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College Football Corner: Cooking with Gus College Football Corner: Cooking with Gus 10/07/2018 01:49pm • WASHINGTON — Saturday's marquee matchup saw No. 19 Texas upset the Big 12 applecart by outscoring No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 after a game filled with plenty of thrill and spills — and chills. The notoriously slow-starting Longhorns jumped out to a 24-10 second quarter lead and led 45-24 after three Invasive spotted lanternfly makes journey into Virginia Invasive spotted lanternfly makes journey into Virginia 10/05/2018 04:55am • Another invasive insect arrives in the region The spotted lanternfly — an invasive insect from Asia — had been, so far, only seen in several counties outside of Philadelphia, but, this year, it has been sighted in parts of Virginia. Here's what to know about the spotted lanternfly: The Worried about the latest Windows 10 update? Here's what to know 10/04/2018 09:11pm • Q: I’m reading horror stories about the latest Windows update deleting files. What should I do to protect my system? Microsoft recently started rolling out the Windows 10 October 2018 update (version 1809) that will start automatically installing itself for most systems starting next week. I Educating Women on Breast Cancer Risks and Advanced Treatment Options 10/04/2018 08:00pm • For more than 30 years, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been recognized each October by thousands of organizations, charities and individuals in order to increase visibility of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. While BCAM cert 11 ways to make your retirement more relaxing 10/04/2018 08:00pm • With no job to tie you down, retirement is meant to be a relaxing time. However, your newfound freedom and leisure time can quickly become stress-inducing if you spend too much time fretting about your finances. To better manage that anxiety, here are 11 clever strategies to take some of the fina Brazil's Elections Approach with Jair Bolsonaro as the Presidential Front-Runner 10/04/2018 08:00pm • RECIFE, Brazil -- Brazilians are accustomed to upheaval. The country is still struggling to pull itself out of its deepest recession in decades, the latest chapter in the country's cyclical history of economic boom and bust. Violence, a staple of modern-day Brazil, is roiling society. The country ex Some grain-free dog foods might not be as healthy as you'd think Some grain-free dog foods might not be as healthy as you'd think 10/04/2018 01:41pm • WASHINGTON — A trend toward healthier dog food could actually be causing health problems. The Food and Drug Administration recently began studying grain-free dog diets after some reports of dogs being diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscles are weakened. Th Va. election changes coming after 'fraud' in petitions circulated by GOP candidate's staffers Va. election changes coming after 'fraud' in petitions circulated by GOP candidate's staffers 10/04/2018 09:45am • EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story stated the wrong day of the week. The State Board of Elections meets Tuesday. WASHINGTON — After a Virginia judge kicked an independent congressional candidate off the ballot due to apparent fraud driven by staffers for Republican Rep. Scott Taylo Fall into color: Promising signs for vibrant foliage this season 10/04/2018 02:56am • WASHINGTON — Conditions are ripe for a colorful fall foliage season, but a Virginia Tech tree expert notes some bright sunny days are needed to coax out the best displays that include red. Red colors act as sunscreen to protect nutrients in the leaves from damaging sun rays as leaves prepare to When Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy a Good Idea? 10/03/2018 08:00pm • Testosterone replacement therapy is a popular topic today, as millions of American men are turning to it to replace what they perceive as low levels of a hormone that makes them characteristically male. Late-night television commercials promise that TRT will make men feel more energetic, alert, men 12 Documents to Prepare Now for Your Heirs 10/03/2018 08:00pm • No one likes to think about death and end-of-life arrangements. However, being prepared for the inevitable is not only a smart thing to do, it's also a kind thing to do for loved ones. When people don't have their paperwork in order, "It's a complete nightmare for everybody," says Steven Jablonski, How to Read a Closing Disclosure 10/03/2018 08:00pm • Refinancing or closing on a new home is an exciting time, but don't skip off to the signing table before reading the closing disclosure. After closing, the property and all its financial responsibilities will be yours. For this reason, it is essential that you give this document your utmost attenti Sweet feat: Top-selling candy for Halloween 2018 Sweet feat: Top-selling candy for Halloween 2018 10/03/2018 10:30am • WASHINGTON — Trick or treat? Treat, obviously. (Unless you're some kind of horrible garbage person.) It's the most wonderful time of year for ghouls, goblins and spooks of all ages. Online grocer Peapod recently released its third-annual list of the top candy favored for trick-or-treating Best Columbus Day sales for 2018 10/02/2018 08:00pm • While Columbus Day weekend isn't as big a deal as other famous three-day weekends such as Presidents Day and Memorial Day, it's the last notable shopping holiday before Black Friday. And while stores don't always explicitly call their sales "Columbus Day sales," plenty of retailers, especially depar What College Students Need to Know About Credit Card Fraud 10/02/2018 08:00pm • Almost two-thirds of college students aren't concerned about falling victim to identity fraud, according to a 2015 report by Javelin Strategy & Research. At the same time, students experienced the most severe effects of fraud of any age group. It's not always possible to prevent credit card fra
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