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Will My Child With Autism Succeed in College? 11/07/2018 07:00pm • For students with autism, going to college has become a very attainable opportunity. In fact, more than 44 percent of students with autism receive education beyond high school, according to an article published in Spectrum News. But the transition from high school to college is a challenging one fo 2018 county election results in Maryland 11/07/2018 12:30am • Voters across Maryland headed to the polls Tuesday to select candidates for county executive, county council and other local government positions. Final results are displayed below for each county. Anne Arundel County | Baltimore County | Calvert County | Carroll County | Charles County | Freder How Are Dogs Helping Us Cure Cancer in People? 11/06/2018 07:00pm • Scientists have long used animals in research. According to the National Association for Biomedical Research, "approximately 95 percent of all laboratory animals are mice and rats." They're small, but these little critters share many similarities with humans, so researchers use them to model how ne A Primer on Talking Politics at Work 11/04/2018 07:00pm • During contentious election seasons, political debate permeates the air, making it tempting to engage co-workers in conversations about campaigns and candidates. Many companies discourage this kind of discourse, however, because it can distract from work and raise topics that offend some employees. Have a rental property? Here's how to stay connected with smart devices 11/01/2018 11:39pm • Q: What types of remote monitoring devices would you recommend I consider for my vacation rental property? The variety of affordable devices available for property owners to remotely monitor and manage their rental units has become a bit overwhelming. There are a couple of infrastructure considerat 10 Black Friday Shopping Secrets From Pros 10/31/2018 08:00pm • In a few weeks, millions of Americans will gather around their dining table to enjoy a turkey feast and get a head start on searching for holiday bargains. And though some people scoff at the idea of shopping on Thanksgiving, it's clear the annual bargain bonanza remains popular with shoppers acro Some U.Md. football players disagree with Durkin decision. But what can they do about it? 10/31/2018 01:57pm • WASHINGTON — For the first time in more than two months, University of Maryland football coach DJ Durkin was back on the practice field Tuesday, following the university's board of regents recommendation that he return to coaching after an investigation into a player's death over the summer. Th Monday night fútbol: Staff of José Andrés’ restaurants compete, bond through love of soccer 10/31/2018 06:11am • WASHINGTON — Cities often define their sports identity through their top level pro and college teams. Green Bay will always evoke the Packers, San Antonio the Spurs, Tuscaloosa the Crimson Tide football program. But much of what fuels a city’s sports soul derives from the games being played in e Tax tricks and treats: Are you ready for the grim tax reaper? 10/30/2018 06:18am • WASHINGTON — It’s Halloween and the Grim Tax Reaper lurks in the shadows patiently waiting to collect his due! Beware of the 2018 tax rule changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) that may bring unexpected tricks to the unprepared. There’s still time before year-end to utilize a f Girls don't need to look sexy for Halloween 10/30/2018 05:00am • Just when we thought that a Halloween costume for young women couldn't get any more absurdly, offensively, inappropriately sexualized, the sexy "Handmaid's Tale" costume came out. While the online retailer Yandy eventually pulled the costume amid backlash, the fact that it was ever sold at all empha FAQ: How We Rate Nursing Homes 10/29/2018 08:00pm • Nursing home care can be as short as a few days or weeks after a hospitalization or it can be years if aging family members can no longer live on their own. To help find the best match for a loved one, U.S. News evaluated more than 15,000 facilities throughout the country and rated most of them in t Can You Buy a Money Order With a Credit Card? 10/29/2018 08:00pm • If you need to make a payment or send money, a money order could be a safer alternative to a personal check or cash. You can typically buy one with cash, a transfer from your bank account or a debit card, and some money order merchants will also accept credit cards as a form of payment. While using Want your absentee ballot to count? Mail it ASAP 10/26/2018 12:25pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia voters be warned: while a deadline for absentee ballot requests is next week, your ballot should be put in the mail this weekend if you want to be sure it counts. “They have to be really quick and cast it, because their ballot when they get it has to be back in here by c Movie Review: 'Halloween' is a scary slasher sequel 40 years in the making 10/26/2018 12:10am • WASHINGTON — Forty years ago, John Carpenter's "Halloween" (1978) changed filmmaking forever with a creepy piano theme, admirably simplistic premise, memorable characters and a master directing class of how to make us fear what's lurking just outside of the frame. Today, after an onslaught Leader of international cocaine trafficking network sentenced in Va. 10/24/2018 02:11pm • WASHINGTON — A United States District Court sentenced the leader of a large-scale international cocaine trafficking network to 25 years in prison on Wednesday. The Eastern District of Virginia sentenced Mexican national Edgar A. Quinonez-Salazar, 40, for his role in a Guatemalan drug trafficki