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'It is well worth it': Prince George’s Co. libraries raising money for defibrillators 11/13/2023 09:45pm • Some of the libraries in Prince George’s County have defibrillators. But library leaders say all of them should. With GivingTuesday coming up a few days after Thanksgiving, the library system is raising money to buy them for every branch. Seven of the county’s 19 library branches have defibri At least four people stabbed at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston; suspect in custody 11/13/2023 09:09pm • RUSTON, La. (AP) — Four women were stabbed Monday morning on the campus of Louisiana Tech University in the north Louisiana city of Ruston in what university officials and local police said appeared to be a random attack by a student. Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker said three of the four suffered serio Lions coach Dan Campbell focuses on strong offensive play instead of struggling defense 11/13/2023 08:07pm • DETROIT (AP) — Coach Dan Campbell knows his defense has to start making plays if the Detroit Lions are going to be a threat to win their first playoff game since the 1990s. On Monday, though, he was focused on Detroit's success on the other side of the ball. The Lions offense didn't slow down afte AP Top 25 Reality Check: A top-five of perfect 10s has been unchanged for five weeks 11/13/2023 07:16pm • There are more perfect 10s at the top of the AP college football poll than there have been in 14 years. The top-five teams in the rankings Sunday are all 10-0. The last time there were at least five teams at 10-0 or better atop the rankings was 2009, when there were six. During the 10-year College F How to Find a Mortgage Broker 11/13/2023 07:00pm • When you're shopping for a mortgage, you have a choice between working directly with a lender or going through a mortgage broker. A broker can help you compare home loans from multiple lenders and find one that's right for you. A broker can also walk you through the mortgage process from application What Is Media Literacy? What Parents Need to Know 11/13/2023 07:00pm • The rise of the internet and social media makes it easier than ever to access information -- and that includes information that's false or misleading. Add to that increasing political polarization, eroding trust in mainstream media and institutions, the rise of artificial intelligence products and Authorities ID a girl whose body was hidden in concrete in 1988 and arrest her mom and boyfriend 11/13/2023 04:19pm • SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A 5-year-old girl whose body was found encased in concrete and dumped in the woods of rural southeast Georgia has been identified nearly 35 years later, authorities said Monday as they announced the child's mother and a live-in boyfriend have been charged with her murder. D Liz Weston: How to reduce your ‘widow’s penalty’ 11/13/2023 10:39am • After a spouse dies, the survivor often ends up paying higher taxes on less income — something known by accountants and financial planners as the “widow’s penalty,” because women typically outlive their husbands. Couples who know what’s coming often can take steps to soften the penalty’s Car Review: Ford Bronco Heritage Limited crawls through the mud and looks cool doing it 11/13/2023 09:57am • The Ford Bronco Heritage Limited plays on the original looks with 1960s Robin’s Egg blue color. (WTOP/Mike Parris) The new Ford Bronco has really made waves in the tough, go-anywhere SUV market. With two and four door models — and nine different trim levels to choose from — there’s a model t US and South Korea sharpen deterrence plans over North Korean nuclear threat 11/13/2023 09:20am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States and South Korea on Monday updated a bilateral security agreement with the aim of more effectively countering North Korea’s evolving nuclear and missile threats. The move followed high-level military talks in Seoul, where the allies also discussed enhan 10 Careers That Can Lead to Medical School 11/12/2023 07:00pm • It is not uncommon for experienced professionals from other fields to apply to medical school. These "bent arrows" bring a broader perspective to their class discussions, enriching the experience of classmates. Pursuing a second career as a doctor can be a rewarding choice for nurses, attorneys, soc A Home Maintenance Checklist for Every Season 11/12/2023 07:00pm • Owning a home comes with year-round responsibilities; skipping seasonal chores could be costly. A home maintenance checklist can help you avoid expensive repairs and ensure your home's most important systems and features are in tip-top shape. Here's a primer on the essential tasks to be completed du Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes 11/12/2023 07:00pm • Caring for seniors with cognitive impairments who are living in nursing homes can be a challenging endeavor. One particular area of concern is the use of antipsychotic medications in treating older adults with dementia when associated behaviors become difficult to manage. Sometimes called "chemical Nursing Home Alternatives to Consider 11/12/2023 07:00pm • Your loved one and agingIt's a common scenario: Adult children see an older family member is no longer able to live independently. Their loved one may have difficulty cooking meals or keeping up with personal hygiene. Maybe they're showing signs of memory loss and can no longer manage technology or Saints QB Derek Carr leaves game vs. Vikings; Winston rallies team and then throws late INTs 11/12/2023 06:57pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has been one of the NFL’s most durable QBs in his 10 years. After being forced out of Sunday’s game at Minnesota because of a shoulder injury and a concussion that came from a jarring hit by two Vikings defenders, Carr’s status goi