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How to successfully work remotely 03/11/2020 08:00pm • The past decade has seen the rise of remote work or teleworking for a number of professions, but with the coronavirus outbreak, many people who might never have left the comforts of a traditional office are suddenly thrust into remote life. A number of companies throughout the U.S., large and sma What to know about travel coverage amid coronavirus concerns 03/11/2020 12:47pm • If you've purchased travel insurance for an upcoming trip, now may be a good time to dig into what it actually covers. As many people postpone travel plans due to coronavirus concerns, canceled flights and travel advisories could mean a financial loss — even for those with travel insurance. DC region sees new coronavirus cases, with latest in Montgomery Co. 03/10/2020 10:11pm • Health officials in Maryland and Virginia announced a handful of new coronavirus cases Tuesday, with more than 20 positive cases now in the region. A ninth case was confirmed in Maryland late Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced, involving a Montgomery County woman in her 60s who contracted the vi Most employers regularly check job candidates' social media profiles 03/09/2020 01:10pm • FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2019, file photo an iPhone displays the Facebook app in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) More than 60% of hiring managers at U.S. companies now routinely scour the internet to look at job candidates' social media profiles before extending a job offer, according to Kansas remains unanimous No. 1 in Top 25; Maryland drops 03/09/2020 12:08pm • Kansas maintained its grip on the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll Monday, while fourth-ranked Florida State has its highest ranking in nearly five decades. The Jayhawks received all 65 first-place votes to remain at the top for a third straight week and fourth TSA PreCheck hits 10 million members, but the lines still move faster 03/09/2020 09:27am • The Transportation Security Administration's TSA PreCheck program for prescreened, low-risk travelers has just reached a milestone of 10 million members, only seven years after TSA opened its first enrollment center. There are now more than 400 PreCheck enrollment centers nationwide, and the Don't throw away your shot! Kennedy Center braces for 'Hamilton' ticket rush 03/08/2020 11:03pm • In this June 12, 2016 file photo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of "Hamilton" perform at the Tony Awards in New York. Next year, you'll be able to see the original Broadway cast of “Hamilton” perform the musical smash from the comfort of a movie theater. The Walt Disney Company said Monday, F Deals made on bills in Va. legislature, but too late for lawmakers to finish on time 03/08/2020 10:10am • Virginia lawmakers voted on dozens of significant bills on what was supposed to be the final day of the annual Virginia General Assembly session, but budget conferees and negotiators failed to reach agreements on other bills in time to end the 60-day session on schedule. A budget deal was finally Targets of crackdown in China fear government's reach in US 03/08/2020 07:41am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The photo of his father was barely recognizable. The old man looked unusually pale and tired, and his customary beard was shaved off. The son who received the photo over WhatsApp was immediately suspicious. He hadn't heard from his family in western China for two years while h Don't just check your clocks: How to find out if your car is recalled 03/08/2020 04:51am • With the spring forward this weekend, you might be starting your Sunday checking that all the clocks in your house are changed and your smoke detectors are in working order. But according to federal highway officials, it's also a good opportunity to check in on one more thing you might depend on: First presumptive positive case of coronavirus in DC has been confirmed 03/07/2020 08:40pm • The first presumptive positive case of coronavirus infection has been confirmed in D.C., the mayor's office announced late on March 7. In a news conference just after 8 p.m. Saturday, Mayor Muriel Bowser said a D.C. resident in his 50s exhibited symptoms of a respiratory virus in late Februar First positive test for coronavirus confirmed in Virginia 03/07/2020 07:49pm • A U.S. Marine at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the state's first case of coronavirus, the Department of Defense announced in a tweet late Saturday. Chief Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman tweeted that “the Marine recently returned from overseas where he was Rockville retirement community reports no positive tests for coronavirus potential exposure 03/07/2020 03:39pm • The Village at Rockville retirement community in Montgomery County said no residents or staff members have been diagnosed with coronavirus. The news came in a statement posted to the community's website on Saturday March 7 after the Maryland Department of Health revealed on Friday that a perso Does credit card travel insurance cover coronavirus?  03/06/2020 11:30am • You've planned a trip overseas but worry that the coronavirus could trigger a cancellation. If you or your tour operator pull out, will your travel credit card's trip cancellation insurance reimburse your expenses? The answer is likely no. Even comprehensive travel insurance plans won't cover can Virginia gas tax hike deal reached as state lawmakers come down to the wire 03/05/2020 10:09pm • A driver fills her tank at a gas station in Richmond, Virginia, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) Virginia lawmakers are set to approve a 10 cent gas tax increase over the next two years and transportation funding changes that would restore Northern Virginia money cut a few years