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  • A small lab in Maryland tackles Zika in Brazil. [NBC4]
  • Remember that close call on the Metro last week? WMATA board members are not pleased. [NBC4]
  • An Orange Line train broke. Everyone offloaded. [Twitter]
  • Black politicians in the Virginia state senate say they’re being ignored by leadership. [Post]
  • Police got it wrong. [NBC4]
  • State superintendent: I am deeply disappointed by this situation. [Post]
  • Moms design non-traditional clothing for girls. [Washingtonian]
  • This weekend will be very cold. [NBC4]
  • Plus, there will be snow plows. [AP]
  • Pay homage to Lincoln today at noon. [AP]
  • This Day in DCist: D.C. Superior Court planned to perform 14 weddings on Valentine’s Day.