>> We Love DC caught the news that the Ringling Bros. have officially brought the Obama baby-naming trend to the animals: check out their newest baby elephant, Barack.

>> Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee has chosen to forego her bonus this year due to, she says, the current economic climate. [D.C. Wire]

>> Mayor Fenty’s office will soon be asking Congress for reimbursement of the $5 million WMATA spent on the extra service during Inauguration weekend. [WaPo]

>> A woman was fatally stabbed in the back this morning in front of a domestic violence shelter in Northeast. [WJLA]

>> The Irish in D.C. would like to smoke their cigars in peace, thankyouverymuch. [Examiner]

>> Two 6th District police officers are on “non contact” duty while MPD investigates a fight they had in the station, which involved one of them pulling their gun. [Fox5]

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