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Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2018 12/18/2018 05:26am • In a year filled with heightened political vitriol, two deaths brought the nation together to remember men who represented a seemingly bygone era of U.S. politics. George H.W. Bush was a president, vice president, congressman, CIA director and Navy pilot during World War II, where he flew 58 DC area’s reversible roads and high-occupancy highways 12/17/2018 02:18pm • WASHINGTON — On top of the daily traffic congestion and crashes, there are a dizzying array of reversible, restricted and controlled-access highways across the D.C. area. Below you'll find the rules of the road and turn-around times for the high-occupancy highways and reversible parkways across How Emotional Labor May Affect You at Work 12/13/2018 07:00pm • Do you work in a field where you're expected to give customers service with a smile, no matter how lousy you may feel inside or how irritating they are? Or, do you work in an environment where you're supposed to squelch your own feelings and kowtow to the wishes of clients, patients or difficult sup 5 Ways to Save Money on Honeymoon Travel 12/10/2018 07:00pm • With the average wedding in America costing around $33,000 (according to The Knot's most recent Real Wedding Study), the last thing many newlyweds want to do is empty their pockets to go on a lavish honeymoon. Thankfully, with some careful planning and creativity, you can soak in wedded bliss on a Car Review: Volvo goes from boring to head-turner with the Flagship S90 luxury sedan 12/09/2018 10:24pm • WASHINGTON -- When I think of Volvo, I think "safe" but boxy and boring when it comes to styling. Recently, Volvo has traded that conservative style for a more modern look and it’s really paying off. Their SUVs, sedans and even the once humble and plain wagon models have been redone for the 21s WATCH: Thousands salute Bush funeral train 4141 on final Texas ride 12/06/2018 07:08pm •  COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Thousands waved and cheered along the route as funeral train No. 4141 — for the 41st president — carried George H.W. Bush's remains to their final resting place on Thursday, his last journey as a week of national remembrance took on a decidedly personal fee 'Schindler's List' returns to theaters for 25th anniversary 12/06/2018 12:48am • WASHINGTON — No filmmaker in the history of Hollywood has delivered as many beloved blockbusters as Steven Spielberg, from "Jaws" (1975) to "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981), "E.T." (1982) to "Close Encounters" (1977), "Jurassic Park" (1993) to "Saving Private Ryan" (1998). But his crowning Today in History: Nov. 29 11/29/2018 12:00am • Today is Thursday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 29, 1890, the first Army-Navy football game was played at West Point, New York; Navy defeated Army, 24-0. On this date: In 1864, a Colorado militia killed at least 150 peaceful Cheyenne Indians in th Today in History: Nov. 23 11/23/2018 12:39am • Today is Friday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On November 23rd, 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed Nov. 25 a day of national mourning following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. On this date: In 1765, Frederick County, Maryland, be What Is a Hospitalist? 11/18/2018 07:00pm • Once upon a time, primary care doctors had the time and flexibility to look in on their patients who had been admitted to the hospital. This often happened after normal business hours, at the end of a long day of appointments with other patients in their office. This was manageable, up until sometim How to Choose the Best Investments for a Self-Directed IRA 11/08/2018 07:00pm • There's no denying the importance of diversification in your portfolio. A well-balanced mix of investments is critical for managing risk and riding waves of market volatility. While the typical investor may turn to a mix of stocks, mutual funds and bonds for diversification, others may seek to broa What Is a Boutique Hotel? 10/21/2018 08:00pm • The word "boutique" is thrown around quite a lot these days, from boutique agencies to boutique exercise studios to, of course, boutique hotels. But what are boutique hotels, and what sets them apart from more typical accommodations? To help you better understand this lodging option, U.S. News spok Will You Really Live on Less in Retirement? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • You may have heard that you'll need 70 to 80 percent of your pre-retirement income to live comfortably once you leave the workforce. But financial experts advise against adhering to that advice. "I think it's a terrible rule of thumb," says Brad Owen, senior wealth advisor and senior vice president As Bitcoin Goes, So Do Other Cryptocurrencies 09/23/2018 08:00pm • Volatility in trading bitcoin and other digital coins continues as the cryptocurrency market ramps again, surging past the $6,000 level for the most widely purchased virtual currency. Bitcoin remains highly correlated with the other digital coins, known aptly as the altcoins. When bitcoin rises, th Commentary: Steps Taken to Repair the 2008 Great Recession Have Created New Problems 09/11/2018 08:00pm • BEIJING -- Finally, after many false starts, setbacks and stumbles, the 2008 financial crisis seems to be behind us. The U.S. economy is surging, with unemployment at its lowest level in 18 years and stocks hitting all-time highs. Sluggish Europe and Japan have enjoyed solid rebounds, too. In the de