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Youth leagues try to rein in 'bad news parents'

'Bad news parents': Youth sports officials try to control over-the-top parent behavior

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Who has more leisure time, men or women?

A Pew Research Center analysis finds men have more leisure time than women. What do you think?

Tuesday - 06/11/2013, 09:37am EDT

Report: Gov't scooping up Verizon phone records

Report: Government secretly scooping up phone records of millions of Verizon customers

Thursday - 06/06/2013, 01:20pm EDT

What's the deal-breaker for you when it comes to tipping?

Restaurant service sometimes is great. Sometimes it's just the opposite. The def

Wednesday - 06/05/2013, 07:09am EDT
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Should classes start later for Fairfax County high schools?

Fairfax County school officials on Tuesday plan to discuss a proposal that would start the school day later.

Tuesday - 06/04/2013, 05:36am EDT

D.C. experiences largest commuter surge in nation

The nation's capital has the largest commuter surge in the country, with close to a half-million people a day coming into Washington, D.C. -- proportionately more than any other city in the country.

Friday - 05/31/2013, 06:01am EDT

Who talks more? Men or women?

Men and women talk on average about 16,000 words a day.

Thursday - 05/30/2013, 06:50am EDT
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What's your favorite summer song?

Countless lists of "best summer songs" exist. What tops on your list of the best summer songs?

Friday - 05/24/2013, 06:57am EDT
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What do you consider cheating in the age of Facebook?

Does the definition of cheating change when you enter the world of social media?

Thursday - 05/23/2013, 04:06am EDT

How to work with obnoxious coworkers

Coworkers fall into several common office personalities. Here are some tips for handling them.

Thursday - 05/16/2013, 05:51am EDT

Playoff déjà vu as Capitals blow it

The Game 7 loss to the Rangers in the playoffs has fans rolling their eyes. Over the past 30 years the Capitals have blown 2-0 and 3-1 series leads nine times, lost in overtime, double-overtime, triple-overtime and quadruple-overtime.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 08:56am EDT
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Top IRS official didn't reveal tea party targeting

Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 02:48am EDT

What are your favorite Mother's Day sayings?

What are your favorite Mother's Day sayings?

Friday - 05/10/2013, 07:44am EDT
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Idling Montgomery Co. drivers caught violating bus policy (Video)

A county bus depot in Silver Spring has been rattling nearby homes and emanating a perpetual rumbling sound, raising questions from residents about whether it is necessary.

Thursday - 05/09/2013, 03:04pm EDT
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Speed limit increase possible on Beltway Express Lanes

Virginia may increase the speed limit to 65 mph on the Interstate 495 Beltway Express Lanes.

Wednesday - 05/01/2013, 06:36am EDT

Will tapping into social networks help keep people safer?

Your web communication could soon be tapped more easily by the government.

Monday - 04/29/2013, 07:15am EDT

A sushi bar fit for adults

A new sushi restaurant opening in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood is catering to a crowd of a certain age.

Friday - 04/26/2013, 07:19am EDT

Long commutes lead to shorter lifespans

Gridlock can literally kill by raising your blood pressure, your stress level and your risk of heart disease.

Monday - 04/15/2013, 07:03am EDT

Calif. court: Motorist can't use hand-held map

Calif. court: Motorist guilty of 'distracted driving' for using hand-held mapping device

Wednesday - 04/10/2013, 08:25am EDT
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Many young women live with men first, marry later

Young women now twice as likely to live with a guy before marriage, CDC study says

Sunday - 04/07/2013, 12:20pm EDT