D.C. Headlines from The Washington Post

The FBI headquarters building at 9th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW has a fire drill Monday morning. Expect some road closures nearby. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

Fire drill at FBI headquarters to close some downtown streets

The drill started at 10 a.m., and it is not know when it will end.

By Dana Hedgpeth • Read more »

‘Shoot them . . . just shoot them’: Armed robbers again hit popular all-night diner, threaten employees

One of the robbers slapped a patron at Osman & Joe’s Steak ‘n Egg Kitchen in D.C., but no one was seriously injured in the attack, the second in a month.

By Peter Hermann • Read more »

Studio condo in historic Dupont mansion lists for $269,000

AFFORDABLE HOME OF THE WEEK | The 500-square-foot residence has oak flooring, views of the city and an updated galley kitchen with stainless-steel appliances.

By Michele Lerner • Read more »

How one actor’s silent performance in ABC’s ‘Speechless’ gives a voice to kids with disabilities

The series, created by Scott Silveri, who grew up with a special needs brother, boldly puts a kid with a disability front and center — and definitely gives him a voice.

By Marc Silver • Read more »

No upset this time as No. 1 DeMatha runs past No. 4 Gonzaga, 23-13

In a WCAC showdown, the Stags’ offensive line holds sway.

By Mark Giannotto • Read more »

Researchers came up with a price tag for bad driving

When people speed, drive distractedly, drink or fail to wear seat belts, it costs us all.

By Robert Thomson • Read more »

D.C. Council to consider free legal help for poor residents in housing cases

McDuffie sees the measure as a first step to providing no-cost counsel in a range of civil issues.

By Jasper Scherer • Read more »

Religion events from around the Washington area

Pumpkin patches, cathedral tower climbs, 200th Anniversary: “Female Stranger,” fitness.

By Gerri Marmer and — Compiled by Gerri Marmer • Read more »

Private prison industry fights Justice Department directive to end the use of contract facilities

One company filed a formal protest to a contract reduction, and legislators have asked the DOJ to pump the brakes.

By Matt Zapotosky • Read more »

An Indian fast-casual eatery is coming to Navy Yard, thanks to the sons of Indique’s owners

Sahil Rahman and Rahul Vinod plan to launch Rasa Indian Grill next year.

By Tim Carman • Read more »