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Ridership shift Use of public transit by low-income workers dips, census shows 6

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COUCH TO QB Josh Johnson was relaxing at home last week, his NFL future uncertain.

Then the Redskins called. Sunday will be his first start in seven years. 14

JONATHAN NEWTON (THE WASHINGTON POST)

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Customs officials at New York’s JFK Airport say they found 70 live finches hidden inside hair rollers. Authorities say a passenger arriving from Guyana on Saturday had the songbirds in a duffel bag. The New York Times reports officials believe the birds were brought to the U.S. to participate in singing contests. Customs officials say people bet on how many times the finches chirp, and a winning male finch can sell for up to $10,000. (AP)

A British Santa Claus is on the naughty list after he panicked upon hearing a fire alarm, ripped off his fake beard and began “shouting and swearing” at children to evacuate the “Santa’s Grotto” Christmas festival in St. Ives, England, on Sunday. “He came [charging] in, ripped his hat and beard off in front of 50-odd kids and started shouting and swearing at people to leave,” attendee Adam Gaynor said on social media, according to the Telegraph. (TWP)

In the latest baffling brand partnership, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Enviro-Log have teamed up to create (and, of course, sell) “a firelog that smells like the Colonel’s famous fried chicken,” KFC said in a statement Thursday. The 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog is “inspired by the Colonel’s very own Secret Recipe” and costs $18.99. The press release adds that it is “the perfect accessory for every winter gathering.” Sure. Fine. (EXPRESS)

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Henry, a 4-year-old red panda, lived at the National Zoo’s research facility in Front Royal, Va. He died Dec. 5.

Red panda dies in Va. National Zoo looks into the unexpected loss of a healthy animal FRONT ROYAL, VA. A 4-year-old red panda named Henry has died at the National Zoo’s research facility in Front Royal, Va. Zoo officials said they were trying to figure out the cause of the Dec. 5 death.

Officials put out a statement Wednesday saying they were waiting to see whether test results revealed more about the circumstances of his death.

Henry was born at the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute in June 2014 to his mother,

Regan, and father, Rocco. His mother had been “unable to raise cubs in the past,” officials said, “so keepers took the extra step of hand-rearing Henry.”

Henry had been in “good health,” zoo officials said. They said he was eating well and urinating and defecating normally.

Officials said postmortem radiographs showed “no signs of trauma or injury” to Henry.

A final pathology report will be done in the coming weeks and give officials more details as to what happened, according to Annalisa Meyer, a zoo spokeswoman.

Red pandas are considered endangered in part because of

the destruction of their habitat.

They are native to the bamboo forests of China, India and Nepal, according to zoo experts. They’re easily recognizable by their ruby colored coats and short snouts.

While the zoo is mourning Henry’s passing, officials introduced a new animal — a prehensile-tailed porcupine named Quillbur — at the zoo’s main facility on Connecticut Avenue in Northwest Washington.

Zoo officials said in a Twitter post that he is “terrific and radiant!” He came from a zoo in Binghamton, N.Y. Quillbur joins the facility’s two other prehensile-tailed porcupines.

DANA HEDGPETH (THE WASHINGTON POST)

VIRGINIA

Mystery donor gives museum $40M painting The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond unveiled an iconic painting Wednesday given to the museum by a mystery donor, who reportedly paid $40 million for the work in 2011. The piece, “Progress (The Advance of Civilization),” was painted in 1853 by Hudson River School member Asher B. Durand. The work, which celebrates U.S. expansion across the American continent, will be shown in a gallery with the museum’s Native American collection in order to give it historical context and include the Native American perspectives. (AP)

VIRGINIA

Earliest known portrait of Washington on display The earliest known portrait of George Washington, painted in 1772, is on public display at Mount Vernon, his historic home in Virginia. The work is on loan from Washington and Lee University and is expected to stay at Mount Vernon for the next two years. It is the only known portrait of the first president from before the American Revolution. (AP) NATIONAL MALL

Director makes history for U.S. history museum

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JESSICA KORDELL (SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE)

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The Smithsonian Institution has named Anthea M. Hartig the new director of the National Museum of American History.

Hartig is the first woman to become permanent director of the museum, one of the most popular Smithsonian attractions.

She succeeds John Gray, who retired in May. Hartig comes to D.C. by way of California, where she has been the chief executive of the California Historical Society for seven years. (TWP)

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TIMOTHY C. WRIGHT (FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)

Mike Isabella’s company goes out of business

The controversial Atlantic Coast Pipeline would run from West Virginia and across Virginia and North Carolina.

Court rejects permits for Atlantic Coast Pipeline U.S. Forest Service blasted for having let project move ahead VIRGINIA A permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to cross two national forests, including parts of the Appalachian Trail, was thrown out Thursday by a federal appeals court that harshly criticized regulators for approving the proposal.

A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond blasted the U.S. Forest Service for granting a special use permit to build the natural gas pipeline through parts of the George Washington and Monongahela National Forests, and granting a right of way across

the Appalachian Trail.

The court said the agency had “serious environmental concerns” about the project that were “suddenly, and mysteriously, assuaged in time to meet a private pipeline company’s deadlines.”

The ruling also quoted “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss, saying the Forest Service is trusted to “speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.”

Aaron Ruby, a spokesman for Dominion Energy, the project’s lead developer, said the developers “strongly disagree” with the court’s ruling and plan to immediately appeal by seeking a hearing before the full 4th Circuit court.

“If allowed to stand, this decision will severely harm consumers and do great damage to our

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economy and energy security,” Ruby said in a statement. “Public utilities are depending on this infrastructure to meet the basic energy needs of millions of people and businesses in our region.”

The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of the Sierra Club and other environmental groups. Patrick Hunter, a staff attorney for the center, said the ruling is a “huge problem” for Dominion.

“Their whole route is designed to cross the Appalachian Trail at this one location,” Hunter said.

The 605-mile natural gas pipeline would originate in West Virginia and run through parts of North Carolina and Virginia.

Exactly one year and one day after former “Top Chef” star and restaurateur Mike Isabella opened a multi-restaurant concept in the Tysons Galleria, he announced he is shutting down his entire company — once one of the biggest restaurant empires in D.C. Isabella’s company on Wednesday filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, with plans to cease operations by the end of the month and liquidate its assets to pay debts.

The news comes months after a former manager filed a lawsuit alleging “extraordinary” sexual harassment at the hands of Isabella and his partners.

(THE WASHINGTON POST)

DENISE LAVOIE (AP)

D.C. man arrested in stabbing of woman in Arlington

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Judge sentences couple who wed during spree A Maryland couple who got married in the middle of a multistate crime spree have been sentenced to prison. Matthew Dale Bush, 39, was sentenced Tuesday to 110 months. His wife, Crystal, was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months.

Authorities say the couple began a two-month crime spree in September 2017 during which they broke into businesses and stole ATMs, robbed convenience stores and robbed a bank. The two were arrested after crashing a vehicle in Baltimore while trying to flee a bank robbery eight days after they got married. (AP) VIRGINIA

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Adenovirus cases at U-Md. up to 35

Authorities say a child with special needs was supposed to be dropped off in Silver Spring, but instead ended up riding a bus all the way to Baltimore.

A Montgomery County Public Schools official said the boy was picked up at Rockville High School on Wednesday and dropped off in Baltimore. Officials said it’s unclear whether the bus didn’t stop in Silver Spring or the child didn’t get off at his stop. An official said the child is on the autism spectrum, and may not have been able to express the problem. He was eventually reunited with his parents. (AP)

Republicans ask SCOTUS to delay new voting map

The amount Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wants the Republican-controlled General Assembly to approve in new spending to hire more school counselors and better address students’ emotional needs. Northam said he also wants to spend $3.3 million to help increase safety training for school officials. Republican leaders have pledged to make school safety a key topic of next year’s legislative session, which starts Jan. 9, and are also recommending additional spending on counselors and training. (AP)

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Bus mishap lands child with autism in Baltimore

Virginia Republicans want to block a federal court from approving a new legislative map until the Supreme Court rules on whether it’s even needed. Speaker Kirk Cox asked the high court Thursday to delay a lower court’s plans to approve a new map after a Jan. 10 hearing. The Supreme Court agreed last month to hear an appeal from Republicans who are trying to preserve state districts that have been struck down as racially discriminatory. (AP)

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A transit wealth gap?

Fewer low-income workers are turning to public transportation, census data show Metro board defers vote on later hours

$25,000 to $49,999 made up 29 percent of the workers living within a half-mile of a rail station in Washington between 2006 and 2009. But the percentage of people making that much who lived close to rail dropped to 22 percent between 2011 and 2013.

Still, lower-income people continue to make up a significant share of Metro’s ridership, Stessel said. He cited a 2014 Metro survey that found 68 percent of bus riders had a household income less than $40,000 annually, up from 51 percent in 2008.

Another survey of rail riders in 2016 found 11 percent had an annual household income of less than $30,000, the same as in 2012.

Those surveys were before the fare increases and shortened hours took effect. But Stessel said the numbers show the use of the system by lower-income people has been “resilient,” compared to a 16 percent decline in Metrorail ridership between 2012 and 2017.

TRANSPORTATION The Metro board on Thursday voted to charge riders peak fares for special events and agreed to hold a public hearing on expanding rush-hour service windows as part of General Manager Paul Wiedefeld’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year.

