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DC area's top prosecutors team up to track illegal guns over state lines 11/15/2019 05:10pm • The region's top prosecutors are announcing a local rollout of a national crime initiative aimed at curbing illegal guns, called Project Guardian DMV. It will essentially coordinate law enforcement in three jurisdictions with the goal of reducing gun violence. "The goal is to ensure that feder Deadline nears for Maryland uninsured-motorist debt amnesty 11/15/2019 10:47am • Eric Myers, correspondent ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Time is running out for uninsured motorists in Maryland to take advantage of a program that forgives 80 percent of uninsured-driving debts that became delinquent before 2017. Debtors have until Dec. 31 to register for the program and begin repa Presto’s college football picks: Cavaliers, Hokies on Orange Bowl bid collision course? 11/15/2019 02:39am • Light bulbs went off over the heads of many in Charlottesville and Blacksburg this past Tuesday night. Could Virginia or Virginia Tech crash college football's New Year's Bowl party? Like many things in and around the sport with the best regular season and worst postseason, the answer is both yes Data Docs: Upgrade or replace Windows 7 PC? 11/14/2019 09:56pm • Q: How hard will it be for me to upgrade my 5-year old computer from Windows 7 to Windows 10? A: As the January 2020 "end of life" deadline approaches for Windows 7, anyone still running the old OS needs to make some decisions about how to transition. Minimum System Requirements If you want to Red Line shutdown, 395 Express Lanes launch this weekend 11/14/2019 01:49pm • A Red Line shutdown in the District and single tracking on the Orange Line slow Metro service this weekend. On the roads, the Interstate 395 HOV lanes are closed Friday night through sometime Sunday. When the lanes reopen Sunday, they will become tolled Express Lanes where HOV or toll rules ap 6 products that will see the biggest Black Friday discounts 11/14/2019 10:00am • Practically everything goes on sale for Black Friday. And while that makes it a deal-chaser's paradise, it can also be overwhelming. The excitement of scoring bargains goes hand-in-hand with the challenge of actually finding worthwhile deals. To help you concentrate your time and effort, here's your Where do your pets fit in with your holiday plans? 11/14/2019 07:25am • Veterinarian Dr. Katy Nelson shares some helpful tips to keep in mind for you and your pet during the holidays. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/kandypix) The year is hurtling to its end, and with it, weeks of holiday festivities can mean gatherings, traveling and indulgent feasts. But as you make plan How to host 'Friendsgiving' on a budget 11/13/2019 07:00pm • Flat-lay of friends eating at Thanksgiving Day table with pumpkin pie, roasted vegetables, fruit and rose wine, top view   Thanksgiving for many Americans means celebrating with close or extended family and a feast of turkey, ham or an alternative main dish. Folks who are unable to make TSA travel advice ahead of a busy holiday season 11/13/2019 02:45pm • This year's holiday travel season is expected to be a record-breaking one, and the Transportation Security Administration is offering tips and new technology to get travelers where they're going quickly and safely. Nearly 27 million people are projected to make their way through airport security Virginia gun violence study: 3 pages, no recommendations 11/12/2019 05:00pm • A monthslong study of gun violence in Virginia ended Tuesday with a three-page report that makes no recommendations. The State Crime Commission's Report on Mass Killings and Gun Violence, based on hours of testimony, dozens of proposals, more than 4,000 written comments and additional research, w Tips for DC-area homeowners on how to get homes ready for winter 11/11/2019 10:06pm • The official start of winter is more than a month away. With cold weather blowing into the D.C. area this week, it's a strong reminder homeowners need to prepare their homes for winter. As temperatures fall about 20 degrees below normal in the following days, plumbers turn their attention to thou 11 unique and quirky cruise destinations 11/11/2019 07:00pm • Tap into your adventurous side during a cruise to one of these under-the-radar locations. Though cruising is often associated with vacation hot spots such as the Caribbean and Mexico, cruise lines are expanding their itinerary options to include unconventional destinations. To help you decide which Walking 10,000 steps: Healthy guideline or rigid goal? 11/11/2019 07:00pm • Recently, a colleague of mine had worked with an internationally renowned combat athlete to manage his weight loss prior to a major competition. My colleague, a doctor of physical therapy and performance expert, was taken by the reaction of this athlete to the goals my colleague had put in place for The 2020 best cruise lines for families 11/11/2019 07:00pm • From water parks and bumper cars to character meet and greets, these lines offer tons of family fun. Finding a cruise vacation that meets the needs of every family member can be tough. While you may be in search of some peace and quiet, the kids will probably be eager to play. To help you find a Caps drop their gloves in the fight against cancer 11/10/2019 09:54am • The Washington Capitals are red hot right now, beating up opponents up and down the ice this season. Now they've picked a new target to take on off the ice: cancer. November is Hockey Fights Cancer Month and the team is working in a number of different ways to help raise awareness. "It's obvio