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The FCC is expected to repeal its net neutrality rules today, in a sweeping act of deregulation; Kentucky lawmaker accused of molesting teenage girl shot himself in the head, coroner says; Roy Moore turns refusal to concede into religious crusade: 'Immorality sweeps over the land'

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Most popular right now   How Trump's skepticism of U.S. intelligence on Russia left an election threat unchecked President Trump continues to reject the evidence that Russia supported his run for the White House as part of an unprecedented assault on a pillar of U.S. democracy. By Greg Miller, Greg Jaffe and Philip Rucker  •  Read more » The FCC is expected to repeal its net neutrality rules today, in a sweeping act of deregulation An Obama-era rule is expected to be rolled back after more than a decade of debate surrounding the policy. By Brian Fung  •   Read more »   Kentucky lawmaker accused of molesting teenage girl shot himself in the head, coroner says State Rep. Dan Johnson denied the allegations. Hours before his body was found, he wrote on Facebook: "I cannot handle it any longer … BUT HEAVEN IS MY HOME." By Marwa Eltagouri  •   Read more »   Roy Moore turns refusal to concede into religious crusade: 'Immorality sweeps over the land' "We are indeed in a ​struggle to preserve our republic​, our civilization​, and ​our religion." By Kyle Swenson  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT PowerPost • Analysis The Daily 202: The suburban revolt against Trump continued in Alabama White House mulls shake up of political operation after Doug Jones's win. By James Hohmann  •   Read more »   'This has gone too far,' says defiant Tavis Smiley after PBS suspends his show for 'misconduct' An inquiry by an outside law firm revealed "multiple, credible allegations" of misconduct against host Tavis Smiley, PBS said. By Samantha Schmidt  •   Read more »   Disney buys much of Fox in megamerger that will shake world of entertainment and media In one of the largest media mergers in history, Disney will pay $52.4 billion for assets from 21st Century Fox, including TV and film properties and its stake in streaming giant Hulu. By Steven Zeitchik  •   Read more »   He was a renowned surgeon — until a doctor found his initials burned on a patient's liver British doctor Simon Bramhall pleaded guilty Wednesday to burning his initials into his patients' organs. By Marwa Eltagouri  •   Read more »   The Plum Line • Opinion This new report confirms that Trump's megalomania threatens our democracy A blockbuster new report illustrates the president's failure to take Russian sabotage of our election seriously. By Greg Sargent  •   Read more »   'Super Size Me' director Morgan Spurlock wonders 'when will they come for me' and confesses sexual misdeeds The director recently sold a documentary to YouTube Red for $3.5 million. By Travis M. Andrews  •   Read more »   Which is better, Applebee's or Cracker Barrel? Our critic ranks America's most popular chains. Tom Sietsema ate three times each at the top 10 full-service chains, and tells you what's good — and what's not By Tom Sietsema  •   Read more »   Also Popular in Politics   Fact Checker • Analysis Comparing the 'Trump economy' to the 'Obama economy' Sarah Sanders bragged on Twitter about the "booming Trump economy" but most of the upward economic trends began in the Obama-era. By Nicole Lewis  •  Read more »   Omarosa Manigault dismisses reports of dramatic firing 'I would have won Alabama': Trump spreads blame for Moore's loss Analysis | Trump's deep insecurity about Russian interference, in stark relief Analysis | Fans of Trump's friendliest news network are turning on him Also Popular in Opinions   This is what Puerto Ricans need from the government. Right now. I'm in awe of the generosity of everyday Americans, but Congress needs to fast-track additional aid and kill a proposed tax on Puerto Rican-made goods. By Lin-Manuel Miranda  •  Read more »   Tell me how Trump's North Korea gambit ends Trump's Moore endorsement sunk the presidency to unplumbed depths Want to stop sexual harassment? Start with bullies, not hugs and holiday parties. Just how much trouble are Republicans in? ADVERTISEMENT Also Popular in Local   These men thought they adopted a mini piglet. She became Esther the Wonder Pig, a 650-pound darling of the Internet. Esther is arguably the most revered swine on the planet, a sow with a following so large that on any given day, a hundred thousand people might swoon online over a single photo or video of her. By Allison Klein  •  Read more »   'We shall return': Eugene Cernan was the last man to walk on the moon. There was no return. Perspective | Sandy Hook five years later: Can Christians find common ground on guns? D.C.-area forecast: Chilly through Friday with a couple of flurry chances; slowly turning milder this weekend Doing time far from home, D.C. prisoners face extra barriers to rehabilitation Also Popular in Sports   After the Packers did it for Aaron Rodgers, the Cowboys can give Ezekiel Elliott a chance to lead them to the playoffs The Cowboys have gone 2-3 without Ezekiel Elliott, but if they can beat Oakland they can still make the playoffs. By Adam Kilgore  •  Read more »   Ex-NFL player Larry Johnson grapples with violent urges and memory loss. He thinks it's CTE. 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Also Popular in World Trump plan to move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem angers Middle East Christians The new U.S. embassy in London: A crystalline 'sugar cube' worth a billion dollars  Putin blames Trump's 'opponents' for poor U.S.-Russian relations White House wants technology cuts, pay freeze to fund border wall, according to Democrats How U.S. weapons helped the Islamic State fuel 'the industrial revolution of terrorism' Also Popular in Business Analysis | How Doug Jones lost in nearly every congressional district but still won the state Republicans reach compromise tax plan, expanding tax cuts for the wealthy Despite Trump's ire, Ireland expects to avoid any pain from U.S. tax overhaul The GOP's latest tax plan would do exactly what Rubio warned them not to. Will he vote with them anyway? U.S. economy 'performing well' as Federal Reserve hikes rates Also Popular in Technology Analysis | Net neutrality keeps the Web from running like an airport security line. And it might go away. 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Perspective | Ask Amy: Mother-in-law's hints might lead to holiday changes Also Popular in Entertainment Former 'Apprentice' star Omarosa denies White House firing Hitler banned it; Gandhi loved it: 'The Story of Ferdinand,' the book and, now, film Historian Mary Beard connects Greek myths and Twitter trolls Review | Elif Shafak's new novel is so timely that it seems almost clairvoyant 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi': Here's what the early reviews are saying         Share The Post Most:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for The Post Most 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