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Car Review: Lexus gives its luxury LS 500 sedan a sporty makeover 12/30/2018 08:13pm • WASHINGTON — It’s hard to believe that Lexus has been around since 1989. That was the year its flagship LS really put the market on notice with a competitive large luxury sedan that was top quality, but less expensive than a BMW or Mercedes. Fast-forward to 2019 and Lexus offers a full line o 10 of the Worst S&P 500 Dividend Stocks of 2018 12/30/2018 07:00pm • Don't buy them for safety.Many dividend investors like the security that comes from regular payouts from their stocks. Not only does this provide a steady stream of cash, it can also fuel significant outperformance in your portfolio -- that is, share appreciation in the stocks plus the dividend paym Ditch These 7 New Year's Resolutions -- and Do This Instead 12/30/2018 07:00pm • Eat healthier. Get more exercise. Save money. These are all common and admirable New Year's resolutions, but that doesn't make them easy -- or even likely -- to accomplish. So if you're someone who wants to make positive changes this year, I propose you morph your hopes and dreams into realistic act 10 New Year's resolutions for better mental health 12/30/2018 07:00am • Focus on mental health, too. This is the time of year many people resolve to take better care of themselves. Join a gym, eat healthier, cut down on alcohol -- you know the drill. But improving physical health isn't the only resolution to consider. We can all resolve to improve our mental health, Free rides, late Metro: How to travel around DC for New Year's Eve 12/30/2018 04:57am • WASHINGTON — With New Year's right around the corner, you may have started thinking about your resolutions and how to celebrate the last night of the year. But, thanks to free ride-shares and public transportation staying open later, one thing you won't have to worry about as you ring in the New Y Top photos of 2018 12/29/2018 06:23am • WASHINGTON — 2018 was a year of political drama, major tragedies, royal celebrations and more. The Associated Press was on hand for most of it. Check out this gallery of select photos from the year that was. RELATED STORIES Tragedy and triumph: 2018’s most notable local news stories Things to consider before committing to a gym 12/28/2018 05:55pm • WASHINGTON — If you're considering spending money on a gym in 2019 with the goal of getting into better shape, a good first step is to find out if your health insurance plan will reimburse the cost or discount the expense. That's according to the Washington branch of Consumer's Checkbook, an or Data Doctors: New Year's Tech Resolutions 12/28/2018 05:10pm • Q: What tech-related resolutions should I be considering for 2019? A: The ancient Babylonians reportedly started the tradition of creating New Year’s resolutions some 4,000 years ago, focusing on things like paying their debts and returning borrowed objects. While both of these goals are sti Ellicott City flood plan includes asking for change in state law 12/28/2018 12:33pm • ELLICOTT CITY, Md. -- Every time it rains, many Ellicott City residents and business owners feel anxious. The reaction stems from the two devastating floods that hit the historic town in 2016 and 2018. But flood mitigation plans have some breathing easier. Under the plan unveiled by Howard Cou From toys to smartphones: Privacy checks for your tech gifts 12/28/2018 10:20am • WASHINGTON — From smartphones to connected toys, many of the gifts given this holiday season come with privacy concerns. Now that the gifts are unwrapped, the first step should be to determine what information the device will be collecting according to John Verdi, Vice President of Policy at th No aliens: NY transformer explosion lights sky, knocks power 12/28/2018 03:46am • NEW YORK (AP) — A transformer explosion at an electrical plant set the skies above New York City ablaze in an eerie, pulsing blue light Thursday night, causing scattered power outages, delaying flights and sparking a social media storm of jokes about an alien invasion. The blast prompted a Can running help combat the health challenges of aging? 12/28/2018 01:00am • When Justus Ortega walked into a gathering of older adult runners in Boulder, Colorado, in 2014, he was reminded of the 1985 movie "Cocoon" about seniors who suddenly feel young and healthy after interacting with aliens. "The runners seemed like teenagers. They were energetic and playful, and their How Do Prepaid Credit Cards Work? 12/27/2018 07:00pm • If you have bad credit or want to avoid using traditional credit or debit cards, a prepaid credit card is an option. Prepaid cards are easy to get, require no credit check, and can be used for online shopping or when you can't pay in cash. The cards can be bought online and at brick-and-mortar store 10 Steps to Achieve Financial Freedom 12/27/2018 07:00pm • Start living within your means.You're in good company if you're living paycheck to paycheck, says Jon Brodsky, U.S. country manager for personal finance comparison website Finder.com. "It's common in every single income bracket," he explains. While Brodsky argues people shouldn't beat themselves up Pros and Cons to Buying Mastercard Inc (MA) Stock 12/27/2018 07:00pm • Digital payment investors are seeing a shift between old-school bank and credit card companies and emerging digital financial payment companies, as consumers turn to their smartphones to make payments for everything from gasoline to groceries. And while more consumers are weaning off their plastic-s