FBI accesses phone of San Bernardino shooter without Apple’s help; A terror attack exposed Belgium’s security failings. Europe’s problem is far bigger.;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories EgyptAir passenger plane hijacked and diverted to Cyprus A flight from Alexandria to Cairo with dozens of passengers was hijacked by a man who said he had an explosive belt, Egyptian authorities said. Negotiations have resulted in the release of most passengers, and there have been conflicting reports about the hijacker's motive. By Sudarsan Raghavan and Daniela Deane  •  Read more » FBI accesses phone of San Bernardino shooter without Apple’s help The Justice Department asked a judge to dismiss an order compelling the tech giant’s assistance, a stunning move that averts a courtroom showdown pitting the company against the government. By Matt Zapotosky  •  Read more »   A terror attack exposed Belgium’s security failings. Europe’s problem is far bigger. If a country with fewer people than Ohio cannot reach agreement on how to protect itself, can the European Union? By Michael Birnbaum  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   No, the media didn’t create Trump By Eugene Robinson  •  Read more »   Rush Limbaugh’s blessing of Trump is killing conservatism By Michael Gerson  •  Read more »   The rise of the ‘gentleman’s A’ and the GPA arms race By Catherine Rampell  •  Read more »   Georgia governor’s veto of anti-LGBT bill raises a red flag By Jonathan Capehart  •  Read more »   This one anecdote explains how Trump is hijacking the GOP By Greg Sargent  •  Read more »   Rays of sunshine in the U.S. economy By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   California’s wage plan would create a huge experiment in the effects of higher labor costs Supporters said the move to a minimum of $15 by 2022 will reduce poverty. But opponents claimed the increase will push companies to leave the state or lay off workers. By Jim Tankersley and Lydia DePillis  •  Read more » In speech to journalists, Obama laments divisive, vulgar state of politics The president called on reporters to work harder to hold politicians accountable, telling the crowd at an annual awards dinner, “Real people depend on you to uncover the truth.” By Greg Jaffe  •  Read more » Justice Dept. restarts controversial program that lets cops take cash, property and keep it The practice allows local police departments to seize assets from people who are never convicted — and in many cases never charged — with wrongdoing. By Christopher Ingraham  •  Read more » Japan, South Korea bewildered by Trump’s suggestion they build nuclear arsenals The Republican presidential front-runner has argued that the United States' defense alliances with the two countries cost Americans too much money. By Anna Fifield  •  Read more » The latest destination for China’s billions? U.S. hotels. The properties, which often come with prime real estate, big-name brands and a promise of stable returns, have become especially attractive, as the latest bid to buy Starwood Hotels and Resorts shows. By Abha Bhattarai  •  Read more » Here’s what a Russian tank looks like after getting hit with a U.S.-made missile This is likely one of the first instances of a Russian T-90 tank encountering a U.S. anti-tank missile in combat. By Thomas Gibbons-Neff  •  Read more » From Iraq to Afghanistan to a storage shed in New Jersey Matt Sherman thought he'd be gone for six months when he stored away his possessions and accepted a job as a civilian contractor in Iraq. Now 13 years later, he attempts to unpack his life back home. By Greg Jaffe  •  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. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071