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First on WTOP: First test cars to roll on Silver Line Phase 2 overnight 02/05/2019 05:10pm • WASHINGTON -- For the first time, trains will run on the newest Silver Line tracks overnight, including through Dulles International Airport. The first trains on Phase 2 tracks that will be used by riders when the line opens in 2020 will roll around 1 a.m. Wednesday as part of initial tests that 30 Hot New Hotels to Check Out in 2019 02/04/2019 07:00pm • With modern-day perks like private butlers and pick-your-own prices, these fabulous new hotels may be perfect for your next vacation.Are you planning your 2019 travels but don't know where to stay? Consider some new properties that boast luxurious and unusual amenities. From resorts set along the de The 50 best hotels in the US 2019 02/04/2019 07:00pm • From the shores of Oahu to the streets of New York City, these spectacular properties are a cut above the rest. Even after countless comparisons, choosing the right hotel for your much-anticipated vacation can feel like a challenge. That's why U.S. News did the work for you. Using a comprehensive The Caribbean Comeback: 12 New and Renovated Caribbean Hotels to Visit 02/04/2019 07:00pm • Expect excellent amenities, beautiful beachfront locations and upgraded accommodations at these resorts.The 2017 hurricane season took a major toll on the Caribbean islands, causing widespread destruction and hardship for the region. And while some hotels are still recovering from the damage, the Ca How to determine your disposable income 02/04/2019 07:00pm • Disposable income is an often-misunderstood term. It suggests we have "disposable" money that we really don't care about. But the truth is, most of us care about every penny of it, and many of us can't afford to waste any money. This is why it's always a good idea to understand what disposable in Virginia teen charged after Instagram post threatening school 02/04/2019 05:51pm • WASHINGTON -- A Falls Church, Virginia, high school student who posted a video on Instagram that appeared to be a threat against a school is now charged with a felony. The video posted online turned out to be an empty threat, said Ashley Savage with Arlington police. "The Instagram video shows Police seek information after man found shot dead in car in Oxon Hill 02/04/2019 04:22pm • WASHINGTON – The police are going door to door looking for information after a man was found shot dead in a car in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Friday. Nayel Shabex was found dead in a car Friday in Oxon Hill. (Courtesy Prince George's County Police Department) The Prince George’s County polic Exactly What to Say to Motivate Someone to Exercise -- and Stick With It 02/03/2019 07:00pm • Former college basketball coach John Thompson had it right when he said, "You can communicate without motivating, but it is impossible to motivate without communicating." In other words, if you want to get someone to do something, it's not about simply saying something; it's about saying the right Great Jobs for 14- and 15-Year-Olds 02/03/2019 07:00pm • Work opportunities for young teensWhether to save up for school, earn enough to buy hot gadgets or simply gain work experience, some 14-year-olds and 15-year-olds are eager to jump into the labor market. Before they do, they (and their parents) should learn about which industries hire young teens an Car Review: Mazda6 Signature is the anti-boring sedan, with more luxury, turbo power 02/03/2019 03:37pm • WASHINGTON — While cars become less popular with buyers, some manufacturers don't bother building them anymore. Mazda isn't one of them. While their crossovers prove more popular, they still show love for fun-to-drive sedans. Now the Mazda6 adds a new Signature trim level. Is it worth the extra Md. man killed in Olney crash 02/03/2019 10:22am • WASHINGTON — A man died early Sunday morning after his car crashed into a utility pole in Olney, Maryland. Authorities say Bradley Nolan Watts, 38, of Olney, was driving north on Bowie Mill Road approaching Cashell Road when his 2007 Toyota Corolla left the road and struck a utility pole at abo Today in History: Feb. 3 02/03/2019 02:20am • Today is Sunday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 3, 1959, rock-and-roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. ``The Big Bopper'' Richardson died in a small plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. On this date: In 1690, the first paper money in America 12 shopping apps and sites to score best price 02/02/2019 11:00am • Use these money-saving tools to secure the best deals. Snagging the lowest price takes perseverance: It not only requires time and energy to uncover the best deals, but also knowing where to look for sales and discounts in the first place. But while deal hunting can be challenging and time-consum No more snow on the horizon, but icy roads, fog remain an issue 02/02/2019 12:19am • WASHINGTON — The snow has stopped falling, leaving much of the area under at least an inch of the fluffy stuff, but freezing temperatures overnight will leave some roadways slick with ice. Most of the region received between 1 and 2 inches of snow. As cars tread over the roadways, that snow wil 2 arrested after Maryland men found fatally shot in crashed car 01/31/2019 07:10pm • WASHINGTON — Two Silver Spring, Maryland, teens have been charged in connection with the deaths of two men who were found in a crashed car earlier this week at a White Oak apartment complex, police said. Eighteen-year-old Dontaye Jamahl Hunt was charged with two counts of first-degree murder an