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A blind dachshund and his seeing-eye dog were adopted in Virginia, but their journey might not be over; Tom Sietsema’s 10 best new restaurants: Maydan is No. 6

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Some people are paying for cuddles. And it’s not what you might think. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2018/04/20/some-people-are-paying-for-cuddles-and-its-not-what-you-might-think/?uaasdfasdf=&utm_term=.0d43fe426db2&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

While paying for touch may sound awkward or unnatural to those who get plenty of it from partners or other close connections, for some people it is an antidote to a culture where casual physical contact seems elusive.

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A blind dachshund and his seeing-eye dog were adopted in Virginia, but their journey might not be over <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-blind-dachshund-and-his-seeing-eye-dog-were-adopted-in-virginia/2018/04/25/96f59b48-487b-11e8-8b5a-3b1697adcc2a_story.html?utm_term=.7b9b32ba11f9&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

OJ is blind and depends on Blue Dozer to guide him. The two were given to a Richmond shelter after their owner became homeless. The pair was adopted, but — according to a Virginia TV station — OJ was later found on a rural road and taken to another shelter.

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Tom Sietsema’s 10 best new restaurants: Maydan is No. 6 <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/maydan-is-the-gathering-place-weve-been-waiting-for/2017/12/11/137dff18-d3b3-11e7-a986-d0a9770d9a3e_story.html?utm_term=.2772a5372e32&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

With her second place, Rose Previte proves she’s got the magic touch.

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James Comey threw a book party for all his friends — in the press <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2018/04/25/james-comey-threw-a-book-party-for-all-his-friends-in-the-press/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

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GMU fraternity member charged with distributing LSD to student who died in five-story plunge <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/gmu-fraternity-member-charged-with-distributing-lsd-to-student-who-died-in-five-story-plunge/2018/04/25/68e1c8f6-48aa-11e8-9072-f6d4bc32f223_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Court records indicate that Alejandro Porrata, 19, of Annandale has been charged after the death of Tristan Tanner Medina.

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New Redskins receiver claims Virginia trooper asked if he was gang member <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/new-redskins-receiver-claims-va-trooper-asked-if-he-was-gang-member/2018/04/25/ed65a838-4844-11e8-827e-190efaf1f1ee_story.html?utm_term=.133d85f20cf4&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Police say they are investigating.

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Secret Service arrests person with weapon at foreign consulate offices in Northwest Washington <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/secret-service-arrests-person-with-weapon-at-foreign-consulate-offices-in-northwest-washington/2018/04/25/aaeca184-48ab-11e8-9072-f6d4bc32f223_story.html?utm_term=.3755cfa8e3bb&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Several streets were blocked off during the incident; authorities say no gunshots were fired.

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There’s a fine line between a 2.5-star and a 3-star review <https://live.washingtonpost.com/ask-tom-0425.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

CHAT TRANSCRIPT | Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.

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After outcry over food truck lottery rule changes, D.C. changes them back <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/after-outcry-over-food-truck-lottery-rule-changes-dc-changes-them-back/2018/04/24/50ba1af6-47f3-11e8-95ce-342c5f105cab_story.html?utm_term=.cabd8e1142b9&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Owners will again be able to enter multiple vehicles in a lottery for desirable spots.

By Justin Wm. Moyer • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/after-outcry-over-food-truck-lottery-rule-changes-dc-changes-them-back/2018/04/24/50ba1af6-47f3-11e8-95ce-342c5f105cab_story.html?utm_term=.cabd8e1142b9&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Alexandria transfers ownership of sewage outlets to sanitation agency <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/alexandria-transfers-ownership-of-sewage-outlets-to-sanitation-agency/2018/04/24/5147fdd8-482c-11e8-9072-f6d4bc32f223_story.html?utm_term=.ebd663fb34b6&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

City, Alexandria Renew say they intend to meet state-imposed 2025 deadline to repair overflows.

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The Nationals are having problems protecting Bryce Harper <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2018/04/25/problems-protecting-bryce-harper-morning-post/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Harper has been walked 30 times in 24 games.

By Jorge Castillo • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2018/04/25/problems-protecting-bryce-harper-morning-post/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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