But the board tabled action on a measure to continue the system’s early-closing hours for another year after board members representing the District threatened to veto it.

Metro Board Chairman Jack Evans and member Corbett A. Price said earlier this week they would block Metro’s plan to continue the shortened service hours for a third consecutive year. The veto would have effectively restored late-night service to the system, including 3 a.m. closings on Fridays and Saturdays.

Metro has proposed continuing the early closings to expand a preventive maintenance program implemented in the wake of its SafeTrack rehabilitation work.

“We’ve asked the general manager to study other alternatives and see . . . if there are other options that we can pursue to get that track time and also conserve late hours,” Evans said. “From our perspective in the District, it’s more than a popular position. It’s a real critical position for our workers and our industry as a whole.”

KERY MURAKAMI (EXPRESS)

(THE WASHINGTON POST)

ASTRID RIECKEN (FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)

TRANSPORTATION As recently as 2013, about a half of Washington workers below or just above the poverty line took public transportation to get to and from work, according to U.S. census estimates.

But as Metro fares have gone up, hours for train service have been cut and gentrification has made it more difficult for lowerincome people to live near rail stations, workers making those lower wages in D.C. have become less likely to commute by transit.

According to an analysis of five years of American Community Survey figures released last Thursday, 43.7 percent of an estimated 34,148 Washington workers making less than 150 percent of the poverty rate commuted by public transportation between 2013 and 2017.

That’s down 5 percent from the previous five years, between 2008 and 2012, when the census estimated that 48.3 percent of lower-income workers used public transit. The drop-off is even sharper when compared to 2013 alone, when 52.3 percent of lowerwage workers — those making the equivalent of $18,210 for a single person or $31,170 for a family of three — took transit to work.

While changes being discussed

by Metro’s board, such as running more frequent trains after morning and afternoon rush hours, could attract more riders of all incomes, advocates say more needs to be done for low-income people, like subsidizing their fares.

The decline “should be a wakeup call that our system isn’t serving our community well,” said Ed Lazere, executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, a progressive think tank.

To be sure, workers in general are less likely to use public transit than before for a variety

According to American Community Survey figures, Metro’s low-income ridership has been declining since 2013.

of reasons, including the rise of competitors like Lyft and Uber, as well as maddening disruptions from Metrorail track work. But last year’s fare increases — 10 and 25 cents for rail and 25 cents for buses — disproportionately hurt low-income workers, said Jaime Contreras, who heads the D.C.area office of SEIU, Local 32BJ. The union represents people in the D.C. area who work odd hours.

Metro spokesman Dan Stessel discounted the effect fare increases may have had on the census numbers because they only took effect on July 1, 2017, six months before the end of the survey period.

Metrorail’s reduced hours, which took effect at the same time as the fare increases, have made it more difficult for lower-income workers to take public transportation, said Benjy Cannon, spokesman for Unite Here, Local 25, which represents 7,500 hospitality workers in the Washington area.

(Metro began closing on Fridays

Unequal subsidies An internal Metro report earlier this year noted that higher fares disproportionately affect lowerincome workers because they’re less likely to get transportation subsidies at work. While 66 percent of the highest-income riders get subsidies, only 10 percent of the lowestincome riders do, said the report, which estimated that subsidizing fares for low-income people would mean 20,000 to 35,000 more trips for the system annually. (EXPRESS)

and Saturdays at 1 a.m. and opening at 8 a.m. on Sundays.)

“We have people going to and from work at all hours,” he said.

Also hurting lower-income workers is that gentrification has pushed them farther from Metro stations and bus routes, said Yesim Sayin Taylor, executive director of the D.C. Policy Center.

Indeed, a 2015 census report found that those making between

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2 people reach space from U.S. in a first since NASA’s shuttle era

WARMING’S TOLL

Arctic sees dramatic loss of reindeer

Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo carried two pilots 51.4 miles above Earth on Thursday.

and tragic setbacks. He founded Virgin Galactic after buying the rights in 2004 to the technology behind SpaceShipOne. Nearly 700 people have paid Virgin Galactic as much as $250,000 for its suborbital joyrides — more than the 560 or so who have ever been to space.

The commercial space industry has yet to show it can routinely fly humans into space.

GENE BLEVINS (AFP/GETTY IMAGES)

MOJAVE, CALIF. Virgin Galactic launched a spacecraft more than 50 miles high Thursday, meeting the Federal Aviation Administration’s definition of space and capturing a long-elusive goal for the company founded by Richard Branson that one day wants to fly tourists through the atmosphere.

Though it did not reach orbit, the flight was the first launch of a spacecraft from U.S. soil with humans aboard to reach the edge of space since the Space Shuttle was retired in 2011. And it gave Virgin Galactic an edge in the race for human spaceflight, as a number of companies work to develop spacecraft capable of flying people.

With two seasoned pilots in the cockpit, SpaceShipTwo was ferried to an altitude of about 43,000 feet by a mothership. The spacecraft was released into a free-fall before a pilot ignited the engine, propelling the spacecraft faster than the speed of sound.

Soon, the vehicle pointed almost straight up, reaching a height of 51.4 miles and hitting a top speed of Mach 2.9 before descending and landing.

“It’s been 14 long years to get here,” said Branson, for whom the launch was a culmination of years’ worth of lofty dreams

But that may soon change.

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos (who also owns The Washington Post and Express), plans to fly tourists to a higher altitude with a rocket that launches vertically. SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, and Boeing are under contract with NASA to fly astronauts to the International Space Station by as early as next year. CHRISTIAN DAVENPORT (THE WASHINGTON POST)

The Arctic’s population of wild reindeer, also known as caribou, has fallen from about 5 million animals to around 2.1 million over the past two decades, according to a report compiled by the U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. Climate change is listed as the reason for the decrease, with some herds having shrunk by more than 90 percent, the BBC reports.

Howard Epstein, an environmental scientist involved in the report, said warming has caused taller vegetation to overtake the lichen that caribou eat and has led to increased rainfall, creating icy layers over grazing areas. (EXPRESS)

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The word “password” and the numbers “123456” are yet again the most commonly used passwords, according to SplashData’s annual ranking of the worst passwords to use. But another password made the list for the first time: “donald.” The software company analyzed more than 5 million leaked passwords and, as usual, found that many people set easy-to-guess passwords that rely on strings of characters close together on the keyboard. (THE WASHINGTON POST)

Serial killer, 78, who says he murdered scores of people pleads guilty in 1994 strangulation of Texas woman

President Trump claimed Thursday that he “never directed” his longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen, to break the law.

Trump’s comments — in an interview with Fox News and in tweets — came a day after Cohen was sentenced to prison for crimes including arranging hush money payments to conceal Trump’s alleged affairs to help his White House bid. Prosecutors say the payments were made at Trump’s direction. (AP) KENTUCKY

Court nixes pension law that prompted protests The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a law that made changes to one of the country’s worst-funded public pension systems, a victory for teachers who closed schools across the state in protest earlier this year. The court ruled the bill that cut teacher benefits was unconstitutional. (AP) KINSHASA, CONGO

Fire ruins 80 percent of voting machines A fire in Congo’s capital destroyed nearly 80 percent of the city’s voting machines just 10 days before the presidential election, officials said Thursday. They said the blaze appeared to be criminal but vowed it would not disrupt the vote. Congo’s use of voting machines has raised concerns about possible manipulation in favor of President Joseph Kabila’s preferred successor. (AP) WEST VIRGINIA

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nation+world China holds another man over Huawei case as trade talks continue BEIJING China confirmed Thursday that it has detained two Canadian men, raising the stakes in a three-way dispute over a Chinese technology executive facing possible extradition from Canada to the United States.

Entrepreneur Michael Spavor and former diplomat Michael Kovrig were taken into custody Monday on suspicion of “engaging in activities that endanger the national security” of China, said foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang.

Lu said Canada was informed

but declined to say whether the men have been provided with lawyers. He said the cases are being handled separately by local bureaus of the national intelligence agency in Beijing, where Kovrig was picked up, and the northeastern city of Dandong, where Spavor lived.

The two cases ratchet up pressure on Canada, which is holding Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Ltd. She was arrested Dec. 1 at the request of the U.S., which wants her extradited to face bank fraud charges.

The U.S. accuses Huawei of using a Hong Kong shell company to deceive banks and do business with Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions.

AP

Second Canadian detained

Canadian entrepreneur Michael Spavor was detained Monday by Chinese officials.

Despite the escalating frictions resulting from the detentions, trade talks between Beijing and the Trump administration

remain ongoing. The two sides have taken pains this week to emphasize that their trade talks are entirely separate from the U.S. case against Meng and any retaliatory moves by Beijing.

China earlier warned of unspecified dire consequences if Meng wasn’t released.

Also Thursday, a Ministry of Commerce spokesman said Chinese and U.S. officials were in “close contact” over the trade dispute but gave no timeline for possible face-to-face talks.

Spokesman Gao Feng said the two sides had reached a “common understanding” on agricultural products, energy and automobiles, and that additional details would be announced later.

