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Congolese state security. A posh Georgetown hotel. Then shocking violence in broad daylight. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/congolese-state-security-a-posh-georgetown-hotel-then-shocking-violence-in-broad-daylight/2018/03/09/b4a6ad28-2088-11e8-94da-ebf9d112159c_story.html?utm_term=.3c1a05081aa7&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

A 2014 attack and its aftermath shows the uneasy balance between U.S. rights and diplomatic immunity for foreign nationals.

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Snow possible Sunday night into Monday, but agonizing forecast is slow to come into focus <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/03/09/some-snow-possible-sunday-night-into-monday-but-agonizing-forecast-is-slow-to-come-into-focus/?utm_term=.a4367556fbe4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

It is difficult to say how significant or insignificant it may become but should be watched over the weekend.

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With a White House staff catering to every whim, can President Trump really improve his diet? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/food/wp/2018/03/09/president-trump-wants-to-improve-his-diet-is-it-easy-to-do-at-the-white-house/?utm_term=.ba905a45186e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The chefs who work for the president look after his health, but the White House usher? All bets are off.

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The Virginia GOP grapples with field running to challenge Sen. Kaine <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/virginia-gop-grapples-with-field-running-to-challenge-sen-tim-kaine/2018/03/09/6ee655d6-f63f-11e7-b34a-b85626af34ef_story.html?utm_term=.5da039b5e68b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Trump factor, changing demographics and a limited talent pool make it a tough year

By Jenna Portnoy • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/virginia-gop-grapples-with-field-running-to-challenge-sen-tim-kaine/2018/03/09/6ee655d6-f63f-11e7-b34a-b85626af34ef_story.html?utm_term=.5da039b5e68b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Why Nancy Pelosi was hanging out at a D.C. gay bar watching ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/why-nancy-pelosi-was-hanging-out-at-a-dc-gay-bar-watching-rupauls-drag-race/2018/03/09/f779223c-23b4-11e8-badd-7c9f29a55815_story.html?utm_term=.30337c5d7480&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The Democratic leader made a guest appearance on the drag-queen competition show.

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D.C. solicits tax donations for at-risk children. The program it funds doesn’t exist. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-solicits-tax-donations-for-at-risk-children-the-program-it-funds-doesnt-exist/2018/03/08/ec9edfa6-2223-11e8-94da-ebf9d112159c_story.html?utm_term=.336d26c80262&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

More than $100,000 is in limbo after nonprofit set to receive funds dissolved two years ago

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Bowser calls Rubio a hypocrite for trying to restrict District gun laws and tighten federal ones <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/bowser-calls-rubio-a-hypocrite-for-trying-to-restrict-district-gun-laws-and-tighten-federal-ones/2018/03/09/0985607a-23b1-11e8-86f6-54bfff693d2b_story.html?utm_term=.a532acbb8c1b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

In an op-ed in the Miami Herald, she called on the Florida senator to withdraw his D.C. bill.

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A destructive ‘dirty feeder’ beetle found among food seized at area airports <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/a-destructive-dirty-feeder-beetle-found-among-food-seized-at-area-airports/2018/03/09/ffd60806-2386-11e8-86f6-54bfff693d2b_story.html?utm_term=.db7613408c27&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

U.S. customs officials said the Khapra beetle was found in travelers’ food items.

By Dana Hedgpeth • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/a-destructive-dirty-feeder-beetle-found-among-food-seized-at-area-airports/2018/03/09/ffd60806-2386-11e8-86f6-54bfff693d2b_story.html?utm_term=.db7613408c27&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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‘As with most sociopaths, he likes to brag.’ An investigator recalls D.C.’s deadly serial arsonist. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/as-with-most-sociopaths-he-likes-to-brag-an-investigator-recalls-dcs-deadly-serial-arsonist/2018/03/08/730af08c-216d-11e8-94da-ebf9d112159c_story.html?utm_term=.7268a9fc52d7&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Police recently pointed to Thomas Sweatt, now in prison, as a suspect in a 1985 fatal fire.

By Peter Hermann • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/as-with-most-sociopaths-he-likes-to-brag-an-investigator-recalls-dcs-deadly-serial-arsonist/2018/03/08/730af08c-216d-11e8-94da-ebf9d112159c_story.html?utm_term=.7268a9fc52d7&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Daylight saving time starts this weekend. Here’s how things would change if we got rid of it. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/03/09/daylight-saving-time-starts-saturday-night-heres-how-things-would-change-if-we-got-rid-of-it/?utm_term=.036c3abdd2f7&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks spring forward one hour.

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A Tibetan refugee hopes to build community around his D.C. hot pot spot <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/a-tibetan-refugee-hopes-to-build-community-around-his-dc-hot-pot-spot/2018/03/08/733421c8-19e3-11e8-8b08-027a6ccb38eb_story.htmlc?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

FIRST BITE | The hot pot and dumplings at Dorjee Momo bring an immigrant’s spirit to the area near Eastern Market.

By Maura Judkis • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/a-tibetan-refugee-hopes-to-build-community-around-his-dc-hot-pot-spot/2018/03/08/733421c8-19e3-11e8-8b08-027a6ccb38eb_story.htmlc?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Motorist, pregnant pedestrian critically injured in crash with D.C. fire engine <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/motorist-pregnant-pedestrian-critically-injured-in-crash-with-dc-fire-engine/2018/03/09/f33373c6-23c8-11e8-94da-ebf9d112159c_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Police are investigating the afternoon crash at Rhode Island Avenue and 12th Street in Northeast.

By Peter Hermann • Read more » <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/motorist-pregnant-pedestrian-critically-injured-in-crash-with-dc-fire-engine/2018/03/09/f33373c6-23c8-11e8-94da-ebf9d112159c_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>


Elderly couple dies in house fire in Fort Washington <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/two-people-die-in-house-fire-in-fort-washington-md/2018/03/09/a3315fc8-2382-11e8-86f6-54bfff693d2b_story.html?utm_term=.e3fe2a0b7cfd&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Home had hoarding conditions, fire officials said.

By Dana Hedgpeth • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/two-people-die-in-house-fire-in-fort-washington-md/2018/03/09/a3315fc8-2382-11e8-86f6-54bfff693d2b_story.html?utm_term=.e3fe2a0b7cfd&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

1936 brick Colonial was ‘suburban ideal’ of its day <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/where-we-live/wp/2018/03/09/1936-brick-colonial-was-suburban-ideal-of-its-day/?utm_term=.d49b62c8bf97&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Designed by Leon Chatelain Jr., the four-level home has had only two owners.

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