>> A police officer from the Seventh District is claiming his commander ordered him to give special treatment to a member of Mayor Fenty’s staff who was caught talking on her cell phone while driving. [Examiner]

>> “District Fire and Emergency Medical Services officials are investigating the death this morning of a recruit who became ill during training exercises yesterday.” [WaPo]

>> AOL plans to cut 2,000 more jobs, including 750 from their Dulles offices. [AP]

>> Construction begins on the Intercounty Connector tomorrow. [WTOP]

>> Sneak peak at new Petworth bar The Red Derby, opening tomorrow. [Prince of Petworth]

>> Penn Quarter and Woodley Park named some of the country’s best neighborhoods to retire to. [Money Magazine, via Penn Quarter Living]

>> Washington Redskins practice squad offensive lineman Kiliona E. Lefotu was arrested late Friday after a dispute at a Loudoun County restaurant. [WUSA]

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