Apple to build major new hub in Austin, Texas

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High-speed train crash kills at least 9 in Turkey

SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT

Japan chose the kanji symbol meaning “disaster” to represent 2018, the BBC reported Wednesday. The Japanese public nominated this specific character after many natural disasters — including floods, typhoons, earthquakes and deadly heat waves — ravaged the country this year. So how do you pronounce the kanji for disaster? It sounds like the English word “sigh.” (EXPRESS)

BURHAN OZBILICI (AP)

Japan: 2018 was a ‘disaster’

ANKARA, TURKEY | A high-speed train hit a railway engine and struck a pedestrian overpass at a station in the Turkish capital, killing nine people and injuring dozens Thursday morning, officials said. At least two cars derailed, hitting the station’s overpass, which then collapsed onto the train. The Anadolu Agency said the train was carrying 206 passengers. It wasn’t immediately clear if a signaling problem caused the crash.

Top Russian diplomat says Moscow is willing to preserve key arms treaty with U.S.

TECHNOLOGY Apple plans to build a $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas, that will create at least 5,000 jobs ranging from engineers to callcenter agents.

The decision, announced Thursday, comes 11 months after Apple CEO Tim Cook, above, disclosed plans to open a major office outside California on the heels of a massive tax break passed by Congress last year.

The tax cut on overseas profits prompted the company to bring about $250 billion back to the U.S., freeing up money for more investments and higher dividends for Apple shareholders.

The company said it will also hire thousands more engineers in several other emerging tech hotbeds. Apple plans to open three new offices that will each employ at least 1,000 workers in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City, Calif. Apple also pledged to add hundreds of new jobs each in New York, Pittsburgh, Boston, Boulder, Colo., and Portland, Ore. Cities around the country offered financial incentives in an attempt to land Apple’s new campus, but Cook avoided a high-profile competition that would pit them against one another in the way Amazon did.

Apple currently employs about 6,200 workers in Austin, making it the company’s largest hub outside Silicon Valley even before the expansion.

MICHAEL LIEDTKE, MATT O’BRIEN AND WILL WEISSERT (AP)

Israel’s military launches West Bank manhunt after Palestinian gunman kills 2 Israeli soldiers

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Police: Market shooter killed Two-day manhunt ends in shootout after Strasbourg attack

Butina admits she worked as a Kremlin agent

CHRISTOPHE ENA (AP)

STRASBOURG, FRANCE The man authorities say killed three people near a Christmas market in Strasbourg died Thursday in a shootout with police at the end of a two-day manhunt, French officials said.

The Paris prosecutor’s office, which handles terror cases in France, formally identified the man killed in the eastern French city as 29-year-old Cherif Chekatt, a Strasbourg-born man with a long history of convictions for various crimes, including robberies. Chekatt had also been on a watch list of potential extremists.

The news came a couple of hours after Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said a man believed to be Chekatt had been gunned down in the city’s Neudorf neighborhood.

Castaner said the suspect opened fire on police Thursday night when officials tried to arrest him. “The moment they tried to arrest him, he turned around and opened fire. They replied,” Castaner said.

A local police official said the man who shot at police was armed with a pistol and a knife.

Strasbourg mayor Roland Ries said police acted on a tip from a woman. Local police officer Emmanuel Georg told BFM TV station that three police officers patrolling the neighborhood tried to intercept a suspect matching

A French police officer runs during an operation to find the market shooter in Strasbourg on Thursday.

Chekatt’s description as he was about to enter a building.

A witness to the shootout said he heard shots and rushed to the window to see what was happening. He closed the shutters when he spotted the cornered suspect across the street.

“I was very afraid for my children,” Cem Akcakaya said.

After it was over, he said, he saw the man motionless on his back on the pavement.

Chekatt is accused of killing three people and wounding 13 on Tuesday night. Castaner said earlier Thursday that three of the injured had been released from the hospital and three others were fighting for their lives.

More than 700 officers were

France mourns French President Emmanuel Macron attended a European Union summit Thursday in Brussels, where leaders held a minute of silence for the shooting victims. In Strasbourg, hundreds gathered Thursday in a 500-year-old cathedral to seek comfort. “Evil does not prevail,” Archbishop Luc Ravel said. (AP)

deployed to find Chekatt, government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux told CNews television.

French authorities said Chekatt had 27 criminal convictions, receiving the first at age 13.

The SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors extremist

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“Protecting religious liberty and preserving the rights of LGBTQ individuals are not mutually exclusive.”

SEN. ORRIN HATCH, R-Utah, using his farewell speech Thursday on the floor of the Senate to urge his fellow

Republicans to find common ground in advocating for those who prioritize each cause

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activity online, said the Islamic State group’s Amaq news agency was claiming the gunman as a “soldier” of the group, although ISIS claims of responsibility have often been considered opportunistic in the past.

So far, five people have been arrested and remained in custody in connection with the investigation, including Chekatt’s parents and two of his brothers.

The Paris prosecutor’s office said the fifth, who was arrested Thursday, was a member of Chekatt’s “entourage.”

France has raised its threat index and deployed 1,800 additional soldiers to help patrol streets and secure crowded events. SAMUEL PETREQUIN AND MSTYSLAV CHERNOV (AP)

NATIONAL SECURITY A Russian gun rights activist admitted Thursday that she was a secret agent for the Kremlin who tried to infiltrate conservative U.S. political groups as Donald Trump rose to power.

Maria Butina, 30, agreed to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge as part of a deal with federal prosecutors.

The Butina case has provided a vivid glimpse into Russia’s influence operations in the United States at a time when the U.S. intelligence community has determined that Russia was trying to help elect Trump by releasing emails stolen from Democrats and conducting a social media campaign in an attempt to sow political discord.

The case also lays bare how Russia tried to exploit one of the most sensitive social issues in the U.S. — gun control — to gain access to the political sphere.

Prosecutors say Butina and her Russian patron, Alexander Torshin, used their contacts in the National Rifle Association to pursue back channels to U.S. conservatives during the 2016 presidential campaign.

The case is separate from special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

Prosecutors say it is “very likely” that Butina, who has been jailed since her arrest in July, will be deported after her sentence is completed. MICHAEL BALSAMO (AP)

14-year-old takes his own life at Richmond, Ind., school after shootout with police

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Senate rebukes Saudis Blames prince in killing of journalist, a clear rejection of Trump’s defense of the ruler

J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE (AP)

Bomb threats across the U.S. called a hoax

Sen. Bernie Sanders co-sponsored the resolution to end U.S. participation in the Saudi-led war effort in Yemen.

measures to restrain a crown prince whom many lawmakers see as out of control.

“Today, for the first time, we are going to go forward . . . and tell the president of the United States, and any president … that the constitutional responsibility of making war rests in the United States Congress, not the White House,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who co-sponsored the Yemen resolution with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.

The votes came just hours after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis briefed House lawmakers behind closed doors — a meeting from which Republicans and Democrats emerged urging very different responses to Saudi Arabia and its crown prince.

“They have to be held responsible,” said Rep. Eliot Engel, DN.Y., the incoming chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, referring to Mohammed and Saudi King Salman.

But there remain Republicans in the House who defend

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WASHINGTON The Senate cast two historic votes Thursday to end U.S. participation in the Saudi-led war effort in Yemen and condemn the Saudi crown prince as responsible for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, delivering clear political rebukes of President Trump’s continued embrace of the kingdom.

The unanimous vote to hold Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman responsible for Khashoggi’s murder reflects the extent to which senators of both parties have grown tired of Trump’s continued defense of Mohammed’s denials. It also puts significant pressure on leaders in the House — where the president’s Saudi policy is a much more partisan issue — to allow members to cast a similar vote condemning the crown prince before the end of the year.

Regardless, the two Senate votes Thursday set the stage for broader strategic debates about Saudi policy when Congress regroups next year.

Just before the Senate voted to condemn Mohammed over Khashoggi’s murder, senators voted 56-to-41 to end U.S. participation in the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen by invoking the War Powers Resolution — the first time a chamber of Congress has ever done so.

More importantly, the 56-vote majority — a figure that includes seven Republicans — suggests that Saudi critics will still have a majority next year to challenge Trump on Saudi policy. Both Republicans and Democrats have said they plan to pursue sanctions against Saudi officials involved in Khashoggi’s murder, to stop the transfer of non-defensive weapons until Saudi forces withdraw from Yemen, and other

Peace talks in Yemen The Senate debate came as the United Nations secretary-general on Thursday announced that Yemen’s warring sides have agreed to a province-wide cease-fire and withdrawal of troops in Hodeida, a contested Red Sea port city. The agreement came during peace talks in Sweden. The brutal 4-year-old civil war pits the internationally recognized Yemeni government, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, against the Iran-backed rebels known as Houthis. (AP)

the crown prince — and those who think that even if he should be called out for his involvement in Khashoggi’s death, the

punishment should stop there.

“We recognize killing journalists is absolutely evil and despicable, but to completely realign our interests in the Middle East as a result of this, when for instance the Russians kill journalists . . .

Turkey imprisons journalists?”

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., said. “It’s not a sinless world out there.”

That stands in sharp contrast to the Senate, where several Republicans have been encouraging a broad response to Saudi Arabia over not just Khashoggi’s killing and the Yemen war, but the kingdom’s blockade in Qatar, its recent detainment of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, and human rights abuses.

Trump has refused to condemn Mohammed for the killing of Khashoggi, a Saudi national. A recent CIA assessment found Mohammed was probably responsible for the killing of Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributing columnist, in Istanbul on Oct. 2. KAROUN DEMIRJIAN (THE WASHINGTON POST)

An Indiana middle school received a tip about a shooter Thursday before a teen exchanged gunfire with police

NATIONAL SECURITY A wave of bomb threats emailed Thursday to hundreds of schools, businesses and government buildings across the U.S. triggered searches, evacuations and fear — but there were no signs of explosives.

