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Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind Call of Duty, dies at 55

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Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind Call of Duty, dies at 55

Prince George’s police warn holiday shoppers to stay alert for online marketplace deals and gift card scams

Prince George’s police warn holiday shoppers to stay alert for online marketplace deals and gift card scams

Smile and spritz three times: What I learned working at a Macy’s perfume counter

Smile and spritz three times: What I learned working at a Macy’s perfume counter

Department stores try to distinguish themselves as beauty lovers turn to TikTok and Amazon

Department stores try to distinguish themselves as beauty lovers turn to TikTok and Amazon

DC gas prices rank among nation’s highest as national average falls

DC gas prices rank among nation’s highest as national average falls

Fairfax Co. police warn holiday shoppers of potential credit card skimming scam

Fairfax Co. police warn holiday shoppers of potential credit card skimming scam

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Adding to your family soon? Here’s a new guide from Consumer Reports on how to baby-proof your home

Adding to your family soon? Here’s a new guide from Consumer Reports on how to baby-proof your home

Paris court rejects bid to suspend Shein platform in France

Paris court rejects bid to suspend Shein platform in France

Flooding closes Montgomery County’s Sherwood High School in latest water damage

Flooding closes Montgomery County’s Sherwood High School in latest water damage

‘Don’t have them out’: Police warn about leaving holiday gifts in cars

‘Don’t have them out’: Police warn about leaving holiday gifts in cars

Front angle of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE

December 19

Car Review: 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE — A lot jammed into a small package

Plastic bag ban coming to Montgomery County

Plastic bag ban coming to Montgomery County

DC renters could see relief in 2026 as Zillow sees rent-buy gap narrowing

DC renters could see relief in 2026 as Zillow sees rent-buy gap narrowing

A warning about a new gift card scam called draining

A warning about a new gift card scam called draining

Some ways you can save money and still keep your house warm

Some ways you can save money and still keep your house warm

US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

High-end car sales sink in China as its economy slows, taking a toll on European automakers

High-end car sales sink in China as its economy slows, taking a toll on European automakers

Data Doctors: Why holiday PC deals look different this year

Data Doctors: Why holiday PC deals look different this year

Promising results emerge from blood tests that screen for 50 cancers at once

Promising results emerge from blood tests that screen for 50 cancers at once

Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid trim

December 12

New CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is here to sip fuel, off-road and on

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

Online shopping? How you pay makes a big difference, says consumer protection group

Online shopping? How you pay makes a big difference, says consumer protection group

Scammers are targeting immigrants with promises of quick citizenship. Here’s what to know

Scammers are targeting immigrants with promises of quick citizenship. Here’s what to know

New report shows vulnerability of DC area water supply: Shortages could lead to restrictions, taps running dry

New report shows vulnerability of DC area water supply: Shortages could lead to restrictions, taps running dry

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