Good morning, Washington, and welcome to a world of omnipresent peril. That’s what it seems like, anyway, given the constant stream of recalls that we’ve been facing lately. This morning’s additions to the list of things that are trying to kill you and your family: children’s cribs and Mattel toys. Oh, and microwave popcorn — but then, that stuff’s so delicious that you probably already suspected its deadliness.

Firefighter Sex Ring Press Conference: WUSA says that progress is being made in the investigation of the prostitution business alleged to have been run from D.C. firehouses. The first criminal charges are expected to be filed today, and Mayor Fenty will be holding a press conference on Minnesota Avenue at noon.

KKK Flyers Turn Up In Manassas: Given the xenophobia and racism inevitably associated with nativist movements and some local governments’ recent campaigns against illegal immigrants, perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised — but we can still be dismayed to hear that the KKK has been spotted dropping off literature in Manassas. NBC4 has the details. The Klan says they distributed the fliers in response to requests for them.

Money Key Issue For New Reactor: The Post has a lengthy article about the prospects of a new nuclear reactor in southern Maryland. The punchline? It’s not environmental concerns that seem to be the project’s biggest hurdle, but financial ones. Critics of the proposed plant say that the federal subsidies that the nuclear industry enjoys can’t be justified and shouldn’t be made available in this case.

Briefly Noted: Server snafu prevents Metro buses from collecting $200k… Plane returns to BWI due to smoke odor… Mt. Airy fire attributed to wood stove… String of gropings at Montgomery Mall… Warner stays mum about Senate run, for now…

This Day In DCist: One year ago we welcomed Yeas & Nays to the world and got ready for the fourth Unbuckled. Two years ago we were co-sponsoring Laura Burhenn’s Katrina benefit concert.

Image posted to DCist Photos by Flickr user parikha49