Good morning, Washington area — Five stories to keep you informed and get you going:
Huguely faces 26 years in U.Va. lacrosse murder: In a trial that revealed the lives of elite athletes at a top-notch school, a former University of Virginia lacrosse player faces 26 years in prison for the beating death of his former girlfriend amid a swirl of betrayal, distrust, anger and a culture of drinking. http://bit.ly/wlFWQu
It’s February? Temps near 70: Expect a few more head colds if the warm weather keeps up. And with temperatures expected to rise to nearly 70 degrees Thursday, many employers could find themselves suddenly short-staffed. http://bit.ly/wyznj7
Gas prices still climbing; Virginia hit hard: The price of gas has been skyrocketing lately, but Virginia seems to be getting hit harder than the rest of the country. http://bit.ly/zGFGVo
Proposal: Ignition locks for convicted drunk drivers with kids: Maryland Delegate Sam Arora is sponsoring a bill that would require anyone convicted of drunken driving with children in the vehicle to participate in an ignition interlock program. http://bit.ly/yyOQtS
Nats’ Zimmerman: Contract talks end Saturday: Zimmerman was asked if a deal was struck during the season that was acceptable to both sides, if he would be willing to deal with it at that time. “Obviously, it’s hard to answers those questions now but honestly, I don’t want to have to deal with (it) during the season.” http://bit.ly/zBJ3aR
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