Expect major Metro track work disruptions this weekend - WTOP Morning Headlines - Friday, July 07, 2017

Due to ceiling tile and other work, there will be no trains between Foggy Bottom and Federal Triangle. Both the Farragut West and McPherson Square stations will be closed. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - July 07, 2017 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Expect major Metro track work disruptions this weekend]( Due to ceiling tile and other work, there will be no trains between Foggy Bottom and Federal Triangle. Both the Farragut West and McPherson Square stations will be closed. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Virginia executes 1st inmate under more secretive protocol]( JARRATT, Va. 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