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Flash flood watch for D.C. area as another round of downpours may hit this afternoon; A tornado swarm ripped through Virginia as Florence passed through Monday. Here’s what...

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Think you know D.C.? You’ve probably never seen these 15 unexpected things. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/think-you-know-dc-youve-probably-never-seen-these-15-unexpected-things/2018/09/18/a4add40c-bae6-11e8-a8aa-860695e7f3fc_graphic.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Intrigue in Washington is usually the stuff unearthed by special prosecutors or investigative reporters. But we’re more interested in another kind of intrigue — the kind found within objects and places hidden in plain sight.

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Flash flood watch for D.C. area as another round of downpours may hit this afternoon <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2018/09/18/flash-flood-watch-dc-area-another-round-downpours-may-hit-this-afternoon/?utm_term=.bcb7d570a3e5&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Showers and storms will be most numerous in our eastern areas as the remnants of Florence finally pull away.

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A tornado swarm ripped through Virginia as Florence passed through Monday. Here’s what happened. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2018/09/18/tornado-swarm-ripped-through-richmond-florence-passed-through-monday-heres-what-happened/?utm_term=.9bcf70fe0729&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Spin from Florence's remnant vortex and an invasion of dry air from the west stoked a mini-tornado outbreak in Richmond, reminiscent of Ivan in 2004.

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The problem with telecommuting? Some shortsighted bosses despise it. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-problem-with-telecommuting-some-shortsighted-bosses-despise-it/2018/09/18/41e32aae-bb39-11e8-a8aa-860695e7f3fc_story.html?utm_term=.ed493fa21d48&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Some employers would rather workers get in their cars and drive to the office.

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The erosion of the Redskins’ fan base didn’t just happen. Stopping it won’t, either. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/the-erosion-of-the-redskins-fan-base-didnt-just-happen-stopping-it-wont-either/2018/09/17/e6ade20c-baa5-11e8-9812-a389be6690af_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Transparency about attendance is a possible first step, but it also reveals just how much damage has been done.

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Business leaders warn that the Washington region’s inadequate bus system is stifling growth <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/business-leaders-warn-that-the-washington-regions-inadequate-bus-system-is-stifling-growth/2018/09/18/25032f37-9b3c-4be9-b61d-cd79866d43a0_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The report by the Greater Washington Partnership recommends changes similar to prior studies for improving bus service. The question is will it lead to any change?

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Sports betting would be legal in D.C. under newly introduced legislation <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/sports-betting-would-be-legal-in-dc-under-newly-introduced-legislation/2018/09/18/442b3bdc-bb55-11e8-9812-a389be6690af_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

A bill by council member Jack Evans would tax sports betting for early-childhood care and the arts

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Students protest after Maryland lawsuit alleges ‘shameless corruption' in concealing rape cases <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2018/09/18/students-protest-after-maryland-lawsuit-alleges-shameless-corruption-concealing-rape-cases/?utm_term=.283faa667d3b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Students at the University of Maryland Baltimore County staged a campus protest this week after a federal lawsuit alleged police, prosecutors and university officials concealed reports of sexual assault.

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Sen. Tim Kaine leads Republican Corey Stewart by nearly 20 points in new poll <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/kaine-appears-to-be-on-his-way-to-easy-victory-over-republican-stewart-in-va-senate-election-new-poll-says/2018/09/18/5650e15e-bb4b-11e8-bdc0-90f81cc58c5d_story.html?utm_term=.f85eaa9adf86&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

A University of Mary Washington polls shows Kaine with comfortable lead, even pulling in 15 percent of Republican voters

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A fatal crash and bad weather led to a messy commute Tuesday morning <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/a-fatal-crash-and-weather-obstacles-brought-a-messy-commute-tuesday-morning/2018/09/18/59d65950-bb5d-11e8-9812-a389be6690af_story.html?utm_term=.3644b7f64dc7&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

One person died in a crash on Interstate 66 in Northern Virginia.

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6 underrated patios to grab a drink, from date-night spots to beer gardens <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/09/14/6-underrated-patios-to-grab-a-drink-from-date-night-spots-to-beer-gardens/?utm_term=.297f7eb33e8f&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

It's so disappointing to arrive at your favorite watering hole after a long day to be met by a two-hour wait. At these spots, you can usually find a seat.

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No women served on the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1991. The ugly Anita Hill hearings changed that. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2018/09/18/no-women-served-senate-judiciary-committee-ugly-anita-hill-hearings-changed-that/?utm_term=.b72bade7ca1e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

One of the women elected to the Senate in 1992: Dianne Feinstein, now the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary committee as another Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, faces a sexual assault allegation,

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Not your typical condo building around Dupont Circle <https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/not-your-typical-condo-building-around-dupont-circle/2018/09/17/3dc506a6-a6fb-11e8-97ce-cc9042272f07_story.html?utm_term=.9e805d53e60a&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

BUYING NEW | The nine-unit James adds a dash of contemporary to the historic neighborhood.

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Smoke, the hound dog with cancer who finally found a home, has died <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2018/09/18/smoke-hound-dog-with-cancer-who-finally-found-home-has-died/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Smoke, a hound dog in Arlington, Va., became popular after a shelter made a bucket list for him when he got sick with cancer. No. 1 on the list was to be adopted.

By Dana Hedgpeth • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2018/09/18/smoke-hound-dog-with-cancer-who-finally-found-home-has-died/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Congressional Country Club to host 2031 PGA Championship, 2036 Ryder Cup <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/09/18/congressional-country-club-host-pga-championship-ryder-cup/?utm_term=.f006395d5b06&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Major professional golf is set to return to D.C. area at iconic venue in Bethesda.

By Gene Wang • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/09/18/congressional-country-club-host-pga-championship-ryder-cup/?utm_term=.f006395d5b06&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Man rubbed produce against his buttocks at grocery store, police say <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/man-rubbed-produce-against-his-buttocks-at-grocery-store-police-say/2018/09/18/a1765e64-bb39-11e8-9812-a389be6690af_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Authorities said he has been charged with destruction of property and indecent exposure for the incident at a Northern Virginia store.

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