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Some address, party changes not processed in Maryland 06/24/2018 02:05pm • WASHINGTON — Due to a programming error, Maryland voters who submitted an address or party change may need to cast a provisional ballot in the primary election. Maryland State Administrator of Elections Linda H. Lamonte said in a statement that approximately 18,700 changes were not submitted to Photos: 2018 Poor People's Campaign Rally 06/23/2018 09:34pm • WASHINGTON -- The Poor People's Campaign and supporters joined together for a rally on Saturday to protest poverty in D.C. The rally was held at the National Mall, but the group marched to the U.S. Capitol and back to the National Mall around 1 p.m. See photos of the event below. To learn more Maryland primary election guide 2018 06/22/2018 04:30am • WASHINGTON — Maryland voters heading to the polls face potential ballot overload, as they weigh in on the governor’s race, U.S. House and Senate seat contests and crowded local races in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. At the top of the ticket, several Democrats are aiming to challe Wine of the Week: Good things come from small distributors 06/22/2018 01:42am • WASHINGTON — Sometimes you have to look very hard to find great values in wine. But once in a while, luck intervenes and the wine values find you. Such was my luck several weeks ago when I was introduced to Noah Stevens at a charity event by a mutual friend. It turns out that Stevens is the ex Your Guide to the Ever-Expanding Frozen Dessert Aisle 06/21/2018 08:00pm • I'm crazy for ice cream and frozen treats. So when I walk down the frozen dessert aisle at my local market, I can't help but stick my head in the freezer to check out all the latest goodies to hit store shelves. Regular ice cream, frozen fruit bars and kid-friendly frozen goodies are still there, bu 6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You're Diagnosed With Diabetes 06/21/2018 08:00pm • The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases lays out the basics: Diabetes is "a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high." Your body converts the foods you eat into energy and this energy -- glucose -- is circulated by your bloodstrea 10 Things to Do Immediately After Your Identity Is Stolen 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Last year, more than 145 million Americans had their personal information accessed during a security breach at the credit bureau Experian. That's 145 million people who could be in the crosshairs for stolen identities, not to mention the millions more impacted by breaches in recent years at Target, Will Rising Rates Hurt Builder Stocks? 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Homebuilder stocks were among the biggest gainers in 2017, with many of the largest companies gaining more than 50 percent last year, but now the party is over. Although the economy is strong -- which you'd think would fuel more home buying -- homebuilder stocks are being crushed this year. Toll Br How to Find Quiet in a Noisy World 06/21/2018 08:00pm • You never really get used to it.Noise was once just thought of as an annoyance. Today, while many people still aren't hearing the warnings, a significant body of research speaks to its harmful effects: from the more obvious hearing loss to stress, sleep deprivation and increased cardiovascular risk 9 Health Effects of Helmet Use and Bike-Sharing 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Fasten your helmet and hop on. Breezing past the queue of cars at the parking garage. Pedaling with ease rather than slumping behind the steering wheel. Clearing your mind after a hard day's work with the wind at your back instead of jostling against the subway masses. It's easy to see why city comm How Do Money Orders Work? 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Money orders offer a safe alternative form of payment to a regular check. Think of it this way: Getting a money order is a little like using a check that has already cleared the bank. For example, if somebody gives you a money order worth $100, it's as good as cash once you deposit it at your bank Should I Work With a Mortgage Broker? 06/21/2018 08:00pm • If you're embarking on the homebuying process, you may consider whether working with a mortgage broker is right for your transaction. While you can sort through loan types and rates on your own, mortgage loan experts like brokers might be a good option to help expedite securing the right lender for 4 Tips to Dodge Summer's Portfolio Blues 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Summer brings the heat but a lull in the stock market may leave you feeling cold. "Historically, the summer months are a slow period in the stock market," says Bradley Zucker, financial consultant and president of Safe Money Advisors in Las Vegas. "The market slowdown usually lasts until about Labo DC Water warns customers of technician scam 06/21/2018 07:50am • WASHINGTON — A local utility company warns that a recent scam could be coming to your door if you live in the D.C. area. DC Water is warning customers that scammers claiming to represent the utility may be calling and asking for personal information or to send a technician to your home. Two Fatal truck collision, fire impacts traffic on Wilson Bridge 06/20/2018 11:00pm • WASHINGTON — A fatal traffic collision and fire Wednesday shut down a portion of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge for hours and impacted traffic in the surrounding area. The fire occurred in the Outer Loop lanes of the bridge around 11 a.m. The blaze was ignited after a northbound tractor trailer lost