Good morning, D.C. The city is grappling with more than its fair share of commute-relate challenges this week, it seems. As the Examiner rightly notes, President-Elect Barack Obama’s presence at the Hay-Adams Hotel is causing all kinds of traffic woes. There was a large apartment fire in Arlington early this morning, which briefly shut down a westbound stretch of U.S. 50. And there’s something cold and wet falling out of the sky, increasing the possibility that the threat of ice will cause area residents to drive like complete idiots. Be careful out on those roads, DCist readers.

Cheh Thinks Interns Should Be Allowed to Sue: Ward 3 Council member Mary Cheh says she will introduce legislation that would allow interns working in Washington to sue their employers, the Examiner reports. Apparently a sort of legal loophole exists in District law that currently allows only paid employees to sue for discrimination or sexual harassment. Unpaid interns should definitely be legally protected from their employers, but what would all those m4intern guys do if this bill passes?

Man Struck by Train at Braddock Road: Metro’s Blue and Yellow line service was disrupted last night after a man was struck by a train at the Braddock Road station in Alexandria. Witnesses said they saw the man intentionally step onto the tracks at around 9:45 p.m., when he was hit. The man was breathing and conscious and was taken to a local hospital.

Briefly Noted: D.C. Council hardens line on handouts to nonprofits … Three teens confess to beating man to death … Kaine says he’ll limit time spent as party leader.

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