Law enforcement agencies across the country dismissed the threats, saying they were meant to cause disruption and compel recipients to send money, and were not considered credible.

Some of the emails had the subject line: “Think Twice.” They were sent from a spoofed email address. The sender claimed to have had an associate plant a small bomb in the recipient’s building and that the only way to stop it from going off was by making an online payment of $20,000 in Bitcoin.

The threats were written in a style reminiscent of the Nigerian prince email scam. The Palm Beach County, Fla., sheriff’s office and the Boise, Idaho, police said they had no reason to believe that the threats were credible. District police said they responded to a dozen bomb threats, all made by email. They were not considered credible.

Across the country, some schools closed early and others were evacuated or placed on lockdown because of the hoax.

The bomb threats also prompted evacuations at city hall in Aurora, Ill., the offices of the News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C., a suburban Atlanta courthouse and businesses in Detroit. (AP)

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QB Josh Johnson of the Redskins will make his first start since 2011 with Tampa Bay.

THREE POINTERS

JOHN McDONNELL (THE WASHINGTON POST)

Redskins’ wild hopes

REDSKINS AT JAGUARS | 1 P.M. SUNDAY, CBS

Called from the couch

Quarterback Josh Johnson was chilling at home when the Redskins summoned him REDSKINS The best thing about the Redskins’ latest quarterback, Josh Johnson, is how unfazed he is about the chance to start a game for the first time since 2011.

“This is like going to Disneyland every day for me, for real, because just a week ago, I was at home in the hood, chilling with the kids, chilling with my family and thinking on the couch that I might never play in the NFL again,” said Johnson, who was home in Oakland before he was signed last week as a backup to then-starter Mark Sanchez.

“But a week later, look at me now, I’m here starting with a great opportunity to get us a victory this Sunday against Jacksonville.”

There should be little about the current team, losers of four in a row with a makeshift offensive line and a fourth starting quarterback in five games, that says it can make a playoff run. And yet the Redskins are just a half game out of the NFC’s last wild card spot. If they are to make the postseason, it appears Johnson, 32, will have to lead them.

He seemed fine with this pressure, leaning casually on a lectern this week as he talked about the NFL teams he has played for — 11, including two stints each with the Niners and Bengals — and how the time he has spent with different coaches and systems has prepared him for almost anything.

He said that early in his career,

Hope for Reed, McCoy Coach Jay Gruden said Thursday he is holding out hope that QB Colt McCoy and tight end Jordan Reed can return this season. Reed has the more likely chance to get back after suffering a toe and foot injury last week. McCoy, who broke a fibula Dec. 3, is a long shot but might have a chance if the Redskins reach the postseason. (TWP)

Jon Gruden, now the coach of the Raiders, advised him to keep a journal of all the things coaches had taught him, documenting all the changes in the game since Tampa Bay drafted him in the fifth round in 2008 out of the University of San Diego.

“It’s a more wide-open game,” he said. “It’s a lot more catered to spread offenses. When I came up, I never even got into shotgun until third down in college. …

“I had to learn how to throw out of a shotgun once I got in the league.”

In Sunday’s loss to the Giants, Johnson took over for a struggling Sanchez in the third quarter and threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another 45 yards.

He said he is trying to be as resourceful as he can by quickly learning his new role. That includes, he said, “with another human being or with my old film, or even with a video game.

“Every little thing helps.”

The Redskins (6-7) are currently the NFC’s ninth seed. Could they beat the Jaguars, Titans and Eagles to go 9-7 and get the sixth seed for a wild card? Here is who they would need to leapfrog. (EXPRESS)

3 No. 8 Eagles (6-7) They likely will be without Carson Wentz against the Rams in L.A. on Sunday night, and will finish the regular season against the Redskins at FedEx Field.

2 No. 7 Panthers (6-7) Their schedule certainly isn’t favorable: They play the 11-2 Saints twice: on Monday night in Charlotte, and in the final week Dec. 30 in New Orleans.

1 No. 6 Vikings (6-6-1) Kirk Cousins, below, and Co. have lost three of their past four games, host the revitalized Dolphins on Sunday and finish the regular season at home against the Bears.

LES CARPENTER (THE WASHINGTON POST)

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Durkin gets temporary job with Saban

Fired Maryland football coach DJ Durkin has turned up in Alabama, working temporarily on Nick Saban’s staff. Al.com reported Thursday that Durkin — who has the same agent as Saban — was hired as a consultant to help prepare the No. 1 Crimson Tide for its national semifinal against Oklahoma. One of Durkin’s new colleagues is offensive coordinator Mike Locksley, who has been hired to succeed Durkin with the Terrapins. (EXPRESS) Wizards, on 3-game skid, visit Nets on Friday at 7:30 p.m. (NBCSWA+)

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NFL Week 15 preview

This isn’t your typical Pats-Steelers matchup

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Titans RB Derrick Henry At Giants, 1 p.m. Sunday

He was having a solid but unremarkable season until running wild last week against the Jaguars, rushing for 238 yards on 17 carries with four touchdowns. The Giants are 22nd in the NFL in run defense, so watch out.

Longtime powerhouses lead their divisions, but it may not feel like it

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Quarterbacks Tom Brady, left, and Ben Roethlisberger will face off Sunday at Heinz Field with both teams coming off surprising defeats.

three games.

The math may be easy, but the task itself is considerably harder considering the Patriots have won the past five games against Pittsburgh.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is well aware his club’s margin for error has vanished, but he said the team hasn’t lost confidence.

“We need to face adversity in the face and just kind of (get) ready for maybe one of the biggest challenges we had all year,” he said.

New England’s playoff position isn’t nearly as perilous, even after allowing the Dolphins to turn a double-lateral on the final snap into a stunning 69-yard

touchdown, a play that ended with tight end Rob Gronkowski working at deep safety and futilely diving at Kenyan Drake as the Miami running back crossed the goal line.

The Patriots can win a staggering 10th consecutive AFC East title with a victory and a loss by the Dolphins in Minnesota. Not that they’re particularly concerned about what happens in other stadiums. Going against a team desperate to get things right is a big enough task.

New England’s Tom Brady, who is 11-2 against Pittsburgh in his career, needs 141 yards to become the fourth quarterback in NFL history to throw for 70,000 yards. WILL GRAVES (AP)

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The Pack’s chance to upset its bitter rival might depend on protecting Rodgers, who has been sacked 39 times, tied for fifth in the NFL. Chicago, led by Khalil Mack’s 10 sacks, is tied for fourth in the league with 40 sacks.

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NFL No pregame talk by Mike Tomlin of a potential playoff rematch.

No real implications for homefield advantage in the AFC. Not much hype, either, at least not the kind that typically accompanies a meeting between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Not with both teams coming off the kind of numbing road losses that can linger for weeks if not handled properly.

Yes, the Patriots (9-4) and Steelers (7-5-1) still lead their divisions, even if it doesn’t necessarily feel like it.

Not after New England found itself on the wrong end of the “Miami Miracle” last week while Pittsburgh slipped to a third straight defeat in Oakland.

“It’s not ideal, but we are in (first),” Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward said. “We haven’t won the games we’re supposed to and that’s on us. … But there’s still a lot on the line.”

Particularly for Pittsburgh.

The Steelers lead Baltimore by just a half-game in the AFC North. Pittsburgh will reach the playoffs for a fifth consecutive season by winning its final

Eagles QB Carson Wentz has a fractured vertebra that won’t require surgery but will sideline him indefinitely, ESPN reported Thursday.

The Eagles, who play at the Rams on Sunday night, have said only that Wentz has had back discomfort. If he can’t play, Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles, who hasn’t taken a snap since Week 2, would start. (EXPRESS)

Goodell: NFL won’t “bribe” sources to provide surveillance video in domestic violence cases

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The Steelers, who have lost three in a row, are 29th in the NFL in rushing. They badly need back Conner (ankle), who is questionable.

Rookie Jaylen Samuels and Co. ran for only 40 yards last week in a loss at Oakland.

PLAYING THROUGH PAIN

Panthers QB Cam Newton Vs. Saints, 8:15 p.m. Monday, ESPN

Despite having to manage a sore shoulder much of the season, Newton is having his best year since 2015. His completion percentage of 68.8 is well above his career average (59.7) and he has 24 TD passes versus 12 picks.

STAT OF THE WEEK

5-1

The Cowboys’ record since they acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper from the Raiders for a first-round draft pick in 2019. He has 40 receptions for 642 yards and six touchdowns with Dallas. Dak Prescott had an 87.4 passer rating in seven games without Cooper, but it’s 105.7 with him. (AP/EXPRESS)

Vegas-bound Raiders’ options for 2019 home include San Diego and 49ers’ stadium

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Nats eager to acquire fresh arm

Wade Miley, left, has been inconsistent since his 21012 All-Star season and may prove a bargain. Nats GM MIke Rizzo drafted Marcus Stroman, right.

him a third year. So the Nationals had to look elsewhere.

