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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 What Business Jargon Really Means 10/02/2018 08:00pm • The meaning behind the messageOffices are buzzing with buzzwords. No matter where you work, it's hard to escape euphemisms, idioms and corporate slang, all of which may impair communication and conceal facts. Jargon has its place. In some industries, workers use it to gain credibility by signaling t Should You Spend Your Nest Egg or Leave a Legacy? 10/02/2018 08:00pm • As you settle into retirement, it's natural to look at your finances and think about how much you want to leave behind. Even if your dream has been to leave an inheritance for your loved ones, you may find your goals or financial situation change over time. "Retirement is a very personal adventure," Can your HOA regulate your holiday decor? 10/02/2018 08:00pm • Fall and winter holidays are perfect for creating an elaborate outdoor scene — whether you're planning to recreate "Frankenstein" in your front yard, light up the walkways for Diwali or feature Santa Claus and his reindeer on your roof. Regardless of which holiday you prefer to go all out for, the 6 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Colorectal Surgeon 10/02/2018 08:00pm • As a society, we don't much like talking about medical problems related to the colon and rectum. But it's important to be aware of what's going on down below. Although it's certainly not the only disease that can arise in the colon or rectum, cancer is a big problem in this region of the body. The A Need a winter escape? Southwest sale offers round-trip fares under $100 10/02/2018 06:43pm • WASHINGTON — From now through Oct. 4, Southwest Airlines is offering customers low fares for domestic winter travel, and booking round-trip tickets can add up to less than $100. One-way ticket prices on dozens of domestic flights are as low as $49 between the shortest routes, and go up to $129 Passes once again required for admission to African-American history museum 10/02/2018 05:33pm • WASHINGTON — The National Museum of African-American History and Culture is going back to its traditional admission system for the rest of the year. Last month, the hugely popular museum held what it called Walk-Up Weekdays, but with the passing of September it returned to requiring passes that 'Hit the ground running' -- FBI has time for a thorough Kavanaugh review, ex-agent says 10/02/2018 01:30pm • WASHINGTON – When the White House on Friday ordered a one-week FBI investigation into the background of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, among the immediate reactions was a skepticism that much could be uncovered in that short amount of time. But a former FBI agent told WTOP on Tuesday that Now a dad, new challenges face Beal this season 10/02/2018 12:50pm • WASHINGTON -- Bradley Beal packed the hospital bag a month before. Paperwork was in order. Insurance information was right. He even arranged the seat in the back of his truck. Now, he waited on word from girlfriend Kamiah Adams. The couple’s first child was set to arrive in the coming weeks. Th Indie horror king comes to DC: Don Coscarelli on Hollywood, his memoir and more 10/02/2018 12:42am • "You think when you die, you go to heaven. … You come to us!" — Angus Scrimm, "Phantasm," 1979 WASHINGTON — The landscape of horror is always in flux because horror, more than any other genre, is the lens through which humanity is inspected. But death, fear of the unknown and cosmic terror How to Get a Bachelor's Degree Using New Alternatives 10/01/2018 08:00pm • In 2013, 20-year-old Carmel Wright, who had worked as a nanny and tutor after graduating from high school, was ready to consider college. Then she mysteriously lost the use of her right leg. What turned out to be an unusual muscle-bone condition set her on a yearlong path of treatment in Sacramento Managing Smartphone Use in the Office 10/01/2018 08:00pm • Smartphones are part of our daily lives, but that doesn't mean they should be a pervasive part of our professional lives. They do have their place: They help us stay organized, connected and able to complete work on the go through email and apps. However, many employees ignore basic phone etiquette The Urbanization of the Globe: What it Means for Our Growing Cities 10/01/2018 08:00pm • From time immemorial, cities have been the central gathering places of human life, from where the great ideas and movements of the world have sprouted. In this country, the beginnings of our independence fomented with the Boston Tea Party, while Philadelphia served as the home of the Constitutional 7 ways to stream scary movies for free this Halloween 10/01/2018 08:00pm • For many people, Halloween season is the best time of year. When ghosts and ghouls walk the earth each October, it's a great time to celebrate all things scary and spooky in order to remind ourselves of the inescapable reality of death. That doesn't mean Halloween has to be morbid and morose, though 14 Myths and Misconceptions About the Flu Vaccine 10/01/2018 08:00pm • The flu vaccine is surrounded by myths and misconceptions. In his more than 20 years working as a certified physician assistant, Eric Amoh has heard many patients recite a multitude of myths about the flu vaccine. Among the misconceptions: The vaccine can give you the flu, you don't need it if you n