Subject: Afternoon Buzz: Naval Academy freshman just climbed a greased 21-foot monument. Here’s what’s behind the tradition.
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Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 20:05:48 +0000

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Toll network that would stretch from Baltimore to Richmond gains corporate support; 5 great places to find cheap eats in the region

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Naval Academy freshman just climbed a greased 21-foot monument. Here’s what’s behind the tradition. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/05/21/herndon-monument-climb-why-naval-academy-freshman-storm-a-lard-covered-obelisk/?utm_term=.499c819d1916&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The climb by plebes began in 1940 and has become a viral Annapolis tradition.

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Toll network that would stretch from Baltimore to Richmond gains corporate support <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2018/05/21/group-of-corporate-heavyweights-pushes-for-regional-toll-network/?utm_term=.77a4bd588c8b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The group wants a synchronized network of toll lanes from Baltimore to Richmond.

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5 great places to find cheap eats in the region <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/05/21/5-great-cheap-eats-in-d-c/?utm_term=.8adad00368d8&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The $20 Diner's favorite spots in the city include a revitalized Ethiopian standby and a burgeoning taco empire.

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She plans to appeal, while the lobbyist wants a protective order.

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Over half a foot came down in Washington, more rain than fell in March and April combined.

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Raging water at Great Falls, flooding at the Tidal Basin after last week’s deluge <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/05/21/raging-water-at-great-falls-flooding-at-the-tidal-basin-after-last-weeks-deluge/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Many days of rain had swollen the Potomac River to near-flood stage and flooded the Tidal Basin.

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Where to eat at the Wharf <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/05/21/where-to-eat-at-the-wharf/?utm_term=.3f79ca59e1c8&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The Southwest Waterfront entertainment district is home to fine dining spots from Fabio Trabocchi and Kwame Onwuachi.

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U.S. high court to take up issue of whether Virginia can ban a uranium mine <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/us-high-court-to-take-up-issue-of-whether-virginia-can-ban-a-uranium-mine/2018/05/21/a972c328-5d06-11e8-a4a4-c070ef53f315_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Nation’s richest uranium deposit lies on private land along the state’s southern border

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Virginia school resource officer charged with reckless handling of firearm <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/virginia-school-resource-officer-charged-with-reckless-handling-of-firearm/2018/05/21/b8e986a8-5d23-11e8-b23a-b33b41695d58_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

He accidentally fired his weapon at an Alexandria middle school in March, police said.

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Trial in Va. exposes connections between cybercriminals and Russian government <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/trial-exposes-connections-between-cybercriminals-and-russian-government/2018/05/21/b252268c-584c-11e8-858f-12becb4d6067_story.html?utm_term=.7f5069e84d91&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Two men prosecutors said ran a service to help hackers convicted in federal court in Virginia

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After receiving a dozen Tony nominations in 2011, “The Scottsboro Boys” finally makes its D.C. debut at Signature Theatre this week.

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Watkins Mill High journalists find three county high schools are named after slave owners.

By John Kelly   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/naming-rights--and-wrongs-montgomery-students-reveal-uncomfortable-truths/2018/05/21/64ebf2fe-5d08-11e8-9ee3-49d6d4814c4c_story.html?utm_term=.cab4a1e93936&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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