A few top-line free agents remain, but the Nationals traded Roark, 32, to save money. The

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Encarnacion, Santana traded in three-team swap

Negro Leagues to honor stars with bobbleheads

The Seattle Mariners have acquired slugger Edwin Encarnacion from Cleveland, sending versatile Carlos Santana back to the Indians as part of a three-team trade announced Thursday that also includes the Tampa Bay Rays. The Indians will receive first baseman Jake Bauers from the Rays, while Tampa Bay will get third baseman Yandy Diaz from Cleveland. Encarnacion hit 32 home runs for the Indians last season. (AP)

Organizers of an effort to commemorate the Negro League’s centennial have created bobbleheads of 30 league stars that will be produced if the associated Kickstarter campaign raises enough money. The goal is to raise $10,000 by Jan. 7. Those who give $20 or more will get first choice and better pricing. The series is licensed by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. (AP)

Raptors center Valanciunas has thumb surgery, out 4 weeks

goal of that move was to spend less and potentially get younger.

Lower-profile (and cheaper) free agents remain, and a person familiar with the Nationals’

CHELSEA JANES (THE WASHINGTON POST)

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The number of Capitals forwards playing ahead of Andre Burakovsky, who could see his second straight healthy scratch tonight at Carolina, especially if right wing Tom Wilson (concussion) returns to the lineup. Burakovsky, who makes $3.25 million per year, is set to become a restricted free agent at season’s end. (TWP)

Nets give PG Spencer Dinwiddie a 3-year, $34M extension

Knicks give undrafted guard Allonzo Trier a 2-year deal

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MEN’S BASKETBALL With final exams beginning at Maryland, the Terrapins (9-2) had two days without practice to start a 10-day stretch between games, giving the team time to regroup, establish depth and prepare for two months of Big Ten play.

“We’re a work in progress,” coach Mark Turgeon said.

This young team has primarily relied on six players through its first 11 games, a level of depth that could become unsustainable in conference matchups.

In three games this season, four Terps played at least 30 minutes and two others played at least 20, meaning Maryland’s production is heavily lopsided toward its top six.

Lately though, the playing time of freshmen Serrel Smith Jr. and Ricky Lindo Jr., above, has increased. Both played at least 15 minutes in each of the past two games. Those contributions came when Maryland lacked its usual options. Against Loyola Chicago, forwards Bruno Fernando and Jalen Smith ran into early foul trouble, so Lindo played 24 minutes. Sophomore guard Darryl Morsell was limited in that game with an ankle injury and then missed the next one, leaving more room for Smith.

“It’s a blessing in disguise,” Turgeon said. “I think each game guys get a little bit more confident.”

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plans say they have considered Wade Miley, a left-hander, as a low-cost bounce-back candidate. Miley is 32, and has been inconsistent since compiling an All-Star season in 2012. But he pitched to a 2.57 ERA in 16 starts with the Brewers last year, and owned a 1.23 ERA in four playoff outings.

The trade market also contains some intriguing possibilities. Reports suggest that the Blue Jays are open to trading some of their starters, including right-hander Marcus Stroman, whom Rizzo drafted in 2009, and Aaron Sanchez, a 26-year-old with elite stuff and a history of ups and downs.

And the Indians are supposedly open to deals for Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer. If the Nationals want to make a big splash, they can. But people familiar with their plans suggest a deal like that is not in their plans.

Rizzo also acknowledged that the Nationals had monitored the market for Japanese lefty Yusei Kikuchi, but they have not traditionally taken risks on Japanese players.

The Nationals desperately need more proven starters.

Maybe not now. But after trading Roark, they have work to do.

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The Nationals traded starting pitcher Tanner Roark, left, to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday and got reliever Tanner Rainey, right, in return.

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NATIONALS If the Nationals had a motto, at least in the Mike Rizzo era, it would have been some version of “you can never have enough starting pitching.” Their history underscores this.

But Wednesday, they traded away the man who has thrown the 10th-most innings of any pitcher in baseball over the past three seasons. Tanner Roark wasn’t perfect, but he was reliable.

So now, the Nationals must pivot. When rumors of Roark’s availability emerged this week, Rizzo said the Nats would not move him without acquiring another starter.

As of the time they traded Roark to Cincinnati for reliever Tanner Rainey, they had not acquired a replacement. But the consensus is that they will. Starters are moving fast, and a handful found new teams Wednesday.

The Nationals seem unlikely to wait long.

They tried to sign left-hander Lance Lynn on Wednesday, according to people familiar with their plans who said the Nationals were unwilling to give Lynn three years. The Rangers gave

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4000 Massachusetts 4000 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20016 202-509-0956 *With 13 Month Lease

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The Woodner 3636 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20010 202-969-8436 Studios Starting at $1,199 1 Bedrooms from $1,499

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Carmel Plaza Apartments 200 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 202-838-3269 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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The Woodward Building 733 15th St. NW Washington, DC 20005 202-567-6107 Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts

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Highland Park At Columbia Heights 1400 Irving St. NW Washington, DC 20010 202-969-2560 Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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Roof deck with DC views, grills & grass Gourmet kitchens, 9-10' ceilings Party room, bocce court and billiards Underground parking and bike storage Near universities: Catholic, Trinity, and Howard

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Mount Vernon Plaza 930 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 202-313-7031 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments/Townhomes

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24 Hour front desk/concierge Fitness center Business center with high speed internet Washer/dryer in every apartment Beautiful lobby & clubroom Call About Our Special 1 BR Pricing!

River Hill Apartments 2942 2nd St. SE, Washington, DC 20032 202-795-8933 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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W/W carpet/ Individually controlled heat & air Dishwasher/ Garbage disposal/ Frost-free refrigerator Laundry room in every building Free off street parking & steps from the bus stop

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The Gardens 118 Galveston St. SW, Washington, DC 20032 202-741-4642 Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments

FREE parking Garden-style living Only minutes to Nats Park, MGM Casino & National Harbor *Limited availability; see leasing consultant for details H H H

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Eagle's Crossing 116 Irvington St. Suite B, SW Washington, DC 20032 202-715-6543 Studio, 1, 2 & 3 BRs | Starting at $845

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Minutes away from I-295, downtown & Metro Cable ready, central AC/heat & dishwasher Controlled access/gated Public transportation and free off-street parking Pay rent online

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Modern on M 465 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 202-715-1171 Studio, 1 & 2 Bedrooms with lofts available in select Apartment homes

Rooftop terrace w/ wet bar, outdoor grills & lounge area H 24-hr club quality fitness studio ft. fitness on demand H Controlled access garage parking H Full size washer and dryer H Dog Park H

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The Vista 4660 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SW Washington, DC 20032 202-795-8918 Ask About Our 1 BRs

Gated/high-rise community/ 1 & 2 BRs Pet-friendly Minutes to downtown DC Minutes to Nationals Park and National Harbor *Call for details H H H H

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Friendship Crossing 57 Galveston Street, SW Washington, DC 20032 202-741-4648 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Starting from $999

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The Brody 4901 Montgomery Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 301-289-9579 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments

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Steps from the Bethesda Row & Farmers Market Rooftop Terrace w/Wrap Around Views Ample Resident Parking Top of the Line Fitness Center Covered Outdoor Cocktail Lounge A Place to Call Home

Gateway Gardens 4203 58th Ave. Bladensburg, MD 20710 301-841-1028 Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available

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Courts at Walker Mill 6936 Walker Mill Rd., Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-841-1007 1, 2, 3 & 4 BR Apartments On Select Units*

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Minutes from Addison Metro, the Beltway & DC! New laundry facility Sparkling olympic-size swimming pool Two playgrounds Close to John Bayne Elementary School

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Oakcrest Towers 2100 Brooks Dr., Forestville, MD 20747 301-795-6854 Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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Magnificant views Brand new high-end kitchen and baths Large balconies and patios Cats allowed Resort-style pool

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Avenue Apartments

6311 Pennsylvania Ave. Forestville, MD 20747 *Refunded Application Fee & Waived $75 Amenity Fee at Move In. 301-637-2559 H Gourmet Kithens & Dishwashers, Metro Access 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments H Fitness Center, Business Center & Swimming Pool *Must sign lease by 12/31 H Private Patio or Balcony, Controlled Access, Pet Friendly

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Remington Place 2602 Brinkley Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744 301-358-1476 Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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Updated kitchens and bathrooms All utilities included New fitness center Swimming pool with deck Minutes to I-495, I-295 and Rte. 210

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Glen Rock Landing 2428 Corning Ave. Fort Washington, MD 20744 301-637-3584 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments

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Cider Mill 18205 Lost Knife Cir. Gaithersburg, MD 20886 301-867-6887 1, 2 & 3 BR Apartments

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$99 Deposit with Approved Credit. Limited time offer Se Habla Espanol Newly renovated eat-in kitchens Bus stops at the community Soccer field and playground New fitness center $500 off your 1st Months rent if moved in by 12/15!

Franklin Park at Greenbelt Station 6220 Springhill Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20770 240-696-4709 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Apartments

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Fed, State, & PG County Government discounts Proud sponsors of the Military RPP Designer kitchens w/granite countertops & cabinets Stainless steel appliances Ceramic and wood flooring Two Bedroom Apartments From $1,050

Summer Ridge 1829 Belle Haven Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20785 301-841-1036 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

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Spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Resort-style swimming pool with sundeck Fully-equipped kitchens with dishwasher Ample on-site resident and guest parking Easy access to public transportation Receive 1 Month Free Rent* with a 14-Month Lease

Landmark Apartments

5603 Cypress Creek Dr. Hyattsville, MD 20782 *Refunded Application Fee & Waived $75 Amenity Fee at Move In 301-278-9843 H Gourmet Kitchens & Dishwashers, Metro Access 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments H Washer/Dryer In Every Unit, Pet Friendly, Clubhouse *Must sign lease by 12/31 H Fitness Center, Business Center, Wifi Lounge & Pool Open House 12/21 - 12/22! Call for Specials!

