Subject: Afternoon Buzz: In scathing report, FTA blasts Metro track maintenance program
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Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2016 16:02:12 -0400 (EDT)

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AFTERNOON BUZZ
 
Updates since this morning's paper

IN SCATHING REPORT, FTA BLASTS METRO TRACK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
The FTA report suggests Metro continues to prioritize service over safety.
By Martine Powers and Faiz Siddiqui
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WANT TO SEE THE PERSEIDS? THESE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO SEE METEORS NEAR D.C.
If you're in a rural area, you probably don't have to do much more than go outside. For everyone else, it might take some planning.
By Angela Fritz
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WOMAN RUNS OVER $300,000 FERRARI IN TERRIBLE ATTEMPT AT LEAVING A PARKING SPOT
The moment after a driver reversed over a Ferrari was caught on video. 
By Perry Stein
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WOMEN MAKE HISTORY AND THEIR HUSBANDS GET THE CREDIT. HOW INFURIATING IS THAT?
At the Olympics, female athletes are shattering world records and winning medals. But somehow, the focus remains on the men in their lives.
By Petula Dvorak
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FAIRFAX MAYOR SCOTT SILVERTHORNE TO RESIGN AFTER SEX-FOR-DRUGS ARREST
Silverthorne announced his resignation after being charged with distributing drugs.
By Antonio Olivo
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D.C.&#8217;S TEMPERATURE HAS NOT FALLEN BELOW 70 DEGREES FOR A RECORD 34 DAYS AND COUNTING
The mercury has remained at 70 degrees or higher for 34 straight days.
By Jason Samenow
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IN ELLICOTT CITY, A TOWN BUILT ON HISTORY AND A RIVER, CLEANUP IS PART OF THE CULTURE
Over centuries, high water has permeated the city and its identity so much that flood recovery has become a source of pride.
By Bill Turque
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WHAT FAST FOOD IS, AND ISN’T, IN D.C.
Until a broader, more interpretive classification takes effect in September, the city goes by rules that might surprise you.
By Tim Carman
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9 THINGS TO DO IN THE D.C. AREA THE WEEK OF AUG. 8-12
The best bets in food, drink, music and more.
By Going Out Guide staff
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