Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Tuesday's Headlines: Trump reveals how he would force Mexico to pay for border wall

Both Trump, Clinton play defense ahead of Wisconsin primary; Supreme Court rejects conservative challenge to 'one person, one vote'; The surprising disappearance of flakka, a drug that pushed South Florida to the brink; Unprecedented Tesla demand likely to spur a shift in the auto industry; Villanova wins NCAA crown over North Carolina with buzzer-beater;
 
Today's Headlines
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Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post
Trump reveals how he would force Mexico to pay for border wall
In a two-page memo to The Post, the GOP front-runner threatened to cut off the flow of billions of dollars in money transfers, payments that immigrants in the United States send back to Mexico. This idea could decimate the Mexican economy and set up a showdown between the U.S. and a key diplomatic ally.
Both Trump, Clinton play defense ahead of Wisconsin primary
A loss for Donald Trump, who is facing scrutiny after several high-profile stumbles, could reset a Republican contest that he has long dominated. On the Democratic side, a win would give Bernie Sanders fresh momentum.
 
Supreme Court rejects conservative challenge to 'one person, one vote'
The justices ruled that legislative districts could be based on total population and not only voting-age population. A decision the other way would have shifted political power to more GOP-friendly areas.
 
The surprising disappearance of flakka, a drug that pushed South Florida to the brink
Famous for its users getting naked as they experienced violent, psychotic episodes, the synthetic drug ravaged beach communities until an unprecedented effort by local groups brought a rare reprieve.
 
Unprecedented Tesla demand likely to spur a shift in the auto industry
With 276,000 preorders and climbing for the Model 3 upending traditional thinking about how to sell cars, analysts expect mainstream manufacturers to more aggressively market electric technology to consumers.
 
Villanova wins NCAA crown over North Carolina with buzzer-beater
Kris Jenkins, who played at the District's Gonzaga College High, nailed a three-point shot as time expired to give the Wildcats a 77-74 victory and their second national title.
 
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The presumed front-runner to be Disney's next CEO is leaving the company
Tom Staggs, a 26-year Disney veteran and its chief operating officer, is unexpectedly leaving next month. That means Disney will have to look further for a successor to Bob Iger after he steps down in June 2018 -- a date he has extended twice.
Chuck Grassley sticks to Republican script on Supreme Court nomination
For the Iowa Republican senator, the political calculus is pretty simple: He'd much rather take heat from Democrats than Republicans in a wildly unpredictable election year in which Donald Trump may top the ballot in his swing state.
Politico's senior managers to leave earlier than expected
Co-founder Jim VandeHei and three others are cutting short their plans at the online publication to stay through November's elections. Politico's headquarters is in Arlington.
Scientists seek to resurrect the auroch, the extinct beast that inspired cave paintings
The last auroch died in 1628, but their genes are still present in modern cattle, and scientists are trying to bring them back to life through a process called back breeding.
Europe begins sending people back across the sea, defying human rights outcry
The returns — carried out at dawn and under heavy security — were intended to send a powerful message to others considering the journey from Turkey to Greece via a smuggler's rubber raft: Don't even bother.
White medical students believe black patients have higher pain tolerance, study finds
The findings show that the students and residents often hold "fantastical" stereotypes about blacks that may explain why African Americans are less likely to receive pain medication.
Nationals open season with drama-filled victory over the Braves
Rejuvenated stars and new regulars contributed, familiar demons reappeared and Washington beat Atlanta, 4-3, in 10 innings.
 
     
 
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