WTOP’s Top 5 morning stories

Good morning, Washington area — Five stories to keep you informed and get you going:

Stink bugs invade Washington: Stink bugs are starting to invade the nation’s capital — and much of the country — crawling out of their winter hiding places and getting on the nerves of exasperated homeowners. http://bit.ly/x5ripD

Acorn boom may lead to bumper year for Lyme disease: Acorns, mice and ticks: the perfect storm for Lyme disease. The northeastern U.S. is facing what may be the worst year yet for Lyme disease, thanks to a large crop of acorns in 2010. http://bit.ly/z0orw5

Did the courts let Heather Lynn McGuire down?: A Kensington woman who feared for her life went to court for protection, but she was killed by the man she was hoping to escape. http://bit.ly/zmmB23

March Madness set to tip off: Think of this as one-stop shopping on game days for all your NCAA tournament needs. http://bit.ly/xYSzSa

Top 10 tastiest fast foods from abroad: From the cheesy to the chocolaty, this grandiose grub may call for a trip abroad. http://bit.ly/w4jF5q

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