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Redskins player Montae Nicholson arrested and charged with assault; A white Christmas is unlikely in Washington this year, and it fits the long-term trend toward fewer of them

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An opioid epidemic that nobody talks about is ravaging the nation's capital <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/an-opioid-epidemic-nobody-talks-about/2018/12/18/e39e6d60-024a-11e9-b5df-5d3874f1ac36_graphic.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

America’s drug epidemic is commonly associated with rural towns and suburbs. But more people died from opioid overdoses than homicides last year in the District — as officials looked the other way.

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Redskins player Montae Nicholson arrested and charged with assault <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/12/18/redskins-player-montae-nicholson-arrested-assault/?utm_term=.d07b761b0455&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Nicholson is a second-year defensive back for Washington. The team said it is gathering further information about the incident.

By Ann Marimow and Kareem Copeland · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/12/18/redskins-player-montae-nicholson-arrested-assault/?utm_term=.d07b761b0455&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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A white Christmas is unlikely in Washington this year, and it fits the long-term trend toward fewer of them <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/weather/capital-weather-gang/a-white-christmas-is-unlikely-in-washington-this-year-and-it-fits-the-long-term-trend-toward-fewer/2018/12/18/812c7533-b48b-46d6-a0d4-8bac0d6fef6f_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Odds were never great but now the wait between white Christmases seems even longer.

By Ian Livingston · Read more <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/weather/capital-weather-gang/a-white-christmas-is-unlikely-in-washington-this-year-and-it-fits-the-long-term-trend-toward-fewer/2018/12/18/812c7533-b48b-46d6-a0d4-8bac0d6fef6f_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Rats are everywhere in D.C. Even on the White House lawn. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/rats-are-everywhere-in-dc-even-on-the-white-house-lawn/2018/12/18/b730dd5c-0228-11e9-9122-82e98f91ee6f_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

In 2019, the District will use $906,000 allocated for rodent management to get the city’s rats under control.

By Marissa J. Lang · Read more <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/rats-are-everywhere-in-dc-even-on-the-white-house-lawn/2018/12/18/b730dd5c-0228-11e9-9122-82e98f91ee6f_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Old Town, National Harbor and other spots around Washington to see beautiful Christmas trees <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/old-town-national-harbor-and-other-spots-around-washington-to-see-beautiful-christmas-trees/2018/12/18/c9d22abc-0212-11e9-b6a9-0aa5c2fcc9e4_story.html?utm_term=.75abf7a65135&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Already been to the White House and the Capitol? Here’s where to find more lights.

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Leaving D.C. for the holidays? Here's the worst day and time to hit the road. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/record-number-of-people-set-to-hit-the-road-during-the-holiday-season/2018/12/18/446b918a-023d-11e9-b5df-5d3874f1ac36_story.html?utm_term=.ff4187018957&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Being stuck in peak-hour traffic won’t be the joy of Christmas.

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Northam proposes $2.1 billion boost in state spending <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/northam-proposes-21-billion-boost-in-state-spending/2018/12/18/d8e6366a-0221-11e9-9122-82e98f91ee6f_story.html?utm_term=.83151a10c36c&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Virginia governor wants to tap a surge in tax revenue and a potential windfall from federal tax cuts.

By Laura Vozzella · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/northam-proposes-21-billion-boost-in-state-spending/2018/12/18/d8e6366a-0221-11e9-9122-82e98f91ee6f_story.html?utm_term=.83151a10c36c&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Two people fatally shot in Fairfax County, police say <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/two-men-shot-in-fairfax-county-police-say/2018/12/18/e9be746a-02e5-11e9-b6a9-0aa5c2fcc9e4_story.html?utm_term=.e7566fcff7cb&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Police asked the public to stay clear of area but don’t believe there’s a larger public threat.

By Dana Hedgpeth · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/two-men-shot-in-fairfax-county-police-say/2018/12/18/e9be746a-02e5-11e9-b6a9-0aa5c2fcc9e4_story.html?utm_term=.e7566fcff7cb&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Fall 2018 All-Met: Player of the Year picks in football, soccer, cross country, volleyball, field hockey <http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/fall-2018-all-met-player-of-the-year-picks-in-football-soccer-cross-country-volleyball-field-hockey/2018/12/18/bd24cb9a-02e3-11e9-b5df-5d3874f1ac36_graphic.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Check out The Washington Post’s selections for the top performers in every fall sport.

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Big day at the zoo as naked mole-rat queen is revealed <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/big-day-at-the-zoo-as-naked-mole-rat-queen-is-revealed/2018/12/18/d13f7d0e-0285-11e9-9122-82e98f91ee6f_story.html?utm_term=.49c5f9cf442c&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Mammals are about three inches long, pink and hairless.

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Analysis

Washington’s record 2018 rainfall would fill 115,000 swimming pools and sustain the world’s thirst for three weeks <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2018/12/18/washingtons-record-rainfall-would-fill-swimming-pools-sustain-worlds-thirst-three-weeks/?utm_term=.338ac0bb73a4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The volume of water that has landed on the city is simply mind-boggling.

By Matthew Cappucci · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2018/12/18/washingtons-record-rainfall-would-fill-swimming-pools-sustain-worlds-thirst-three-weeks/?utm_term=.338ac0bb73a4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Review

Asian desserts are all over Instagram. Here’s where to try the most stunning ones around D.C. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/asian-desserts-are-all-over-instagram-heres-where-to-try-the-most-stunning-ones-around-dc/2018/12/17/c45b149a-f713-11e8-8d64-4e79db33382f_story.html?utm_term=.7c520817ae48&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Dishing honey toast, snow ice, bubble waffle and more, a number of Asian sweets shops have opened in the area.

By Winyan Soo Hoo · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/asian-desserts-are-all-over-instagram-heres-where-to-try-the-most-stunning-ones-around-dc/2018/12/17/c45b149a-f713-11e8-8d64-4e79db33382f_story.html?utm_term=.7c520817ae48&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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