Local Headlines: 4 years cut from man’s sentence in worker’s death at secret bunker

Judge: Nonviolent Jan. 6 defendants shouldn't get 'serious jail time'; Maryland approves bill to expand access to abortions; Firefighters battling separate large blazes in D.C., Prince George's; Two arrested in deadly fentanyl sales knew drugs were lethal, discounted them in 'flash sale,' prosecutors say; Montgomery leaders privately negotiate bringing police back to schools; Md. Senate passes new congressional map, which GOP calls gerrymandered, too; D.C.-area forecast: Milder by this afternoon; storms possible late Thursday; Trump's influence casts shadow in Virginia's 2nd District race; Maryland begins spring football practice with QB stability, key departure; Tugboats fail to dislodge huge ship stuck in Chesapeake Bay ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.     (Michael Kunzelman/AP) 4 years cut from man's sentence in worker's death at secret bunker Daniel Beckwitt will become eligible for parole consideration immediately, attorneys say. Askia Khafra, 21, died after a fire broke out while tunnels were being excavated. By Dan Morse ●  Read more »   Judge: Nonviolent Jan. 6 defendants shouldn't get 'serious jail time' A federal judge said Trump supporters sentenced in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach are being treated more harshly than left-wing activists who protested the 2018 Supreme Court nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh. By Spencer S. Hsu and Tom Jackman ●  Read more »   Maryland approves bill to expand access to abortions The measure comes as state lawmakers across the country address the uncertainty of abortion care in the United States if the U.S. Supreme Court decides to roll back the landmark Roe versus Wade case. By Ovetta Wiggins and Erin Cox ●  Read more »   Firefighters battling separate large blazes in D.C., Prince George's No life-threatening injuries were reported Tuesday evening in the D.C. fire. By Emily Davies and Jasmine Hilton ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Two arrested in deadly fentanyl sales knew drugs were lethal, discounted them in 'flash sale,' prosecutors say Authorities allege sellers discounted price of drugs to off-load deadly product. By Peter Hermann ●  Read more »   Montgomery leaders privately negotiate bringing police back to schools Student activists say it's "wildly inappropriate" for the school system and police department to draft the contract without community input. By Rebecca Tan ●  Read more »   Md. Senate passes new congressional map, which GOP calls gerrymandered, too As Maryland fast-tracks an alternative congressional map to meet a judge's deadline, Republicans say the plan Democrats drew still dilutes their votes. By Meagan Flynn, Erin Cox and Harry Stevens ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   D.C.-area forecast: Milder by this afternoon; storms possible late Thursday Warmer highs tomorrow in the 70s could help trigger a line of strong to severe storms, but confidence is low for now. By Dan Stillman ●  Read more »   Trump's influence casts shadow in Virginia's 2nd District race Trump and his perpetual false claims of voter fraud have retained influence over Republican candidates even in competitive swing districts like the 2nd Congressional District, where the former president lost. By Meagan Flynn ●  Read more »   Maryland begins spring football practice with QB stability, key departure Coach Michael Locksley said he wants his group to take "the next step" after a 7-6 campaign. By Emily Giambalvo ●  Read more »   Tugboats fail to dislodge huge ship stuck in Chesapeake Bay Tugboats failed to refloat the Ever Forward, but the Coast Guard said another attempt will be made Wednesday. By Martin Weil ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Afternoon Buzz for a roundup of the major stories about the D.C. area, weekdays at 4 p.m. Sign up »

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