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Capital Bikeshare rolls out electric bikes as part of pilot program 09/04/2018 07:40pm • WASHINGTON – New electric-assist Capital Bikeshare bikes are being placed into docking stations for use across the region Wednesday, which could make it much more reasonable to ride uphill. The first 80 of the pedal-assist Capital Bikeshare bikes will initially be available for about three mont Heat, humidity expected through workweek with relief possible Thursday 09/04/2018 07:00pm • "Feels like" temperatures for Tuesday, Sept. 4 — combining the actual air temperature with the expected humidity. (Courtesy National Weather Service) WASHINGTON — With Labor Day over, fall is in sight -- but heat and humidity this week makes it feel closer to July than pumpkin-flavor-everyth Recently adopted dog apparently killed owner outside Columbia home 09/04/2018 03:35pm • WASHINGTON — A Columbia, Maryland, woman found dead in her backyard Monday apparently was killed by her own dog. The Howard County police say that when a relative found 64-year-old Robin Conway injured outside her home on Tamar Drive Monday evening, a pit bull she had adopted just two weeks ago Va. police departments join forces after string of 7-Eleven robberies 09/04/2018 01:19pm • WASHINGTON — The Loudoun County Sheriff's Department is working together with the Leesburg police to track down a man suspected of robbing three Virginia 7-Eleven stores. The first armed robbery occurred at 2:41 a.m. on Monday inside the 7-Eleven located at 110 Dry Mill Rd. SW in Leesburg. Shor Farmers' Almanac predicts 'teeth-chattering' winter, but could be bunk 09/04/2018 09:34am • WASHINGTON — Don't bet the farm on it, but the 200-year-old Farmers' Almanac is calling for a 2019 winter that will be "colder-than-normal … from the Continental Divide east through the Appalachians." The Almanac's forecast also calls for an "unusually snowy and/or wet" winter for the mid-Atl Your Child's Health Should Be Part of the Back-to-School Checklist 09/03/2018 08:00pm • As summer winds down, parents and caregivers of children are preparing for the new school year. While your to-do list likely includes getting school supplies, it's also a great time to add a few important health items to the checklist. Health check-ups are essential, and all school age children and What Can Women Do Now to Lower Risk of Lung Cancer Death? 09/03/2018 08:00pm • We all know that there are fundamental differences in anatomy between the sexes. As they say, vive la différence. But there are other physiological differences that sometimes show up in diseases and conditions, where you might not expect to see them. One such difference arises in women and lung can The Best Business Jobs 09/03/2018 08:00pm • Taking care of business From the person who greets clients in the lobby to the executive who oversees all operations, it takes many kinds of professionals to make a company successful. The corporate world features career opportunities for workers of all skill sets and education levels. Learn more ab How to Write a Retirement Letter to Your Employer 09/03/2018 08:00pm • After years of saving and planning, fortunate employees get to finally announce their intention to retire. This usually involves writing a letter to your supervisor or employer indicating your plans and the date you expect to leave your position. But writing a retirement letter can be a tricky and s How Long Do My Mistakes Stay on My Credit Report? 09/03/2018 08:00pm • It's a terrible feeling to see a negative item on your credit report. It can drag down your credit score as well as your self-esteem. But take solace in knowing that there's a light at the end of this tunnel. Whether you have a collection account or a bankruptcy, it eventually falls off your report. 5 Ways to Detox Your Liver That Really Work 09/03/2018 08:00pm • Want to get loose at happy hour -- and still show up fresh for work the next day? How about saying yes to a night out with friends -- college style -- without canceling your next-morning workout? You know you'd rather enjoy an evening on your couch with a bottle of wine if you knew you'd wake up san 3 Steps to Take After Medical School Interviews 09/03/2018 08:00pm • When interview season winds down, medical school applicants may believe their work is done. After all, the admissions process is out of their hands and into the hands of the admissions committees. While it may be tempting to sit back and passively await admissions decisions, the time between intervi Does your family have a plan? September is Emergency Preparedness Month 09/03/2018 02:27pm • WASHINGTON — Potential hazards in the D.C. area include everything from earthquakes and severe weather to man-made events like extreme traffic jams and terrorism. As September marks Emergency Preparedness Month, it may be time to update your at-home emergency plan. "Take some positive steps TSA official: Reston man had 2 loaded guns in carry-on bag at Dulles Airport 09/01/2018 05:58pm • WASHINGTON — A Reston, Virginia, man has been cited by police after an X-ray machine at Dulles International Airport detected two loaded semi-automatic handguns in his carry-on bag. Transportation Security Administration officers found the weapons as the man went through a security check point on 2 firetrucks crash while heading to apartment fire in Southeast DC 08/31/2018 10:41pm • WASHINGTON — Two firetrucks crashed into each other on the way to an apartment fire Friday night in Southeast D.C., injuring several firefighters. Around 6:45 p.m., the firetrucks collided on 15th and K streets in Southeast, not far from the blaze that broke out in the 1400 block of L Street.