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What Are the Risks of Kidney Donation? 12/05/2018 07:00pm • When Cameron Drake's kidneys failed unexpectedly, he didn't have to look far for a donor. In late October, his mother's left kidney was removed and transplanted into Cameron at VCU Health's Hume-Lee Transplant Center in Richmond, Virginia. Although the decline in his kidney function that ultimately Shipping Christmas cheer? 2018 holiday deadlines to know 12/05/2018 10:23am • WASHINGTON — You've finished up your Christmas cards, you've shopped till you dropped for those coveted gift items, but you can't deliver packages to various places in one night. After all, you're not Santa Claus. If you're sending out packages this holiday season and want to ensure they get to Celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah? Tips for interfaith families 12/05/2018 12:58am • WASHINGTON — For most of her life, Simone Bloom Nathan had “Christmas envy.” “I saw all these beautiful trees decorated with little trains running around them and sparkles, and I wanted one. I really, really wanted one,” said Nathan, who was raised Jewish and grew up in South Africa 5 Tips To Handle Stock Market Volatility 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Volatility in U.S. stocks ramped up again on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 index dropping another 2.6 percent. It's been quite a while since investors have dealt with this level of market volatility, and plenty of portfolios are deeply in the red since October. Fortunately, there are simple ways in What Student Loan Borrowers Can Expect From Financial Aid Mobile App 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Last fall, as part of its efforts to modernize the financial aid process from application through repayment, the U.S. Department of Education announced a blueprint for its Next Generation Financial Services Environment. The enhancements will better serve both potential and current student loan borr How Much of My Credit Limit Should I Use? 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Your credit limit tells you exactly how much money your credit card issuer will let you use without paying a penalty. You can use as much of your limit as you want -- but that doesn't mean you should max out your card. Here's a look at what you should know about your credit limit. What Happens When 7 reasons why renovating is better than buying a new home 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Not everyone is fooled by the idea that the grass is always greener on the other side. Given the option to make changes to their home or opt for a new one, 76 percent of Americans would rather renovate than use their savings for a down payment, according to real estate information company Zillow' Is dairy a good choice for your heart? 12/04/2018 07:00pm • A glass of milk: a drink once so innocent, it was associated only with chocolate chip cookies and Santa Claus. But today, that same glass may just as likely be met with gasps from people fearing disease and indigestion. Why such a shift? To start, humans are the only species on the planet to s 8 Finely Focused Health ETFs to Buy 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Invest in health care ETFs with more precision.Health care investments have broad appeal. From stock pickers riding a fast-moving drug startup to long-term investors enjoying stability and dividends, this part of the market brings several positives. These stocks also can help limit the effects of vo Dealing With Gun Fallout From an ER Nurse's Perspective 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Gunshot victims receive lifesaving care in hospitals throughout the country. This month, U.S. News is running a four-part series with perspectives from health care providers who strive to help patients injured by gun violence. Below, trauma nurses describe what happens when gun victims arrive in th New Pr. George's schools audit boasts improvements but some 'strain credulity' 12/04/2018 01:39pm • WASHINGTON — A follow-up audit looking into allegations that Prince George’s County Public Schools had been changing grades in order to allow more students to graduate determined that, while improvements have been made, more oversight is still needed. And some are voicing concerns about the i Expect more road closures for George HW Bush's procession on Wed. 12/04/2018 06:40am • WASHINGTON — The funeral procession for former President George H.W. Bush will close a number of roads across the metropolitan area on Wednesday as the late president's body is taken by motorcade to the National Cathedral. "The motorcade is going to move relatively quickly, so any road closure Dining with the stars: What it takes to host, cook for 'Honors' celebs 12/04/2018 01:22am • WASHINGTON — With breathtaking views of Georgetown, the Potomac River and Theodore Roosevelt Island, The Kennedy Center’s River Terrace is a favorite gathering spot for preshow selfies and intermission musings. But on Sunday night, the overlook was a working kitchen. More than 100 cook Common Myths About Asthma 12/03/2018 07:00pm • Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions seen in both kids and adults. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, more than 26 million people -- or 8.3 percent of the U.S. population -- currently have asthma. With so many people suffering, it's not surprising tha How to Keep Your Credit Card Number Safe Online 12/03/2018 07:00pm • The season of cheer is also the season of credit card fraud, unfortunately. Because it's a popular time for thievery, you want to make sure you take extra steps to protect your credit card numbers while shopping online. If you're thinking about using a debit card for online shopping, you need to ret