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Broadway ticket-buying now easier for fans, not re-sellers 08/19/2017 10:20am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� For longtime Bruce Springsteen fan Debbie Elster, there's never been any doubt the competition to get tickets for his upcoming Broadway shows is going to be fierce. But she's feeling a little more hopeful, thanks to a new online verification system for ticket-buying that aims to Residents could be forced out of problem-plagued Md. condo complex again 08/18/2017 04:08pm • TEMPLE HILLS, Md. ��� Less than a year after residents were forced to move out on a moment���s notice, the problem-plagued Lynnhill condominium complex is facing a similar scenario: The Prince George���s County Fire Department has warned residents that several serious fire code violations need t Virginia Women for Trump founder: 'I know he will not give in' 08/18/2017 04:31am • WASHINGTON ��� "If the president called me and said, 'I want to have a rally for women in two days,' I could fill an arena for him," said Alice Butler-Short. She's the founder and director of the group Virginia Women For Trump, and she's standing by the president as he faces continuing criticism Playing Through: Needwood Golf Course 08/18/2017 03:50am • DERWOOD, Md. -- It���s always fun ��� on the rare occasion I get to ��� to play courses out of my price range. But there tends to be some measure of diminishing returns as price goes up in golf. At some point, how much better can a really top end course be than those in the mid or bargain range? Why Adaptability is Key for Tomorrow's Workforce 08/17/2017 08:00pm • Jobs have always been subject to change and disruption, but not at the breathtaking pace we are suddenly facing. Some jobs are evaporating completely. Others will be transformed beyond recognition with radical changes in skill requirements. How can workers be prepared adequately for a productive ca Bosses urge employees to chill, heal with 'mental health days' 08/17/2017 08:00am • WASHINGTON ��� Sometimes "taking a mental health" day from work is code for "the weather's nice ��� I'll be playing golf." However, a growing number of bosses are encouraging workers to use those days to rest, clear their minds, or focus on understanding and treating what is bothering them. Th Does Career Success Carry Over to Investing? 08/16/2017 08:00pm • Most successful professionals didn't get where they are today by accident. It takes a particular skill set of ambition, intelligence, savvy and tenacity to be successful in the business world. Unfortunately, that skill set might actually do more harm than good when it comes to investing. More often Man threatened to remove woman's eye in botched robbery, 5 charged 08/14/2017 03:00pm • WASHINGTON ��� A would-be robber threatened to cut out the eye of a Silver Spring woman if she didn't help him rob the check cashing business where she worked while her husband and another male relative were tied up on the floor of their home. The family, including a sleeping child, was held host When typing out URLs, beware of 'typosquatting' 08/11/2017 11:39pm • Q: I mistyped a web address while following setup instructions for my printer and ended up at a scam support site. How can these guys get away with this? A: One of the oldest tricks on the internet is something called ���typosquatting,��� the registration of misspelled websites. Because so man $700M in jackpots spur dreams of Potomac mansion, world travel, donkey 08/11/2017 08:05am • WASHINGTON ��� With the jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball each topping $350 million for the first time this week, people in and around the nation's capital are willing to fantasize about life as a multimillionaire. "When you have that kind of money, you can do whatever you want," said Mich How to Get Around Safely and Cheaply When Traveling 08/09/2017 08:00pm • Traveling to a new place can be an exciting adventure, whether it's a few states away or across international waters. When you arrive at your destination, the best way to keep your spending under budget and your trip safe and stress-free is to have a plan for getting around. A little planning ahead Hats off: Loudoun Co. revises school dress code 08/09/2017 08:29am • WASHINGTON ��� Revisions made to the dress code by Loudoun County���s school board have been revised again. On Tuesday night, the board voted specifically to do away with the change that would have allowed high school students to wear hats inside the classroom. Back in June, the board adopted 7 Lesser-Known Ways to Use Your Loyalty Program Points or Miles 08/08/2017 08:00pm • Consider these underrated options when redeeming your rewards program earnings.If you're a member of airline and hotel rewards programs, odds are you're familiar with the idea of racking up points or miles to use toward free flights and hotel stays. But many airlines and hotel brands also give loyal Checking in with the doctor at the hospital 08/08/2017 09:00am • Landing in the hospital can put most anyone on their back. "The majority of people who are hospitalized are scared, confused, vulnerable and clearly not at their best -- and that's before we give them the hospital gown to wear," says Dr. Adam Myers, chief operating officer and chief medical offic FAQ: How and Why We Rank and Rate Hospitals 08/07/2017 08:00pm • 2017-18 Best Hospitals Specialty Rankings Published August 8, 2017 You've been informed by your doctor that you're about to take your place in the parade of roughly 33 million patients a year who are admitted to U.S. hospitals for a procedure or other care. The hospital the doctor suggested for you