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A wintry mix may cause delays during Wednesday’s morning rush; ‘Please keep kids safe from guns’: How Trump replied to a 7-year-old’s anguished letter


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The life sentence he got as a teen came with a chance at parole. But in Maryland, is it a real chance? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/the-life-sentence-he-got-as-a-teen-came-with-a-chance-at-parole-can-he-get-it/2018/02/02/d09ab14e-050f-11e8-8777-2a059f168dd2_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The inmate is now 40. His victim is 90. And the life sentence is part of a court challenge over parole in Maryland.

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A wintry mix may cause delays during Wednesday’s morning rush <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/02/05/a-wintry-mix-may-cause-delays-during-wednesdays-morning-rush/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The iciness could slow down travel and delay schools, especially in our colder areas.

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‘Please keep kids safe from guns’: How Trump replied to a 7-year-old’s anguished letter <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/please-keep-kids-safe-from-guns-how-trump-replied-to-a-7-year-olds-anguished-letter/2018/02/04/5b8d9f9a-079b-11e8-8777-2a059f168dd2_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Ava Olsen was in first grade at Townville Elementary during a 2016 school shooting, she wrote. She told the president that she lost the 6-year-old boy she wanted to marry.

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Perspective

Republicans want to rename Gravelly Point. Here’s why we shouldn’t let them. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/republicans-want-to-rename-gravelly-point-heres-why-we-shouldnt-let-them/2018/02/05/7c184fdc-0762-11e8-b48c-b07fea957bd5_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

There’s a whole lot of history in the rounded pebbles that give the park its name.

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Hillary Clinton tells Georgetown she plans to ‘remain on the front lines of democracy’ <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2018/02/05/hillary-clinton-plans-to-remain-on-the-front-lines-of-democracy/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Don't count out the former Democratic presidential candidate, she says at an appearance at Georgetown University.

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Are we giving millennials enough of a reason to stay? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-business/wp/2018/02/05/are-we-giving-millennials-enough-reason-to-stay/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

New research suggests millennials crave economic stability more than trendy restaurants and bike trails.

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School bus driver fatally struck in Prince William County <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/school-bus-driver-fatally-struck-in-prince-william-county/2018/02/05/667c0188-0a81-11e8-95a5-c396801049ef_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

He was standing behind a school bus that was backing up, officials said.

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12 things to do in the D.C. area this week <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/02/05/12-things-to-do-in-the-d-c-area-the-week-of-feb-5-9/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings a mix of classics, new works and premieres to the Kennedy Center for its annual engagement.

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Drought denter: Sunday was Washington’s wettest day since August <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/drought-denter-sunday-was-washingtons-wettest-day-since-august/2018/02/05/d2e64b4e-9fe2-4037-8b44-e20c6b9f3d44_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

More than an inch of icy rain fell in many areas.

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Fake Trump appoints Kirk Cousins ‘secretary of offense’ after ‘Sneaky Alex’ steals QB’s job <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2018/02/05/fake-trump-appoints-kirk-cousins-secretary-of-offense-after-sneaky-alex-steals-qbs-job/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Local Super Bowl ad required some tinkering after the Redskins traded for the Chiefs quarterback.

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Analysis

Terminating a contract with your real estate agent in Maryland can cost you big bucks if you’re not cautious <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/where-we-live/wp/2018/02/05/terminating-a-contract-with-your-real-estate-agent-in-maryland-can-cost-you-big-bucks-if-youre-not-cautious/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

New procedures mean buyers and sellers should ensure they agree beforehand on how much they'd pay to end the relationship. Otherwise, they could be in for a big surprise.

By Jill Chodorov Kaminsky • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/where-we-live/wp/2018/02/05/terminating-a-contract-with-your-real-estate-agent-in-maryland-can-cost-you-big-bucks-if-youre-not-cautious/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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