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How to Keep Your Child's Credit Safe 09/23/2018 08:00pm • You probably know how important it is to protect your credit from fraud, but as a parent, you might not realize that your child's credit is up for grabs by identity thieves, too. Javelin Strategy & Research estimated that more than 1 million children were the victim of identity fraud in 2017, w The Surprising Health Benefits of 'Defensive Pessimism' 09/23/2018 08:00pm • We've all heard or read about the utility of positive thinking. Many life and sports coaches espouse the concept. The book "The Power of Positive Thinking," written by Norman Vincent Peale and published in 1952, was an international best-seller. An array of accomplished people, including Mohandas "M How Does a Short Sale Work? 09/23/2018 08:00pm • If a divorce, job transfer, job loss or other major life event leaves you unable to keep up with mortgage payments, you may face foreclosure or short sale. A short sale can offer much-needed financial relief, but negatively affects your credit history and ability to buy another home in the near futu Some stink, others sing, but they’re all looking to move into your home 09/23/2018 09:11am • WASHINGTON — Fall has arrived and with it comes the annual migration of several species of bugs from the outdoors, into your home. In a few weeks, insects such as the multicolored Asian ladybird beetle will creep into warm and cozy homes, University of Maryland entomologist Mike Raupp said. Musical instruments available for checkout at Montgomery Co. library 09/22/2018 06:16pm • WASHINGTON — One library in Rockville, Maryland, was not as quiet as usual Saturday. At the Twinbrook Library in Montgomery County, those attending the launch of the Library of Things were able to create music with the inventory of 29 musical instruments now available for checkout. Montgomer What local nurses are doing for hurricane victims in North Carolina 09/21/2018 05:41pm • WASHINGTON — Local caregivers who've traveled south to the Hurricane Florence disaster zone are working 12-hour shifts and living in shelters alongside the victims they're helping. "Every person has a story, and each one is unique. Most people have lost considerable, if not everything," said Be Ready to make a donation? Here's how to vet a charity online 09/21/2018 05:02am • Q: Are there any online resources for vetting charities before I make a donation? Charity fraud scams are an ongoing problem, with the expected increase whenever a disaster strikes. Clever fraudsters have become very good at tugging at heartstrings to elicit donations to what will appear as a leg In wake of DC runner’s stabbing death, coaches share running safety tips to remember 09/21/2018 04:36am • WASHINGTON — A woman was killed earlier this week during a run in D.C.'s Logan Circle neighborhood, and while so much is not known about what led to her death, two local running coaches say it’s a reminder about the importance of running safety. Wendy Martinez — who was described by her fam Tale of a Troll: Former Russian 'troll factory' worker faces retaliation; warns US ahead of midterms 09/21/2018 03:00am • In WTOP's three-part series "Tale of a Troll," J.J. Green delves into the inner workings of a troll house in St. Petersburg, Russia, that aimed to trick Americans on various social media platforms as part of a Kremlin-backed disinformation campaign. WASHINGTON — In a job that required him to sp Washington Renegades rugby team provides model of inclusivity for American sports 09/21/2018 02:07am • WASHINGTON — Chris Adams is straight. It’s the kind of descriptor we rarely bother assigning — assuming it as the default — particularly in the sports world, and even more so in an alpha male, contact sport like rugby. Adams was a military kid who played college rugby at UConn, where the How to Raise Healthy Kids This School Year 09/20/2018 08:00pm • The school bell rings -- and so does the opportunity for children to be around a variety of peer influences who may have a lot to say about food and body weight. Perhaps your child is entering a new school this year with new food selections, or he or she has different friends than they've had to ea Learning Life's Lessons the Hard Way 09/20/2018 08:00pm • From school suspensions to traffic citations, teens can get into a boatload of trouble. And it's inevitable that adolescents are going to make mistakes and some are going to be doozies. But as a parent, how do you handle it when your teen gets into big trouble? My son, for example, recently receive Everything You Need to Know About Credit Counselors 09/20/2018 08:00pm • If budgeting troubles or financial curveballs such as medical issues, divorce and major home repairs have left you struggling with debt, you may need help getting back in the black. A credit counselor can work with you to set up a budget and payment plan to resolve outstanding debts and plan for a b A New Face After Traumatic Injury 09/20/2018 08:00pm • Think about all the functions your face performs: In so many ways, it allows a person to interface with the world -- and not just to interact, either. "It's your identity, you chew, you breathe," says Dr. Dan Ceradini, an assistant professor and director of research in the Hansjörg Wyss Department Tips to prevent 'runner's knee' and other common running injuries 09/20/2018 04:24am • WASHINGTON — Injuries are a risk with any athletic activity, and running is no exception. While strains and sprains can happen to runners, "runner's knee" is one of the more common injuries that befall the group. As training ramps up for thousands of people getting ready for the Marine Corps