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Smithsonian welcomes 3 newborn cheetahs at Virginia facility 10/01/2018 02:17pm • WASHINGTON — A first-time mom is making headlines at the Smithsonian Institution as a cheetah gave birth to three cubs in the same Virginia facility where she was saved alongside her brothers. The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia, welcomed the litter on VOTER VOICES: Montgomery Co. voters sound off on Hogan, Jealous and the issues that matter to them 10/01/2018 04:17am • This story is part of the series, "Voter Voices." WTOP asked voters across Maryland what issues concerned them, and who would be getting their vote in the upcoming election for governor. Other chapters have included stops in Howard County, Baltimore City, Frederick County, and Prince George's Caps' Tom Wilson could face suspension for hit in preseason game 09/30/2018 08:51pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson could face a suspension of six or more games for a blindside hit to the head of St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist during a preseason game on Sunday. The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced in a tweet Sunday night that it The Truth About Credit Card Debt Settlement 09/30/2018 08:00pm • In general, your credit card company wants its money back -- all of it. Part of your agreement when using the card is that you'll pay back all the charges you've made, plus any interest and fees that you accrue. But, in some cases, credit card issuers realize that getting everything you owe simply i Why What You Focus on Matters at Work 09/30/2018 08:00pm • One of the biggest challenges people in nearly every industry face today goes beyond simply getting through the large volume of work they have in front of them. It's about figuring out how to dodge distractions from their workload so that they have enough time and energy left to channel toward their How Bad Is It Really to Drink While Taking Antibiotics and Other Meds? 09/30/2018 08:00pm • Warning: Do Not Use With Alcohol You're about to order your first beer of the night when it hits you: You've been taking antibiotics for a few days to treat a no-longer-bothersome travel bug. Are you even "allowed" to drink? Maybe, maybe not. "Alcohol is a drug, so anytime you combine one drug with Encouraging Physical Activity in Children 09/30/2018 08:00pm • For most parents, the ultimate goal is to raise healthy, smart, successful and happy children. Anyone who has kids can attest to the fact that it's a wild ride, with some twists and turns that aren't always visible up ahead. There's no manual, no green light that will spin and flash when you make t College Football Corner: Put up your Dukes 09/30/2018 03:16pm • WASHINGTON — On a weekend where Maryland and Navy were idle while Virginia and Virginia Tech were on the road, the spotlight shined on the commonwealth's capital as James Madison roasted Richmond, 63-10. As September ends, the #2 team in FCS appears to be on another collision course with North Local Child Passenger Safety events ensure kids get buckled properly 09/29/2018 05:30pm • WASHINGTON — As many as three out of four child car seats aren’t installed properly, according to SafeKids. To make sure parents get the right information to keep children safe in the car, law enforcement and safety advocates fan out across the U.S. in September during Child Passenger Safet 2 kids lost to Montgomery Co. murder-suicide remembered at vigil 09/29/2018 05:50am • SILVER SPRING, Md. — Teachers and classmates gathered on Friday night to remember two Silver Spring children whose lives were cut short by a Sept. 17 murder-suicide. Ten-year-old Andy and 11-year-old Mina Kim were the youngest of four family members who died as a result of what police said was Kitty at Va. shelter adopted after video of unique purr goes viral 09/28/2018 06:13pm • WASHINGTON — It was a sound that had the staff at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington scrambling from the lobby to see what was making that noise. Turned out it was 3-year-old Jared, an orange tabby cat that had been transferred from another shelter. And Chelsea Lindsey, AWLA's communicat Tractor-trailer accidents cleared after causing Inner Loop delays 09/28/2018 08:33am • WASHINGTON — Two early Friday morning incidents involving tractor-trailers caused traffic delays and lane closures on the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway. All lanes of the Inner Loop near Maryland Route 355/Rockville Pike reopened around 8:25 a.m. about five hours after a tractor-trailer jac Should I Fund My Business with a Credit Card? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • If you're starting a business and looking for quick and easy financing, one source is as close as your wallet. Personal and business credit cards are an attractive way to pay for some of the bills you'll face as a business owner, especially in the early stages when cash flow can't always match expen What Is a Geriatric Emergency Department? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • Nobody loves an emergency room visit, least of all older patients. Everything about the ER experience can be more challenging for older adults. Time in the waiting room is harder to tolerate: You're cold and they've run out of blankets. If you're confused or disoriented, the harsh lighting, bursts Seniors: Traveling Abroad? Consider These Recommendations 09/27/2018 08:00pm • Retirement brings many opportunities to enjoy leisure time. Americans spend a tremendous amount of time visiting family and friends and taking in sights around and out of this country. For many individuals, these are times that bring fond memories and are extremely enjoyable. To keep the good times