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The Morning Buzz

Good morning, Washington! Here's what we're reading around the web this AM.

It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for an online chat with Washingtonian food critic Todd Kliman today at 11. Ask him anything you like—he's got all the answers.

It's still hot. We're too sweaty and tired to elaborate more than that.  If you're looking for relief, check out our guide to local pools.

Speaking of food, we were flummoxed when we went into a Chipotle's yesterday and told we couldn't get tomato salsa on our burrito (yes, we're classy like that). Turns out there's a good reason why.

A six-car Orange Line train headed in the direction of Vienna derailed yesterday around 2:45 PM.

Archaeologists have found the remains of a 17th-century Colonial-era courthouse in Maryland. Neat!

File this under creepy/innovative: Papa John's new advertising leaflets. They make it seem as if a Papa John's delivery man is standing right outside your door with a pizza.

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