| Good morning. It's Thursday, June 1. Please bring back the Washington Monument ball toss. Onward to the news. 🌤 84/56. The sun will emerge for a nice day. Capital Weather Gang gives it an 8/10. |
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 | Some D.C. students feel left out of the school safety debate. | - The issue: A string of violent incidents have happened just steps from District schools this year. City leaders have fought over what will keep children safe, with a focus on whether police officers should be stationed in schools. For now, they'll remain.
- What students are saying: Some said their perspectives have been overlooked. They expressed anxiety over issues such as mass shootings, unsafe routes to school and a lack of mental health professionals.
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 | An 11-year-old was charged in three D.C. robberies. | - What to know: The youth, arrested on Saturday, is among the youngest arrested in the District this year in an armed robbery, police said.
- The trend: His arrest comes as D.C. authorities are struggling with violence against and perpetrated by juveniles. Some fear younger children are more at risk than they used to be.
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 | Virginia's governor is sending 100 National Guard troops to the Texas border. | - Why? Republican Glenn Youngkin cited issues such as drugs and human trafficking yesterday.
- The timing: Youngkin is widely known to be positioning himself for a possible presidential run after November's state elections. Slamming President Biden for conditions at the border has become a calling card of Republican aspirants.
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 | A Prince George's officer was sentenced to 45 days in jail yesterday. | - Why? Cpl. Darryl Wormuth, a White man, hit 17-year-old Kayvon Hines, who is Black, in the throat while he was handcuffed almost three years ago.
- What the judge said: That racially charged text messages Wormuth sent showed a bias against young Black men like Hines.
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 | The National Spelling Bee finals are back tonight at National Harbor. |  Surya Kapu, back. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post) | - The contest so far: Kirsten Santos, 12, and Surya Kapu, 14, were the only returning finalists from last year's bee, having tied for fifth place. Kirsten was eliminated yesterday on livetin, a protein obtained from egg yolk. Surya advanced to the finals with 10 other spellers.
- How to watch: The finals air tonight at 8 on Ion.
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 | Two of the Nationals' top prospects are sharing an outfield. |  James Wood, left, and Robert Hassell III. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) | - What to know: Robert Hassell III and James Wood were marquee names acquired in last year's blockbuster Juan Soto trade. Wood was promoted last weekend to the Class AA Harrisburg Senators after a standout start.
- If you go: The Senators are playing the Bowie Baysox through Sunday at Prince George's Stadium.
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 | Stand-up comedian Neal Brennan brings his new show to D.C. today. | - Who is he? Brennan has released multiple Netflix specials, and he has used the stage to chronicle his mental health journey.
- If you go: He performs at the Howard Theatre tonight at 8. Tickets are $39. He'll perform tomorrow at the Kennedy Center at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $35.
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