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Think we’ve reached rock bottom in politics? Two words: Bigfoot erotica.; Maryland prosecutors clear police officer who killed unarmed man during chaotic parking lot encounter

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The atmospheric river threatens to deliver more drenching and possibly flooding rains.

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Think we’ve reached rock bottom in politics? Two words: Bigfoot erotica. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/think-weve-reached-rock-bottom-in-politics-two-words-bigfoot-erotica/2018/07/30/d7659386-941b-11e8-810c-5fa705927d54_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Yes, Sasquatch has become an issue in a congressional race in Virginia. And the state’s Bigfoot hunters are not amused.

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Maryland prosecutors clear police officer who killed unarmed man during chaotic parking lot encounter <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/maryland-prosecutors-clear-police-officer-who-killed-unarmed-man-during-chaotic-parking-lot-encounter/2018/07/30/aab89674-93eb-11e8-80e1-00e80e1fdf43_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Prosecutors say Montgomery County Police Officer Anand Badgujar’s actions were legally justified.

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From six homes to a city jail: Paul Manafort, who redefined lobbying, faces trial in Virginia <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/from-six-homes-to-a-city-jail----paul-manafort-who-redefined-lobbying-faces-trial/2018/07/26/2f1650fa-89d3-11e8-85ae-511bc1146b0b_story.html?utm_term=.0ab30e339da3&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The bank and tax fraud trial for President Trump’s onetime campaign manager is set to begin this week in Virginia.

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At MLB trade deadline, should the Nationals buy or sell? They aren’t making the choice easy. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/at-mlb-trade-deadline-should-the-nationals-buy-or-sell-they-arent-making-the-choice-easy/2018/07/30/d043f5a0-93ff-11e8-a679-b09212fb69c2_story.html?utm_term=.5e55b696d100&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

History suggests General Manager Mike Rizzo is not one to throw in the towel.

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Metro reaches agreement with 2nd-largest union; still no word on strike from ATU Local 689 <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2018/07/30/metro-reaches-agreement-with-2nd-largest-union-still-no-word-on-strike-from-atu-local-689/?utm_term=.8365e400f0ec&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The transit agency said it has reached a deal with OPEIU Local 2, which represents more than 1,000 administrative and office workers.

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12 things to do in the D.C. area this week <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/07/30/12-things-to-do-in-the-d-c-area-this-week-6/?utm_term=.e5c4da2d8fcb&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

There are concerts galore in the D.C. area, including local band Flasher, which plays the last show of the summer at Fort Reno.

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Homeowner shot man on his Va. property this morning, police say <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/homeowner-shot-man-on-his-va-property-this-morning-police-say/2018/07/30/f14fd592-940f-11e8-a679-b09212fb69c2_story.html?utm_term=.3d439db96f24&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Fairfax police investigating whether wounded man was attempting burglary

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Maryland man killed in boat-racing incident <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/maryland-man-killed-in-boat-racing-incident/2018/07/30/44b558f6-93e8-11e8-80e1-00e80e1fdf43_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The boat was going 80 miles per hour when it flipped, police say.

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MedStar secures naming rights to Capitals, Wizards training facilities <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2018/07/30/medstar-secures-naming-rights-to-capitals-wizards-training-facilities/?utm_term=.17251b5bdbe4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

MedStar puts its name on three Monumental Sports practice facilities.

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Court hearing for Capital Gazette shooting suspect canceled <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/court-hearing-for-capital-gazette-shooting-suspect-canceled/2018/07/30/e3b97a43-8259-45b2-9cde-d7822293483c_story.html?utm_term=.a9c27bed2fd3&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Jarrod Ramos did not need to attend an initial appearance after his attorneys filed papers on his behalf. Ramos pleaded not guilty.

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