Villages at Morgan Metro 8251 Ridgefield Blvd., Landover, MD 20785 301-296-5833 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Apartments/Townhomes

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Upgraded apartment homes 0.5 miles to the Morgan Blvd. Metro stop Washer and dryers in apartment Private balconies & patios Pet friendly

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Immediate Move Ins Available!!

Woodland Landing 10023 Greenbelt Rd., Landham, MD 20706 301-289-9570 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Open Seven Days!

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Teacher & Student discounts available ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED! Community pond w/boardwalk & swimming pool Small pets welcome Convenient to NASA and Ft. Meade

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Bowling Brook Apartments at Savage Mill 9000 Stebbing Way, Laurel, MD 20723 240-392-4861 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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Government & military discounts Modern kitchens Patios/balconies State-of-the-art fitness center Tennis court

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Ashley Apartments 3472 Andrew Ct., Laurel, MD 20724 301-358-2454 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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All utilities included Brand new kitchens & baths Fitness center Playground & picnic area Wall-to-wall carpet & hardwood floors in select homes

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Hilltop Apartments 5345 85th Ave. New Carrollton, MD 20784 301-637-3077 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments *Must sign lease by 12/31

*Refunded Application Fee & Waived $75 Amenity Fee at Move In H Gourment Kitchens & Dishwashers, Metro Access H Washers/Dryers In Every Unit, Private Patio or Balcony H Fitness Center, Buiness Center & Swimming Pool

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Southview 1309 Southview Dr., Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-841-0936 Studio, 1, 2 & 3 BRs *Please Call Leasing Center for More Details

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All Credit Considered Spacious, affordable & conveniently located Community Center, Basketball Court & Pool Military Set-Aside Program Same day pre-approval

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Palladian Apartments 38 Maryland Ave. #313, Rockville, MD 20850 301-296-5835 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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Concierge Service Clubroom 24-hour fitness center Underground parking garage Street level retail Newly Renovated Apartments

Alexander House 8560 Second Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-841-0997 Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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One block to Silver Spring Metro & Downtown Washer/Dryer included New kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel appl.

Luxurious bathrooms with brushed nickel fixtures Spectacular city views

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Crystal Springs 14301 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-358-0979 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments

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The Blairs 1401 Blair Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-637-3080 Studio, 1, 2 & 3 BRs Starting $1,375

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Gas & Water included Reserved parking, storage & bike storage Short walk to Silver Spring Metro Conveniently located near Giant, CVS, Suntrust, Peet's Coffee & dining Call About Our Specials!!!

Waterford Towers 14000 Castle Blvd. Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-637-3205 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Largest Apartments in the Area!

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New Luxury Apts. - Downtown Silver Spring

The Pearl 180 High Park Ln., Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-965-9497 Jr. Flats and 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments

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Fitness center with programs & cardio machines Swimming pool & rooftop lounge On-site farm to table produce Pet play area & pet washing station Smoke- free

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Residences at Silver Hill 3501 Terrace Dr., Suite B Suitland, MD 20746 301-761-4464 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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Newly renovated apartment homes 5 minute walk to Suitland Metro New dog park, BBQ grills, and lounge Planned social events Full-size washer/dryer in units

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Andrews Ridge 5635 Regency Park Ct. Suitland, MD 20746 301-850-6888 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Apartments

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Renovated and classic apartments available Spacious bedrooms Free Gas Heat and Cooking!

New fitness center Walking distance to Suitland Metro $500 Off Your First Month*

South Pointe 2603 Southern Ave. Temple Hills, MD 20748 301-841-0940 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments *Restrictions apply

WALK TO TWO METRO STATIONS- Southern Ave Metro Station & Naylor Road Metro Station H Gas, Electricity, and Trash are included!

H Modern Kitchen Appliances H 5 min. from the Shops at Park Village with Giant Food H Pet Friendly H

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Oaks of Woodlawn 8799 Old Colony Way, Alexandria, VA 22309 571-888-3272 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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MOST UTILITIES PAID Ask about our military specials On Fort Belvoir bus line Beautiful renovated apartments Full-size W/D and AC/heat units

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Brookville Townhomes 5402 Taney Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 703-334-0668 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes

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Central air & heat Renovated kitchens and baths Washer & dryer in every home Dishwasher and garbage disposal Hardwood/wall-to-wall carpet

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Glebe House 25 W Glebe Rd., Alexandria, VA 22305 703-910-3258 Studio apartments available Starting at $1,099

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FREE cable & HBO FREE 90-day membership to YMCA FREE Wifi in the business center Minutes to DC, 395, Pentagon and Old Town Furnished and unfurnished studios

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Barcroft Apartments 1130 S George Mason Dr., Arlington, VA 22204 703-334-9335 Studio, 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Apartments

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Walk to shopping and schools Laundry facilities on-site Easy access to DC, Pentagon & Metro On Metrobus Route Cats Welcome

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Myerton Apartments 108 South Court House Rd., Arlington, VA 22204 571-888-3326 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments

Private courtyard with sparkling outdoor pool Two-level fitness center Chef-caliber kitchens featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & designer cabinetry H Smoke-free community H H H

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Ballston Place 901 N. Pollard Street Arlington, VA 22033 703-270-6576 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments

*Must move in by 12/31 & with approved credit H 24-Hour Fitness Center H 24-Hour Concierge & Package Acceptance H Pool, Business Center H Library/Conference Room

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Resort Style Living

Lakeside Apartments 6221 Summer Pond Dr. Centreville, VA 20121 703-269-4144 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

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Dog park & dog spa Fire pit & outdoor kitchen Fitness Center & playgrounds Situated on 45 acres Scenic lake views & oversized windows

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Dale Forest Apartments 14321 Wrangler Ln. #1, Dale City, VA 22193 703-334-9342 Studio, 1 & 2 Bedrooms

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Free gas cooking, heating, and hot water Playgrounds Olympic sized swimming pool Washer/dryer in select apartments 3, 6 month and 1 year leases

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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, December 15th!

Fairfield Crossing Apartments 7703 Lee Highway Falls Church, VA 22042 703-991-0083 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available Call for specials

*Ask how you can get December or February Rent Free!

H Newly Renovated Apartments & Pet Friendly H Washer/Dryer in each apartment H Fitness Center, Playground & Pool H Great Location

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Maplewood Park 8178 Peakwood Ct. Manassas, VA 20111 571-888-3275 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

No Application Fee, $99 Security Deposit* Renovated Apartments | Most Utilities Included Pets up to 50 lbs** Military & Teacher Discounts * With approved credit **No breed restriction & no pet rent H H H H

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Walk to Tysons Metro!!

Commons of McLean 1653 Anderson Rd. McLean, VA 22102 703-852-1554 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apartments

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24 hour on-site Starbucks & Safeway Washer/dryer in most units Business center, grills, volleyball and basketball Newly renovated units Metro bus stops on community

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Muirfield Woods 21940 Muirfield Circle, Sterling, VA 20164 571-888-3278 1 & 2 BR Apartments Ask About Our Discounts!

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Refer your neighbor and get half off rent!

Minutes from IAD, Tysons Corner, and Fair Oaks Fitness center, new playground, and tennis courts Energy efficient Newly renovated apartments

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Linden Park Apartments 3600 Jurgensen Dr. Triangle, VA 22172 703-291-4564 1, 2 & 3 BR Apartments

Spacious, convenient & affordable apartment community H Located just minutes away from shopping, dining, schools, and beautiful parks H Individually controlled heat & AC H

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The Melrose 18194 Purvis Dr. Triangle, VA 22172 703-496-9976 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Starting from $880

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Near Rte. 1, I-95, Quantico, VRE and Ft. Belvoir Upgraded kitchens & walk-in closet Short walk to the bus stop Pet-friendly Military Welcome

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Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station 8130 Prescott Drive Vienna, VA 22180 703-496-9958 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes Great Location--directly opposite the Dunn Loring Metro H Pet Friendly H Brand New Fitness Facility H Newly remodeled laundry facilities in each building H H

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Dupont Circle—$3200, 2 bedrm, 2 ba, 1 Fl, 1827 Florida Ave, NW #204, 202-285-4238, DW, Hw Flrs, WD NE-1015 16th St NE. 2BR, immed occup, mins H St NE, w-w crpt, ceiling fans, upgraded kit, modern appls. Sec 8 vouchers accepted. 202-409-5923 NE-Nice 1BR,1BA. Nr bus&metro line. Immedi ate occupancy. $1000+G&E. Sec 8 inq. Vouch.

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Mount Vernon PLAZA 202.715.6268

24-hour front desk/concierge Fitness & community center Business center w/high-speed internet Washer/dryer in every apartment Beautiful lobby & clubroom

SE DC - Danbury St SE. 1BR apt. $950/month.

Metro bus at corner. Credit check required.

