Subject: Afternoon Buzz: ‘This is a massive undertaking': Options unveiled for Maryland’s ambitious plan to widen the Beltway and I-270
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Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 20:14:36 +0000

Afternoon Buzz from The Washington Post

After armed man reported, AU locks down campus ‘out of an abundance of caution’; Passing the peak of summer: D.C. may have already seen its hottest day

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‘This is a massive undertaking': Options unveiled for Maryland’s ambitious plan to widen the Beltway and I-270 <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2018/07/18/tentative-construction-options-unveiled-for-marylands-ambitious-plan-to-widen-the-beltway-and-i-270/?utm_term=.653712eff6a1&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

A study of the project has put forth a long list of possible improvements.

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After armed man reported, AU locks down campus ‘out of an abundance of caution’ <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2018/07/18/american-university-locks-down-campus-amid-report-of-armed-intruder/?utm_term=.26719fada979&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

"Lock doors & stay away from windows," university police said on Twitter.

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Passing the peak of summer: D.C. may have already seen its hottest day <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/07/18/passing-the-peak-of-summer-d-c-may-have-already-seen-its-hottest-day/?utm_term=.418f686d4389&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Starting today, average temperatures are on their way down in the District.

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Alleged Russian agent from D.C. had ties to Russian intelligence agency, prosecutors say <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/alleged-russian-agent-maria-butina-had-ties-to-russian-intelligence-agency-prosecutors-say/2018/07/18/a1a4042c-8a01-11e8-a345-a1bf7847b375_story.html?utm_term=.2bb9cda99bc3&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Federal prosecutors also say the American University graduate was linked to oligarch with ties to Putin administration and appeared ready to flee the U.S.

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Perspective

‘Brotherhood’ of arm wrestlers forms in an unexpected place: A Russian man’s Maryland shed <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/brotherhood-of-arm-wrestlers-forms-in-an-unexpected-place-a-russian-mans-maryland-shed/2018/07/18/865cfff4-8a04-11e8-a345-a1bf7847b375_story.html?utm_term=.031e7bade5da&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The men in the group come from across the Washington region and as far as Pennsylvania

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D.C. police recover car allegedly used in shooting death of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/dc-police-recover-car-used-in-shooting-death-of-10-year-old-makiyah-wilson/2018/07/18/54a53470-8a9c-11e8-85ae-511bc1146b0b_story.html?utm_term=.a8258b22ba05&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The vehicle was found in Prince George’s County; police were still looking for the shooters.

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A routine call turns into much more: Firefighters witness stabbing, treat victim, help catch suspect <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/a-routine-call-turns-into-much-more-firefighters-witness-stabbing-treat-victim-help-catch-suspect/2018/07/18/2bbcd2e0-8aae-11e8-85ae-511bc1146b0b_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Victim suffered a 2-inch deep, 8-inch long cut

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The forgotten graves of soldiers killed 157 years ago, during the oppressively hot Battle of Blackburn’s Ford <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/07/18/the-forgotten-graves-of-soldiers-killed-157-years-ago-during-the-oppressively-hot-battle-of-blackburns-ford/?utm_term=.e4e1e01366a5&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Here is the story behind the ghastly and unsettling discovery of shallow Civil War graves near Centreville.

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Review

Can a restaurant that showcases three Asian cuisines do them all well? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/can-a-restaurant-that-showcases-three-asian-cuisines-do-them-all-well/2018/07/06/f4d193b6-7e36-11e8-b0ef-fffcabeff946_story.html?utm_term=.108fd5a4999b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

2.5 stars | Kaliwa, Cathal Armstrong’s new restaurant at the Wharf, splits the menu among Philippine, Korean and Thai dishes.

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How long should a pregnant diner have to wait for a reserved table? <https://live.washingtonpost.com/ask-tom-0718.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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Wilson Ramos returns to Nats Park as a visiting all-star but receives a hometown welcome <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2018/07/18/wilson-ramos-returns-to-nats-park-as-a-visiting-all-star-but-receives-a-hometown-welcome/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Ramos returned to Nationals Park this week as an American League all-star. Could he return in a trade?

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Leggett says he plans to back Democratic nominee Elrich over Floreen <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/leggett-says-he-plans-to-back-democratic-nominee-elrich-over-floreen/2018/07/17/56524446-8a1c-11e8-a345-a1bf7847b375_story.html?utm_term=.369925dc6012&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The former state party chairman said it was a “tough choice” but he would follow the party.

By Jennifer Barrios   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/leggett-says-he-plans-to-back-democratic-nominee-elrich-over-floreen/2018/07/17/56524446-8a1c-11e8-a345-a1bf7847b375_story.html?utm_term=.369925dc6012&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Summer cocktails can be boring. Here’s where to find refreshing twists on classic drinks. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/summer-cocktails-can-be-boring-heres-where-to-find-refreshing-twists-on-classic-drinks/2018/07/17/fe6fe5a0-846f-11e8-9e80-403a221946a7_story.html?utm_term=.736d59e21a59&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

These are not your everyday margaritas, Orange Crushes and daiquiris.

By Fritz Hahn   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/summer-cocktails-can-be-boring-heres-where-to-find-refreshing-twists-on-classic-drinks/2018/07/17/fe6fe5a0-846f-11e8-9e80-403a221946a7_story.html?utm_term=.736d59e21a59&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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