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Generation Z: Are You Ready to Get Your First Job? 06/07/2018 08:00pm • To all the recent graduates -- congratulations! Graduating from college comes with a whole host of emotions: excitement about finishing school, sadness over leaving your friends and certainly apprehension around finding the right job. While some of your fellow graduates may already have jobs, many Police investigating death of woman after Md. house fire as homicide 06/07/2018 07:46pm • WASHINGTON — After a fire broke out in a Chillum, Maryland, home, an elderly woman was found dead inside, and now police are investigating her death as a homicide. First responders discovered Jeanette Goines, 76, after a fire at her house in the 1400 block of Ray Road on the morning of April 14 Snake in an SUV: How a Va. woman's drive turned into slithery pain in the tail 06/07/2018 03:52pm • WASHINGTON — A woman's lunch-break drive to a Warrenton, Virginia, Walmart was sidelined this week by the cutest little stowaway — a 30-inch garter snake. Lora Goff was just cruising through downtown Warrenton in her SUV, minding her own, when the snake slithered out of a vent — and got tan Election preparation underway for Maryland’s primary 06/07/2018 03:44pm • GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Ballot paper, memory sticks and tamper tape are just some of the items being checked and re-checked by election workers preparing for the Maryland primary. At each step, workers are making sure that the right ballot gets to the right early voting center, that serial numbe Where to watch, how to get around: What fans need to know for Caps Stanley Cup Game 5 06/07/2018 08:41am • WASHINGTON — Red is running through the streets with Washington Capitals fans gearing up for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Caps are ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights with 3 games to 1 — one win away from claiming the Cup. The Caps face the Golden Knights in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. on Thurs Everything You Need to Know About Alternative Mortgage Lenders 06/06/2018 08:00pm • The 21st century is an incredible time to be a homebuyer. In decades past, your mortgage options were likely limited to whatever your local bank was willing to offer you. But today's marketplace offers a refreshing array of options. With the rise of alternative lenders, homebuyers are able -- now m 5 Reasons You Might Not Need an Annuity 06/06/2018 08:00pm • Annuities can provide helpful income streams in retirement, but not everyone needs them. In fact, for some retirees, annuities may be more trouble than they're worth. For one thing, annuities can be expensive and loaded with fees, making the products difficult to compare if you're shopping for one. School safety survey: What Montgomery Co. students say they want 06/06/2018 02:26pm • WASHINGTON — The Montgomery County Public School system has released its final report on school safety, which includes results from a survey showing students in the Maryland county support stronger security measures. The report is the follow-up to a review of school security practices that bega The New Brain Drain: How Subtle Hearing Loss While Young Changes Brain Function 06/05/2018 08:00pm • Teens and young adults often crank up the volume on their iPods or smartphones or stand near the speakers at rock concerts or nightclubs, all in the name of chilling out or having a good time. Even if they have the foresight to realize these choices could be damaging to their hearing, what neither t Tesla Inc (TSLA) Shareholders Give Musk a Vote of Confidence 06/05/2018 08:00pm • For better or worse, Tesla Inc (Nasdaq: TSLA) shareholders are staying loyal to visionary CEO Elon Musk. Shareholders voted down a proposal to separate Musk's chairman and CEO positions at Tuesday evening's shareholder meeting, and Musk doubled down on his promises that Tesla would be cash-flow pos 5 Ways to Keep Your Vacation Home Safe When You're Away 06/05/2018 08:00pm • Keeping your house secure while you're away is a major concern for many homeowners. Depending on the level of security you need to achieve peace of mind, you may ask a neighbor to keep an eye on the house, request that a friend water the plants or install a security system that allows you to see wha 2018 Va. Primary Guide: 10th District Democrats' differences lie in their backgrounds 06/05/2018 12:25am • WASHINGTON — Virginia's 10th Congressional District is a top target for the national Democrats this fall, and the June 12 primary features six candidates vying for the party’s nomination who may have narrower differences on policy than in their experiences and backgrounds. Each of the six ca 2018 Va. Primary Guide: 1st District Democrats focus on health care, transportation 06/05/2018 12:25am • WASHINGTON — Three Democrats describing themselves as progressives are vying June 12 for the chance to challenge Republican Rep. Rob Wittman in November in the sprawling 1st Congressional District, which stretches from Prince William County through Fredericksburg to Newport News. Differences am 2018 Va. Primary Guide: GOP Senate candidates tout conservative credentials, support for Trump 06/05/2018 12:25am • WASHINGTON — Virginia's June 12 Republican primary for U.S. Senate features three candidates with contrasting styles, each hoping to take on Sen. Tim Kaine from the right in November’s general election. Prince William County Board Chairman Corey Stewart and Del. Nick Freitas, of Culpeper, see 2018 Va. Primary Guide: US House, Senate races 06/05/2018 12:25am • WASHINGTON — Primary elections are being held June 12 for all the U.S. House of Representatives seats in Virginia, as well as the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Tim Kaine. Here’s a look at the candidates and races in the WTOP listening area; click the links for more detailed anal