First month rent free. Call 202-563-1791

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1 and 2 Bedrooms from $1049 • FREE Gas, Heat & Cooking • Great Floor Plans • Minutes from Benning Rd & Minnesota Ave Metro Stations • Beautiful Hardwood Floors Ask about our in Select Units Availability! • Ceiling Fans & Mini Blinds • Near Fort Dupont Ice Arena & Washington National Youth Baseball Academy Professionally Managed By CIH Properties, Inc. *See Leasing Consultant for Details

The Woodner Studios from $1,249

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One month free on 1 bedrooms and 1/2 month free on studios • Free utilities & renovated kitchens available • Small pet friendly • Grocery store and dry cleaner on-site

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116 Irvington St. Suite B, SW Washington, DC 20032

202.719.2336 Min. away from I-295, downtown & Metro Cable ready, central AC/heat & dishwasher Controlled access/gated Public transportation & off-street parking Pay rent online

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4421 Third Street SE, Washington, DC 20032 • Near Southern Ave. Metro • Free Gas! • Near Schools, Eastover • Renovated Kitchens Shopping Center, Capital and Bathrooms Beltway Downtown • Beautiful Hardwood • 24 Hour Emergency Floors, Ceiling Fan & Maintenance Mini Blinds • Metro Bus Stop On-Site • Income Restrictions Apply

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BETHESDA - 1BR. 5225 Pooks Hill Rd. Located in Promenade Towers.

Available January 1st. $1395/mo., includes all utilities, & assigned indoor parking.

Please Call 301-530-5829 or email Devany4@verizon.net

Minutes to I-495 & Glenmont Metro

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LIMITED TIME ONLY Efficiencies One Bedrooms start at $969 start at $1,169 Two Bedrooms start at $1,399

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Glen Rock Landing 2428 Corning Ave., Fort Washington, MD 20744

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1 BR starts at $1082 renovated $1182

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301.830.8680

Spacious Apt. Home Beautiful Renovated Apartments Most Utilities Paid Full-Size W/D, AC/Heat Units Closet Space, Gym

Washers & Dryers Brand New Kitchen Appliances Walking Distance to Shopping, Dining & Entertainment Perfect Location So Much More!!!

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301.841.1021

LARGO - 2BR, 2BA. All utilities included. $1700/month Call 301-343-5171

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Alfonso Cuaron’s semi-autobiographical “Roma” portrays the bonds between a nanny and her charges.

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‘Mortal Engines’

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PG-13, 128 min.

KRISTEN PAGE-KIRBY | THE REELIST

Bound for love?

‘Roma’ has a foot in Oscar’s door I’m so glad “Roma” hits Netflix on Friday, because it gives me another chance to talk about “Mudbound.”

The tens of readers of this column know exactly how I feel about “Mudbound,” the Netflix film that was briefly released in theaters last year to make sure it qualified for the Oscars. “Mudbound,” about two families — one white, one black — living in post-WWII Mississippi, is one of the great modern American films. Its theme goes to the core of race relations in America. The cinematography is breathtaking, the performances are stunning and Dee Rees’ direction is both sensitive and brutal. But the film got absolutely screwed at the Oscars,

receiving only four nominations (and best picture wasn’t one of them). “Mudbound” should have taken the Oscars by storm, yet it got nothing but crickets from the Academy.

“Roma” is in a similar situation. A few weeks in a few theaters (including some local ones), and then national distribution to a TV, iPad or phone near you. And, just like “Mudbound,” it’s an extraordinary film. Set in 1970s Mexico, it’s the story of Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio, in an astounding debut performance), a maid/ nanny who works for a wealthy family entitled enough that the kids just drop their coats on the floor when they come home. In terms of its awards trajectory, it’s hanging steady with “Mudbound,” with three Golden Globe nominations

(“Mudbound” received two).

It is already at or near the top of a number of end-of-year lists, which is exactly where it belongs (“Mudbound” was also critically recognized). But what about the Oscars? Will the Netflix curse continue?

“Roma” has its share of strikes against it. It’s a foreign language film, something the Academy hasn’t nominated for best picture since 2012. It’s in black and white. None of the actors are big names in the United States. But it does have one not-so-secret weapon, and his name is Alfonso Cuaron.

The writer-director is a known quantity to the Academy — he’s won two Oscars and been nominated for four more. He’s not only helmed critically acclaimed movies like “Gravity” and “Children of

‘Roma’ (R, 135 min.)

DIRECTOR: Alfonso Cuaron STARS: Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Fernando Grediaga IN A NUTSHELL: Mexican society in the 1970s is reflected in this sweeping story of a housekeeper and the family she works for.

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Men” but hugely popular ones, including “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Dee Rees has directed … not much.

I don’t think it’s a race or gender thing (though I believe that if Rees were a man, her 2011 film “Pariah” would have landed her on everyone’s list of up-and-coming directors).

In the end, the Academy is not adventurous. Recognizing “Mudbound” for the artistic achievement that it is would have required two big steps: lauding a film that was delivered in an unconventional manner, and lauding a film from a largely unknown director. With “Roma,” the Academy only has to take one risky step, and Cuaron will handle the rest.

I want “Roma” to get Oscar recognition, and I expect it will. When it does, though, I won’t be able to help but be a little bitter. It’ll somewhat prove what makes me the most cynical about the Oscars — it’s often not the quality of the movie that matters. Sometimes, it’s all in a name.

By the way, “Mudbound” is still streaming on Netflix.

For more movie musings, follow Kristen on Twitter: @kpagekirby

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Adapted from Philip Reeve’s 2001 book by “Lord of the Rings” writers Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, “Mortal Engines” is set in a world in which gigantic, mobile “predator cities” on caterpillar treads roam Europe. The bloated film, from first-time director Christian Rivers, may have a clever premise, but it is, like its hodgepodge aesthetic, wholly derivative.

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Playing an abrasive, troubled and substance-abusing arena-pop performer, Natalie Portman arrives in “Vox Lux” 45 minutes after the opening credits. But she gets upstaged by Raffey Cassidy, who plays her character’s 14-year-old self, in the film’s more mesmerizing prologue.

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Biracial teen Miles Morales isn’t the only boundary-pushing web-slinger in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”

‘Spider-Man’ swings into a new dimension ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ ‘Spider-Man: Into the is a welcome departure Spider-Verse’ (PG, 116 min.)

DIRECTORS: Bob Persichetti, Peter from franchise formula Ramsey, Rodney Rothman FILM REVIEW Miles Morales has made the most of his Hollywood moment.

“Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse,” the multidimensional mind trip from Sony Pictures Animation, feels less like the seventh Spider-Man-centric movie to hit the big screen and more like a one-of-a-kind, wallcrawling experience. It deserves top ranking among Spider-Man’s greatest cinematic achievements, live-action or otherwise.

“Spider-Verse” combines two of the most recent and popular storylines from the comics: one, the idea that there are multiple dimensions featuring all different types of Spider-Mans; and two, the debut of the half Puerto Rican, half African-American web-slinger Miles Morales. The movie also includes classic foes, many with a new twist — including the Kingpin, who is the literal big bad in this film.

Miles (voiced by Shameik

STARS: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld IN A NUTSHELL: Miles Morales takes on the Spider-Man mantle while crossing paths with web-slingers from various other dimensions.

Moore) is the star of the movie, but many other spider-people make an appearance because of a dimensional breach. They include an older, unshaven and slightly out of shape Peter Parker (Jake Johnson); one of Marvel Comics’ coolest new characters, Spider-Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld); Spider-Man Noir (who should be called Spider-Batman and is voiced by Nicolas Cage); and the might-as-well-be Porky Pig in a Spider-Man suit, Spider-Ham (John Mulaney).

We also get quick but heartfelt glimpses of Miles’ life without a mask. It’s touching to see Miles roll his eyes at his

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African-American father, Jefferson (Brian Tyree Henry), who isn’t afraid to get on a bullhorn and profess the love he has for his baby boy. Miles also tries to dodge besos from his Puerto Rican mother, Rio (Luna Lauren Velez), who lectures him in English and Spanish. We see Miles’ personal life parallel Peter’s when he comes into his powers at the same time he discovers his uncle Aaron (Mahershala Ali) is a supervillain working for the Kingpin (Liev Schreiber). You can’t be Spider-Man without uncle drama, after all.

And Brooklyn is definitely in the house in this movie, while Miles’ biracial existence plays a big part in its authenticity.

It’s a film that feels bold, fresh and bravely experimental. The most compelling thing about this movie is the loud message that anyone, no matter who you are or where you come from, can be Spider-Man. Can be a hero. Can be an inspiration.

“Spider-Verse” will make you a believer. It’s well worth taking a swing on. DAVID BETANCOURT (THE WASHINGTON POST)

Janet Jackson joined her brother Michael and the Jackson 5 as a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, earning induction Thursday along with the likes of Stevie Nicks and the top fan vote-getter, Def Leppard. Radiohead, The Cure, Roxy Music and The Zombies will also be ushered in next spring at the 34th induction ceremony, which will be held March 29 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Jackson’s induction comes on her third time as a nominee, with the honor seen by many as overdue given her prowess as a hitmaker with “All for You,” “That’s the Way Love Goes,” “Nasty” and “Together Again.” Nicks, meanwhile, earned her second induction into the rock hall, since she’s already there as a member of Fleetwood Mac. (AP)

‘Mary Queen of Scots’ rules with a steady hand FILM REVIEW Did you find “The Favourite” just too weird, too raunchy, too … too? Perhaps “Mary Queen of Scots” will be more your cup.

