Good morning, Washington area — Five stories to keep you informed and get you going:
The vocal stylings of RGIII: By the time NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stepped to the podium and announced the Redskins’ selection of Robert Griffin III Thursday night, we pretty much knew everything there is to know about the Redskins’ new franchise quarterback, except for one thing: He sings, too. Check out his vocal stylings. http://bit.ly/ImZ8i8
New test aims to detect Lyme disease earlier: Lyme disease is expected to be more prevalent this summer because of the warm winter, and while doctors say diagnosing the disease remains difficult, a new product could soon be approved that would allow for earlier, more definitive detection. http://bit.ly/In01aL
Enterprise to leave D.C. for New York: The shuttle prototype is expected to get to the city riding on top of a modified jumbo jet. Its trip was to include low-altitude flyovers over parts of the city and landmarks including the Statue of Liberty and the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on Manhattan’s west side. If you snap a photo of Enterprise leaving D.C., send it with #wtopshuttle on Twitter. http://bit.ly/ImZq8P
Racist tweets drown out Caps’ Game 7 glory: Moments after right winger Joel Ward shoveled the puck past Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas in the second minute of overtime, hateful speech began popping up on Twitter. http://bit.ly/ImZIwx
Friday Freebies: Cupcakes, underwear and windshield wipers! http://bit.ly/zPTrmq
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