Afternoon Buzz: Metro employee killed while trying to stop gunman shooting at commuters in D.C.

Wes Moore pledges to 'end child poverty' in first State of State; In child custody dispute, breastfeeding mom is ordered to use bottle; After D.C.'s warmest January in 73 years, we predict a very mild February, too; D.C. finally gets first snow of the winter, fifth-latest on record; Former ABC News journalist charged in child porn case; Fairfax launches plan to combat invasive spotted lanternfly in parks; Man who raped three women when he was 16 seeks early release from prison; It's Senior Bowl week. Which positions are the Commanders keeping tabs on?; Wizards' game at Detroit postponed with Pistons stuck in Dallas; Crystal Casino Band's range on display in the D.C. group's new album; 4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days; A set of single-family houses in Bethesda, Md. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Local news you don't want to miss.     (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) Metro employee killed while trying to stop gunman shooting at commuters in D.C. A witness said the gunman muttered "I'm the killmonger" before entering the station and firing several shots. By Katie Mettler and Justin George ●  Read more »   Wes Moore pledges to 'end child poverty' in first State of State The new Democratic governor called on residents to volunteer for service and vowed to fill vacant state jobs. By Erin Cox and Ovetta Wiggins ●  Read more »   In child custody dispute, breastfeeding mom is ordered to use bottle A Virginia mother's plan to breastfeed — and her daughter's food supply — ran into an obstacle that advocates say is common: a custody dispute. By Justin Wm. Moyer ●  Read more »   After D.C.'s warmest January in 73 years, we predict a very mild February, too January ranked as D.C.'s third-warmest, and even the month's coldest day and night were remarkably un-chilly. By Matt Rogers ●  Read more »   D.C. finally gets first snow of the winter, fifth-latest on record A conversational dusting to 1 inch across the region accumulated mainly on grass. By Dan Stillman ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Former ABC News journalist charged in child porn case James Gordon Meek, a producer who covered terrorism and major crimes for the network, was charged with one count of transporting child pornography. By Salvador Rizzo ●  Read more »   Fairfax launches plan to combat invasive spotted lanternfly in parks Experts are focusing on getting rid of the insect's favored host, the tree of heaven. By Dana Hedgpeth ●  Read more »   Man who raped three women when he was 16 seeks early release from prison Joshua Haggins's attorneys say his client has changed in prison. One of Haggins's victims in a brutal 1992 abduction says she wants him to stay behind bars. By Keith L. Alexander ●  Read more »   ANALYSIS It's Senior Bowl week. Which positions are the Commanders keeping tabs on? Based on the roster, as well as observations Tuesday, here are four positions the Commanders will look at hardest during the Senior Bowl. By Sam Fortier ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Wizards' game at Detroit postponed with Pistons stuck in Dallas Dallas has been dealing with winter weather issues, which have wreaked havoc on travel in the area. A date for a rescheduled game will be announced at a later time. By Kareem Copeland ●  Read more »   Crystal Casino Band's range on display in the D.C. group's new album The Crystal Casino Band will release its new album, "Maryland House," at 9:30 Club. By Mark Jenkins ●  Read more »   4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days Yu Su at Flash, Kaash Paige at Union Stage, Alash Ensemble at Hill Center and Gel at Comet Ping Pong. By Chris Kelly ●  Read more »   A set of single-family houses in Bethesda, Md. BUYING NEW: The community will include 125 houses and townhouses. By Benjamin C Tankersley ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Sign up »

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