Saturday's Headlines: Cuban dictator, a spiritual beacon to the world’s political far left, dies at 90

Miami exiles cheer as Havana streets stay quiet; Secrecy shrouded details of Castro's health; Castro clan torn by dysfunction and disagreements; Trump's presidential duties, private interests may become intertwined; Election recount to get underway in Wis. after Green Party's Stein files petition; At Mar-a-Lago, a new world of security, gawking tourists and a president-elect; Palestinians and Israelis are at odds over a new issue: Corpses;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Cuban dictator, a spiritual beacon to the world's political far left, dies at 90 Although Fidel Castro was beloved by a legion of followers, his detractors saw him as a repressive leader who turned Cuba into a de facto gulag. He taunted 10 successive U.S. presidents, who viewed him variously as a potential courier of Armageddon, a nuisance, a dangerous dictator, a fomenter of revolution, a serial human rights abuser or a sideshow who hung on after communism collapsed almost everywhere else. By Kevin Sullivan and J.Y. Smith  •  Read more » Miami exiles cheer as Havana streets stay quiet As it did during the Fidel Castro's life, the world had a divided reaction to the his death, with some cursing him as an oppressive dictator and others praising him as a liberator and icon. By William Booth  •  Read more »   Secrecy shrouded details of Castro's health The Cuban leader always laughed off speculation about his health. By Paul Haven | AP  •  Read more »   Castro clan torn by dysfunction and disagreements Fidel Castro's rule of nearly five decades split many a Cuban family between exile and solidarity with the communist revolution — including his own. By Anita Snow | AP  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Trump's presidential duties, private interests may become intertwined Donald Trump has done little to set boundaries between his personal business and official duties since the election, and he has reacted defensively to accusations of a conflict of interest. But his election could offer a huge jolt to his empire and its expansion overseas. By Rosalind S. Helderman and Tom Hamburger  •  Read more »   Election recount to get underway in Wis. after Green Party's Stein files petition The former Green Party presidential candidate filed for a recount in the state — where Donald Trump pulled off an upset victory — after experts grew suspicious that the results could have been manipulated and urged Hillary Clinton to demand a review of ballots. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   At Mar-a-Lago, a new world of security, gawking tourists and a president-elect Donald Trump's first visit to his Florida estate portends the changes facing Palm Beach once the resort becomes the Winter White House. By Lori Rozsa  •  Read more »   Palestinians and Israelis are at odds over a new issue: Corpses Both sides accuse the other of holding onto the bodies of fallen fighters to use as bargaining chips. Both decry the practice as inhumane and a violation of international law. One macabre reality remains: Families cannot bury their dead. By William Booth and Ruth Eglash  •  Read more »   Opinions   I’m an undocumented Harvard grad. The election has left me broken. By Lisette Candia Diaz  •  Read more »   Who is the real Donald Trump (and what does he stand for)? 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Bloomberg News  •  Read more » Turkey's Erdogan warns Europe that political snubs could set off new migrant crisis The remarks followed a symbolic vote by the European Parliament to suspend E.U. membership talks with Turkey. By Michael Birnbaum and Brian Murphy  •  Read more » France says it uncovered Islamic State ties to 'imminent' terrorist plot Possible targets included Paris police hubs and Euro Disney. A prosecutor says five suspects are in custody, and the threat remains "particularly high." By James McAuley  •  Read more » Boxing movies are getting old. Maybe it’s time for retirement. Three premiered this year. How many times have we seen the same training montage? The same Yoda-like mentor? The same trajectory of an underdog winning against all odds? By Stephanie Merry  •  Read more » A scientist maps mammals' teeth for clues into their diets The data could help researchers understand the lives of long-gone species. By Sarah Kaplan  •  Read more » $39,000 for a wristwatch? Collectors don't blink — and even go for seconds. Welcome to the marketplace where $15,000 timepieces are deemed "middle-class" items. By Karen Heller  •  Read more » Finding commonality across party lines Sometimes opposites attract, but could that be the case in a time of one of the most divisive elections? By Michele Langevine Leiby  •  Read more » How to fit in fitness amid holiday hustle Maintaining your exercise routine is doable — and worth it in the long run. By Gabriella Boston  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Headlines. 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. 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