Subject: Afternoon Buzz: Serious high-wind event possible in the D.C. area Friday, which could cause power outages and damage
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 21:38:32 +0000

Afternoon Buzz from The Washington Post
Take Metro or I-66? Each had its own issues during Wednesday morning’s rush; Hogan’s high-priced Amazon offer to get first hearings from Maryland lawmakers

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Updates since this morning's paper

 

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European model simulation of Nor'easter off the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coast Friday driving powerful winds along the eastern seaboard.

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This could be the strongest wind storm in the region in at least three years.

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Two modes of transportation gave commuters headaches during the height of the morning rush in Northern Virginia.

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The bill offers $3 billion in financial incentives as part of a $5 billion proposal to lure the online retailer’s second headquarters to Montgomery County.

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Balancing competing influences together, we think the month should end up close to normal.

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The actress, who faces charges in Loudoun County, Va., says producer Harvey Weinstein has targeted her for speaking out.

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