Sunday's Headlines: After Weinstein’s fall, Trump’s accusers wonder: Why not him?

Trump takes fresh aim at Florida congresswoman who criticized his condolence call; Mourners attend funeral for Sgt. La David Johnson, slain in Niger; In the shadows of Refinery...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   After Weinstein's fall, Trump's accusers wonder: Why not him? The Harvey Weinstein scandal, which has featured graphic accounts of assault from a string of celebrity accusers, has sparked a national debate about sexual harassment. But for the women who came forward in the 2016 campaign to accuse then-GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump of unwanted touching or kissing, the renewed debate offers a reminder that their allegations did not have the same effect. By Karen Tumulty, Mark Berman and Jenna Johnson  •  Read more » Trump takes fresh aim at Florida congresswoman who criticized his condolence call In an interview with The Washington Post, Rep. Frederica Wilson identified several layers of "insensitivity" in the White House's handling of President Trump's phone call to a soldier's widow — and the fallout since. By Janell Ross  •   Read more »   Mourners attend funeral for Sgt. La David Johnson, slain in Niger About 1,200 mourners attended the service to pay their respects. By Amy B Wang and Kristine Phillips  •   Read more »   In the shadows of Refinery Row, a parable of redevelopment and race As industry ensnares Corpus Christi's minority Hillcrest neighborhood, homeowners are being offered several times the depressed value of their homes to move out. Can that offer serve as a model for a president who has vowed to slash the red tape of projects to prod development? Or will it stand as an uncommon example of progress on civil rights, housing and the environment? By Story by Michael Laris | photos by Sarah L. Voisin  •   Read more »   Booming fertility business has fostered a quest for 'good' genes Would-be parents seeking donor eggs and sperm can pick and choose from long checklists of physical and intellectual characteristics. Clinics now offer volume discounts, package deals and 100 percent guarantees for babymaking that are raising complicated ethical and legal questions. By Ariana Eunjung Cha  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Harvey Weinstein is also a jerk. That alone should have gotten him fired. By Emily Yoffe  •   Read more »   When the system fails sexual assault victims, we have to find our own closure By Kathryn Leehane  •   Read more »   How the legal world built a wall of silence around workplace sexual harassment By Minna J. Kotkin  •   Read more »   I went public with my sexual assault. And then the trolls came for me. By Laura Gianino  •   Read more »   Jimmy Kimmel's Halloween prank can scar children. Why are we laughing? By Meg van Achterberg  •   Read more »   Trump shouldn't repeat Obama's mistake in Iraq and Syria By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   A newly discovered tunnel on the moon could be the perfect place for a colony, scientists say If the researchers are correct, the 31-mile tunnel sounds just like what the old Apollo scientists and would-be colonists were seeking. By Avi Selk  •  Read more »     DeVos rescinds 72 documents on student rights, calling them outdated or ineffective Advocates for students with disabilities were reviewing the changes made by the Education Department to determine their impact. One activist expressed concern over whether schools might lose federal funds for special education. By Moriah Balingit  •   Read more »   Japanese voters brave typhoon to cast ballots in snap election Typhoon Yan, a powerful storm expected to plow into Japan by Sunday evening, may depress voter turnout — which could be another boost for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. By Adam Taylor  •   Read more »   Sports • Yankees at Astros Astros zero in on World Series, blank Yankees to capture American League pennant Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers Jr. combined on a three-hit shutout in Houston's 4-0 win, setting up a clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers. By Dave Sheinin  •   Read more »   News quiz: Around the world and far, far beyond Much happened this week, including yet another hurricane. Test your knowledge, and earn more points for quickly providing the correct answers to our 10 questions. By Tiffany Harness  •   Read more »   A dietitian's picks for good fats The type of fat you choose matters. Almonds, avocado, olive oil and chia seeds taste great and are beneficial to boot. By Cara Rosenbloom  •   Read more »   How to pick the perfect pumpkin Here's what to look for if you want a gourd suitable for carving before Halloween. By John Hopewell  •   Read more »   5 recipes our readers loved most this week These butternut squash fritters are delightful; so are our braised short ribs, which could feed you all week. By Kara Elder and Bonnie S. Benwick  •   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