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DC consultant Patrick Curran talks about his big 'Jeopardy!' win 01/09/2023 12:10am • From trivia nights to crossword puzzles, D.C. consultant Patrick Curran brought home a win for the District on 'Jeopardy!' last week. Growing up, Curran said 'Jeopardy!' had been a family staple, bringing everyone together. "We've always loved the game show," he said. "It's been a part of my l 11 children, 4 adults displaced in DC fire 01/08/2023 08:57pm • D.C. Fire and EMS said that 15 people in Northwest were displaced after a fire burned through their building. Officials told WTOP that the fire happened around 3 a.m. at a residence along the 700 block of Princeton Place. Firefighters could confine the fire to the first floor and douse it enti Law School Admissions: A Month-By-Month Guide 01/08/2023 07:00pm • Applying to law school takes time, money and focus -- not unlike law school itself. Getting an early start reduces headaches and hard decisions down the line. If you're planning to apply to law school for admission next year, here's a helpful timeline of the work ahead. January -- MarchBecause the L The Best Days to Shop in 2022 01/08/2023 07:00pm • Getting the best price on necessities and splurges boils down to timing. By knowing when seasonal items are likely to go on sale and when major sales take place, you can buy what you want but pay significantly less. For 2023, retailers are likely to throw their usual sales events, with the seasons s 11 Basement Renovations on a Budget 01/08/2023 07:00pm • A basement renovation can be a game-changer -- even if you're on a strict budget. Whether it's to increase the value of your home or add another functional living space, you don't have to pay top dollar to enjoy this area of your home. According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost to renovate a basemen Police in DC and Massachusetts search for missing mother of three 01/07/2023 12:42pm • A Massachusetts mother of three young kids who works in real estate in D.C. has been missing since New Year’s Day, setting off a desperate attempt for police to find the woman after she seemingly vanished without a trace. Ana Walshe, 39, was last seen at her home in Cohasset, Massachusetts, a s Crucial Virginia State Police databases restored following earlier outage 01/07/2023 11:51am • The network Virginia State Police uses to keep track of criminal histories, firearm transactions and sex offenders has been mostly restored following Thursday's outage, according to the state agency. Police said Saturday that the Virginia Criminal Information Network has all but two data systems Data Doctors: Preventative maintenance tips for your computer 01/06/2023 07:03pm • Q: What preventative maintenance tasks should I be doing to help my computer run better? A: As with many other items in daily life, preventative maintenance is the key to avoiding expensive repairs that often come as a surprise. Imagine driving your car until it broke down instead of regularly Information sought in fatal Hyattsville shooting 01/05/2023 11:43pm • Police in Prince George's County, Maryland, are offering a reward for information on a fatal shooting in Hyattsville. It happened on Wednesday on the 2600 block of Kirkwood Place near Kirkwood Neighborhood Park just before 6 p.m. Hyattsville City police responded to check on the welfare of a man How to Transfer a Credit Card Balance: A Step-by-Step Guide 01/05/2023 07:00pm • Key Takeaways -- A balance transfer credit card can help you save money on interest.-- If you get a balance transfer card, focus on paying off debt and don't use it for new purchases.-- There are five simple steps to follow for a successful balance transfer.Is a Balance Transfer Credit Card Right fo What Are the Levels of Senior Living? 01/05/2023 07:00pm • Independent living is classified into six domains: hearing, seeing, mobility, communication, cognition and self-care. According to a 2019 analysis from the Administration for Community Living, more than 40% of seniors over 65 struggle to maintain their independence in at least one of these six domai Weekend Road and Rail: Bridge and lane closures on I-66, I-495 01/05/2023 09:49am • This weekend, there will be bridge and lane closures in Northern Virginia and Maryland with ongoing work on the Transform 66 and Purple Line projects. More Local News More Transportation News ROADWORK VIRGINIA There is work happening for the Transform 66 Outside the Belt The Best Mediterranean Diet Recipes 01/04/2023 07:00pm • The Mediterranean diet is a healthy and delicious way to eat.The Mediterranean diet has been a favorite of dietitians for many years. It has consistently ranked No. 1 overall in U.S. News Best Diets rankings. While the health benefits are well established, we wanted to know more about the experience 9 Red Flags That Could Trigger a Tax Audit 01/04/2023 07:00pm • What is an IRS audit?The IRS may choose to review a taxpayer's accounts and financial information to ensure they followed all tax laws. Even though the IRS audited only 0.3% of individual income tax returns in 2020, many taxpayers live in fear of a letter from the bureau questioning items on their r Mediterranean Diet on a Budget 01/04/2023 07:00pm • The Mediterranean style of eating is widely hailed as one of the healthiest diets -- consistently at the top of U.S. News best diets. People who follow a Mediterranean diet are more likely to be at a healthy weight and are at a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Studies also show the