S. Senate race sweeps in everything in the national conversation: President Trump's standing, the fractured GOP, the Democrats' hopes for 2018, and above all, the issue of whether, at a time of changing attitudes, political allegiance outweighs credible claims of sexual misconduct. By Dan Balz  •   Read more »   Fired/Rehired He was once a valued officer. Now he is not allowed to interact with the public. Michael Garza was on duty when he agreed to give a woman a ride. Hours later, he fatally shot her ex-boyfriend. His supporters say he was an intrepid officer who possibly saved a woman and three children. San Antonio officials faulted him for drinking on duty, failing to seek medical help, and shooting an unarmed suspect. By Theresa Vargas and Kimbriell Kelly  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT These holiday cookie recipes will impress your friends — and they're easy to make The latest additions to our 13th annual holiday cookie collection are more accessible than ever. And if you're the kind of baker who looks to add a few new recipes each year, there's something here for you, as well. By Bonnie S. Benwick  •   Read more »   Amid backlash, Trump visits Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Instead of speaking at the public opening ceremony for the museum in Jackson, the president addressed an invitation-only gathering. Trump's presence was criticized by some who helped lead the rights movement, including Rep. John Lewis. By DeNeen L. Brown and Cleve R. Wootson Jr.  •   Read more »   Trump Jr. claims, without evidence, that CNN reporters 'got played' The network incorrectly reported that the Trump campaign received access to hacked Democratic National Committee emails. CNN — and CBS, which also reported the story — issued a correction. By Kristine Phillips  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Meet the driver who stopped to rescue a rabbit from a California wildfire Oscar Gonzales was on his way home from work Tuesday when he saw a rabbit running frantically on the side of the burning road. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Karin Brulliard  •   Read more »   The other prescription drug epidemic: Older people taking too many pills Unlike the overuse of opioid painkillers, this problem has attracted little attention, even though its hazards are well documented. But some doctors are working to reverse the trend. By Sandra G. Boodman  •   Read more »   Gaza death toll rises to 4 as Israel responds to rockets in unrest sparked by Trump's Jerusalem decision Two Hamas militants were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza after rocket fire from the enclave hit an Israeli town. The Israeli military called the rockets fired at Israel a "severe act of aggression." By Loveday Morris  •   Read more »   Radio host Tom Ashbrook placed on leave as undisclosed allegations are investigated Public radio station WBUR in Boston did not go into specifics of the claims against its "On Point" host. By Ellen McCarthy  •   Read more »   Retropolis | The Past, Rediscovered 'The Crown' shows a Queen Elizabeth jealous of Jackie Kennedy. What really happened when she visited Buckingham Palace? According to news accounts and biographies of the style icons, there was a real tension beyond beauty and star power. By Michael S. Rosenwald  •   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