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Sign up for this newsletter Read online     By Hau Chu  Email Good morning. It's Thursday, July 13. I probably could've done without seeing this "real cheeseburger." Onward to the news. ☀️ 96/71. Summer heat and humidity are here. Capital Weather Gang gives it a 4/10.   Two Oath Keepers faced different outcomes for their participation in the Capitol riot. Convicted: Donovan Crowl, 52, was one of the first rioters to be identified from a line of Oath Keepers who marched on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He was convicted yesterday by a federal judge of conspiracy to obstruct the electoral college vote count and civil disorder. Cleared: James Beeks, 51, was acquitted of the same two counts, becoming the first Oath Keeper to be acquitted of all Jan. 6-related charges.  Read this story     The man arrested near the Obamas' D.C. home with weapons in his van was denied bail. What to know: Taylor Taranto, 37, will be detained pending trial following his arrest last month. A federal judge found yesterday that he posed a potential danger to the public. Prosecutors have said they plan to bring unspecified felony charges as soon as possible against Taranto. Read this story     Scientists announced an "exceptionally rare" dinosaur discovery in Maryland. Rock is removed from a dinosaur bone at Laurel's Dinosaur Park. (Minh Connors/The Washington Post) Where? Dinosaur Park in Laurel. It's the most significant discovery of dinosaur fossils in Maryland in almost 140 years. What they found: A three-foot-long shin bone, the largest theropod fossil in eastern North America, thought to be from Acrocanthosaurus. More than 100 fossils have been found so far in the two-acre site. Read this story     ADVERTISEMENT     An effort to potentially derail a data center project in Prince William County failed. County supervisors rejected a motion this week to defer land-use decisions, with a focus on the 2,100-acre Digital Gateway project in the Gainesville area, until the next board takes office. What's next? Both candidates for the board chair have said they would not support a pending rezoning application for the plan — pledges that would could effectively kill it. Read this story     Legal issues are threatening to complicate the Washington Commanders sale. The potential holdup: The lawsuit against the NFL by former Raiders coach Jon Gruden. He resigned in 2021 after leaked emails showed him using racist, homophobic and misogynistic language. What's at stake: NFL owners are expected to vote next Thursday to ratify the $6.05 billion sale of the franchise to a group led by Josh Harris, who owns the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL's New Jersey Devils. Read this story     The Mystics are beginning a much-needed all-star break. Another injury: Ariel Atkins crashed to the floor and immediately grabbed her ankle during Tuesday's 93-86 win over the Seattle Storm. She was carried off the court. At the break: Washington is already missing injured starters Elena Delle Donne and Shakira Austin. The team has seven days off because of Saturday's All-Star Game. The Mystics return for a home game next Wednesday. Read this story     Catch a punk rock play in a vacant men's clothing store. Rorschach Theatre has turned Rochester Big & Tall Men's shop into a stage for "Angel Number Nine." The play takes place in an ethereal rock club, with music that recalls the city's 1990s punk scene. If you go: The play runs through July 30 at 1020 Connecticut Ave. NW. Tickets are $10-$45. Read this story     Today's Perspective From Courtland Milloy: The angst of city youths is soothed by a trip to the Shenandoah Valley. Before you go … the new "Mission: Impossible" movie was delightful … especially for these moviegoers in Georgetown. And finally … test your news knowledge with today's On the Record quiz. Click here to play. You're all caught up. See you tomorrow. (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Post) Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share it with them. Want more local coverage? Get the latest stories and exclusive content on D.C., Maryland and Virginia here.  Want to catch up quickly on the biggest global news? Sign up for The 7 morning briefing.   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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