The story of the titular monarch — who returned to her native Scotland in 1561 to take her place on the throne — is filled with palace intrigue and a proto-feminist frenemy-ship.

But even as it indulges its share of “Favourite”-level revisionism, this engaging drama plays it relatively straight.

The film tells the story of Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie), who, when Mary (Saoirse Ronan) makes her claim in Scotland, must navigate the development both as a carefully tended alliance and a serious danger to her own all-powerful standing as the rightful English sovereign.

Directed by Josie Rourke from a script by Beau Willimon, “Mary Queen of Scots” often feels more dutiful than imaginative. The most spirited heart and poignant soul of “Mary Queen of Scots” are Ronan and Robbie as Mary and Elizabeth, whose contradictory relationship accommodates hostility, jealousy, admiration and sisterly love.

It makes for a thoughtprovoking meditation on one of history’s great what-ifs: Had these two formidable women been allowed to collaborate without petty male egos and religious feuds swirling around them, heaven knows what they might have accomplished.

ANN HORNADAY (TWP)

Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams to pay $5 million to Marvin Gaye’s estate in final “Blurred Lines” judgment

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‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’

‘Avengers: Endgame’

EXPECTED RELEASE: May 31

EXPECTED RELEASE: April 26

SUMMARY: Everyone’s least favorite system of urban renewal is back, and he’s bringing some famous friends (well, enemies). Fellow CGI giants Mothra, Rodan and King Ghidorah might not get along with the big lizard, but at least they have stomping, roaring and smushing as a common hobby. KRISTEN PAGE-KIRBY (EXPRESS)

SUMMARY: Picking up after this summer’s most famous snap — which would’ve been more suspenseful if Marvel would stop revealing which characters have sequels — everyone is bummed about 50 percent of all living things in the universe vanishing. The saddest thing of all, though, is that Cap’s beard appears to be a victim. K.P.K.

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Can You Ever Forgive Me? (R) CC;DV;HA;HoH: 1:40-4:25-6:55-10:05 At Eternity's Gate (PG-13) CC;DV;HA;HoH;Partially Subtitled: 12:50-6:50 Widows (R) CC;DV;HA;HoH: 1:15-4:20-7:05-9:50 Mary Queen of Scots (R) CC;DV;HA;HoH: 1:00-1:45-3:45-4:30-6:30-7:10-9:20-10:00 Ben Is Back (R) CC;DV;HA;HoH: 1:30-4:40-7:35-9:55 Roma (R) Closed Captioned;Handicap Accessible;Hard of Hearing;Subtitled: 1:10-4:107:00-9:25 The Favourite (R) CC;DV;HA;HoH: 1:20-3:20-4:00-7:25-9:30-10:00

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) 2D;CC;DV;No Passes: 10:35-12:35-1:05-1:352:20-3:30-4:00-4:30-5:10-6:30-7:00-7:30-8:00-9:30-10:00-10:30-11:00 The Hate U Give (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV: 10:15-1:20 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 3D (PG) 3D;CC;DV;No Passes: 11:30AM Green Book (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV: 10:50-1:50-4:55-7:55-10:55 Mortal Engines in 3D (PG-13) 3D;CC;DV;No Passes: 10:00-1:00 The Mule (R) 2D;CC;DV: 10:10-1:10-4:05-4:50-7:10-7:40-10:10-10:40 Once Upon A Deadpool (PG-13) 2D;CC;DV: 10:45-1:40-4:35-7:25-10:25

Regal Majestic Stadium 20 & IMAX 900 Ellsworth Drive

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

A friend offers a solution to a longstanding problem, but you are not in the right mindset, perhaps, and cannot see the true value of it yet.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) It’s time for you to do some homework.

Don’t overlook the obvious, and try to absorb all available information in detail.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

FOUR RACK TOTAL Make a 2-7-letter word from the letters in each row. Add points of each word using scoring directions at right. Seven-letter words get a 50-point bonus. Blank tiles used as any letter have no point value. Scrabble is a trademark of Hasbro in the U.S. and Canada.

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Today in History

The more specific you can be in requesting what you need, the more likely you will be able to get it in little time.

1799: The first president of the United States, George Washington, dies at his Mount Vernon, Va., home at age 67.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You’re eager to see things the way they really are, but you must work your way through a smokescreen before you enjoy real clarity.

1911: Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his team become the first men to reach the South Pole, beating out a British expedition led by Robert F. Scott.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You owe someone an apology, but you’re in no mood to cater to his or her needs in that way right now. Resulting tension continues for a while.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Look

at all options, and weigh the risks taken if you choose the one or two that appeal to you most. Certain dangers are unavoidable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You’re

in an adventurous mood, and this is the question: Is there anyone who is willing to accompany you on a journey of discovery today?

DAILY CODE

LE

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE | STEPHAN PASTIS

1916: President Woodrow Wilson vetoes an immigration measure aimed at preventing “undesirables” and anyone born in the “Asiatic Barred Zone” from entering the U.S. (Congress overrode Wilson’s veto in February 1917.)

1962: The U.S. space probe Mariner 2 passes Venus at a distance of just over 21,000 miles, transmitting information about the planet, such as its hot surface temperatures and predominantly carbon dioxide atmosphere.

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Angering Miss Manners

5

Chart feature

10 Old-style goings-on 13 Good rival?

14 Philly pro 15 Middle Eastern gulf 16 Easy target for a hunter?

19 Lot or type 20 Naan or pumpernickel 21 Frenchmen of old 22 Many newspapers

FUNNY MONEY Emily with the poems

33 Thing to drive off

45 What the sky is, it’s said

4

Beast that bugles Artistic classes

35 Pleased a store owner

46 Tree trunks

5

42 Small watering hole

6

Evaluates

36 Like a fabled duckling

44 Branch-ofscience ending

7

Turkish title

37 Tear forcefully

8

Argued for or against

41 Prepare, as a bow

9

Part of a skirt

42 Inventor’s document

39 Shrek and kin 40 Dublin’s place 41 Handed down a decision

46 It may be written off 49 Folks avoiding electricity

10 Find a total

50 ID feature

12 More bills

52 Musician Charles 53 Result of a big rig hitting a speedbump?

56 Opposin’

24 Deterrents for speeders

57 Antiquated

25 Agrees silently

59 Singer Benatar

26 Book of places 28 Constellation bear 30 Japanese, e.g.

31 Used a chair 34 Dollar to comical Brown?

38 Coop matron

3

58 Plant for balms 60 Favored by God (var.)

61 Some bills

DOWN

1 Try harder on eBay 2

Soft palate attachment

11 Many PCs 15 Presidential name twice 17 “The same,” in footnotes

43 Something fishy?

44 U-turn from alpha

47 BLT necessity 48 Daycare charges 49 “I need it now!”

50 Gloomy atmosphere 51 Use a smokescreen 54 Burgle 55 Face Jacob deGrom

THURSDAY’S SOLUTION

18 Pet lizard 23 Burden 24 Interesting? No 26 Sought info 27 Some involuntary movements 28 “Gross!” grunt 29 Fish-to-be 30 Four roods 31 Old calculator 32 Televise

Samurai Sudoku

EDITED BY TIMOTHY E. PARKER

ACROSS

Forecast

DIFFICULT

Fill in each column, row and 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9 without repeating any. The twist in Samurai Sudoku is that the digits that appear in the overlapping boxes must work for both puzzles.

A piece of advice to get you started: Don’t focus on completing one grid at a time. Keep the whole puzzle in mind as you go, because filling in a number in one grid could give you clues to another.

By Capital Weather Gang

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

AVG. HIGH: 47 RECORD HIGH: 70 AVG. LOW: 32 RECORD LOW: 6 SUNRISE: 7:18 a.m. SUNSET: 4:47 p.m.

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FRIDAY: Clouds continue and a few light showers are possible morning into midday. But most of us should remain dry until the more widespread rain arrives later in the afternoon and toward rush hour. Rain is likely tonight and could be heavy at times.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

52 | 45

45 | 39

MONDAY

TUESDAY

47 | 36

42 | 35

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Theroux told The Cut: “I think I’m the dark horse in this race. I think I’m the closer.” (EXPRESS)

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TSA concerned about spread of French tuck “Queer Eye” cast member Tan France accused the Transportation and Security Administration of profiling him and adding his name to a “list of concern.” France is an openly gay Muslim man of Pakistani descent.

“I’m brown but that does NOT mean I’m a damn security risk!!!”

France tweeted Wednesday.

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The feud between Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame is over. Gucci appeared Thursday on Atlanta radio station Streetz 94.5, and told the show he spoke with Waka after his former collaborator posted a video to Instagram in November calling for their reconciliation. “Everything in the past now,” Gucci said. The rappers had been collaborators as part of Gucci’s 1017 Records, but the relationship gave way to a public feud that included social media spats on both sides, a diss track by Waka and a lawsuit by Gucci, according to xxlmag.com. (EXPRESS)

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Miley Cyrus said on Wednesday’s episode of “The Howard Stern Show” that Liam Hemsworth saved her animals from their Malibu home before it was destroyed in the California wildfires.

Cyrus has seven dogs, two horses, two miniature horses, two pigs and three cats.

Cyrus stopped short of calling the actor her fiance, but said she now calls him her “survival partner” because of the feat.

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