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Judge hints some evidence in 'Potomac River Rapist' case may not be admissible 10/05/2022 09:18pm • After two days of hearings in September, lawyers in the D.C. case against the man police have called the "Potomac River Rapist" argued over how the evidence was collected, and whether it should be admissible in court when the case goes to trial next month. While no final decisions were made, the 10 Common Mistakes Made on the FAFSA 10/05/2022 08:00pm • Many colleges, universities and states use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA, to determine students' eligibility for nonfederal need-based aid -- additional funds students can use to pay for school. But making a mistake on the FAFSA or submitting the applicati Food Safety 101: How to Protect Yourself Against Foodborne Illness 10/05/2022 08:00pm • One in six Americans -- around 48 million people -- will get sick from food poisoning this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionFor some people, this manifests as a mild stomach ache that will keep you out of action for a day or two. However, certain strains or infection Can You Buy a House With a Credit Card? 10/05/2022 08:00pm • At first glance, the idea of buying a house with a credit card sounds irresponsible, if not impossible. While it technically is possible to do so in very limited circumstances, it's generally not a good idea, especially if you have less expensive options available. Whether you're thinking about usin How to Prepare and Repair a Home Before and After a Hurricane or Major Storm 10/05/2022 08:00pm • It may be hard to imagine your home -- the place you feel safest -- being ripped apart by wind or flooded in a major storm. But it does happen, whether you live on the coast of Florida or in the middle of the country. If you haven't thought about worst case scenarios for your home in a storm, you ma The COVID Student Loan Repayment Pause Is Ending: What Borrowers Should Do Now 10/05/2022 08:00pm • Borrowers need to know and do some critical things before the pandemic-related pause on repaying federal student loans ends this year and payments resume in January 2023. Student loan and finance experts advise taking the following steps right away: -- Update your contact information with your stude How to Rake Leaves 10/04/2022 08:00pm • Now that autumn has arrived, changing leaves will soon follow. Beautiful autumn leaves in hues of red and gold ultimately fall to the ground and pile up in the yard, where they can prevent the growth of other plants, attract pests and detract from your home's curb appeal. Despite being a tedious tas How to Make the Most of Virtual College Tours 10/03/2022 08:00pm • Virtual campus tours, which many schools implemented initially as a way to keep up with the technological times, proved a necessity once the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the normal flow of the college-seeking process. Now, college admissions and marketing professionals say virtual campus tours are a Things You Should Know About Groupon 10/03/2022 08:00pm • It's been nearly 15 years since Groupon burst on the scene as a way to score deep discounts on everything from fine dining to car detailing. It quickly developed a legion of devoted followers, but deal vouchers that were difficult to redeem or expired quickly disillusioned some shoppers. However, th 7 Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 10/03/2022 08:00pm • Here are seven of the best ways to invest $1,000.If you have an extra $1,000 sitting in a savings or checking account, one of the best ways to earn a return on that money is to invest in the stock market. If you're new to investing, buying a low-cost, diversified S&P 500 exchange-traded fund, or College Football Corner: Midseason crises for the Commonwealth schools 10/03/2022 05:12am • After a dream 2021 season, Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong is dealing with a nightmare 2022. NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown) Nobody expected Virginia or Virginia Tech to run the table. Each was in the first year o What You Can Do With an MBA in Supply Chain Management 10/02/2022 08:00pm • The importance of supply chain managers has recently hit the public eye. These professionals were needed to ensure essential ingredients for medications, ventilators and vaccines could be delivered around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. And breakdowns in corporate supply chains over the last Tractor-trailer overturns, oil spilled on Beltway 10/02/2022 08:22am • A tractor-trailer overturned early Sunday morning on the Capital Beltway Inner Loop near Rockville Pike in Maryland. It happened around 4:30 a.m. according to Pete Piringer, chief spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, who said the tractor-trailer was then abandoned as there was fuel Odd crime scene leads to conflicting theories about shooting deaths 10/01/2022 11:08pm • When investigators entered the McLean, Virginia home of millionaire mother Pam Hargan, they discovered the bodies of Pam and her youngest daughter Helen, who was found with a rifle. Hours later, police told the family her wound looked self-inflicted. Did Helen shoot her mom and then take her own lif Herndon man charged in homicide after crash in victim's vehicle 10/01/2022 10:59pm • A man has been charged with second-degree murder and grand larceny following the death of a Leesburg, Virginia, man on Friday. Mario R. Hernandez-Navarrate, 19, of Herndon, Virginia, was apprehended Friday after being involved in a crash in the victim’s vehicle in Fairfax County, according to a