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Maryland woman charged with animal cruelty after more than 120 cats were found at her two homes; ‘It’s Jayson Werth!’: Bearded retiree makes surprise cameo in local men’s league

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Two young men were on paths to success. Now one is dead, the other charged with his murder. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/two-young-men-were-on-paths-to-success-now-one-is-dead-the-other-charged-with-his-murder/2018/08/08/fef74922-85d8-11e8-9e80-403a221946a7_story.html?utm_term=.c098e68f8df0&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

A fight between roommates led to a fatal shooting, court papers say.

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Maryland woman charged with animal cruelty after more than 120 cats were found at her two homes <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/more-than-120-cats-and-3-rabbits-found-at-md-womans-homes/2018/08/09/6fd20644-9bed-11e8-843b-36e177f3081c_story.html?utm_term=.f5e5384d5b19&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Laura Louise Prince, 62, faces 128 animal cruelty charges in Montgomery County.

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‘It’s Jayson Werth!’: Bearded retiree makes surprise cameo in local men’s league <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2018/08/09/its-jayson-werth-bearded-retiree-makes-surprise-cameo-in-local-mens-league/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Unlikely friendship leads to unforgettable summer cameo — plus one mammoth home run.

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Rounds of soaking rain and a flood threat return this weekend into early next week <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/08/09/rounds-of-soaking-rain-and-a-flood-threat-return-this-weekend-into-early-next-week/?utm_term=.171ac2c4d06b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The Weather Service predicts 1.5 to 2 inches of rain through early next week, and locally higher amounts are possible.

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How do you prefer your racists: Open or anonymous? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/how-do-you-prefer-your-racists-open-or-anonymous/2018/08/09/890482ac-9be0-11e8-843b-36e177f3081c_story.html?utm_term=.b3c5bbb9b728&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Many of the haters are eager to remain in the shadows. But only public exposure holds the power to make them pay for their bigotry.

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Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday and Monday night. Here’s how and where to look. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/perseid-meteor-shower-peaks-sunday-and-monday-night-heres-how-and-where-to-look/2018/08/09/413178b5-3546-4f91-822b-aa773630309e_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

It's rightly touted as the year's best meteor shower. At its peak, close to 75 shooting stars will pass overhead every hour.

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With filing deadline passed, Bowser cruising to second term as D.C. mayor <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/with-filing-deadline-passed-bowser-is-presumptive-winner-for-second-term-as-dc-mayor/2018/08/09/f88c913e-9bd4-11e8-8d5e-c6c594024954_story.html?utm_term=.5c21f5df1df6&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Bowser faces only long-shot competition, while Elissa Silverman faces three opponents in the D.C. council race.

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Legal sports gambling inches closer to the DMV as Charles Town readies sportsbook for liftoff <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2018/08/09/legal-sports-gambling-inches-closer-to-the-dmv-as-charles-town-readies-sportsbook-for-liftoff/?utm_term=.58b53750b6f2&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The casino should be taking bets by the time football season kicks off next month.

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Two men try to steal car from Bethesda mall, then realize they can’t drive a stick shift, police say <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/two-men-try-to-steal-car-from-bethesda-mall-then-realize-they-cant-drive-a-stick-shift-police-say/2018/08/09/6d1fe466-9bc5-11e8-843b-36e177f3081c_story.html?utm_term=.39dd353b3cef&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The incident took place in a garage at the Westfield Montgomery mall.

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11 things to do in the D.C. area this weekend <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/08/09/11-things-to-do-in-the-d-c-area-this-weekend-4/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

One of the District's top breweries, 3 Stars, is hosting a celebration for its sixth birthday this weekend.

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This 90-year-old retired vet gives ailing dogs — and rabbits and chickens — a spring in their step <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2018/08/09/this-90-year-old-retired-vet-gives-ailing-dogs-and-rabbits-and-chickens-a-spring-in-their-step/?utm_term=.1dfc4c6d087e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Lincoln Parkes first invented and patented a cart that allows disabled animals to walk in the early 1960s, and he’s still trying to perfect the pet wheelchair.

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Paul Manafort trial Day 8: Manafort listed ‘second home’ on Airbnb for more than a year <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2018/08/09/paul-manafort-trial-day-8-live-coverage/?utm_term=.4bc26bcfddc7&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Paul Manafort, President Trump’s onetime campaign chairman, is on trial in federal court in Alexandria on bank and tax fraud charges.

By Rachel Weiner, Matt Zapotosky, Lynh Bui and Tom Jackman • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2018/08/09/paul-manafort-trial-day-8-live-coverage/?utm_term=.4bc26bcfddc7&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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5 can’t-miss meals during Washington’s summer restaurant week <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/08/09/5-cant-miss-meals-during-washingtons-summer-restaurant-week/?utm_term=.e2ab233fecc9&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Sifting through the sea of participants can seem overwhelming, especially since not all of the more than 250 menus are created equally.

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A rural Md. town where ‘you can breathe again’ and still take the train to D.C. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/a-rural-md-town-where-you-can-breathe-again-and-still-take-the-train-to-dc/2018/08/08/5518759a-94ef-11e8-810c-5fa705927d54_story.html?utm_term=.6f1d3906eae0&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

WHERE WE LIVE | Barnesville, in Montgomery’s Agriculture Reserve, clings to a small-town feel and resists development’s pressures.

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