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Economic Statistics Suggest Immigration Is a Boost to the U.S. Economy 07/09/2017 08:00pm • Mohamad Ali remembers stepping off an airplane at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport in 1981 -- his first moments in the U.S. Ali traveled with his mother, a teacher in their native country of Guyana who decided to leave in search of a better life. Ali was 11 years old. His father New security measures take effect at Montgomery Co. council building 07/05/2017 02:34pm • ROCKVILLE, Md. — A new security screening system is in place at the Montgomery County Council building, on Maryland Avenue in Rockville. Starting Wednesday, members of the public visiting the building will have to enter from one of two entrances — one on the first floor that's accessible thro 10 All-American ETFs to Buy Now 07/04/2017 08:00pm • Red, white and blue chips.America, despite what certain campaign slogans might have otherwise implied, is pretty darn great already. And among the things we can boast is a robust stock market that not only produces rip-roaring returns regularly, but has done so in a much more stable manner historica What's Keeping You From Saving $1 Million for Retirement? 06/29/2017 08:00pm • Saving $1 million for retirement is a lofty goal, and 37 percent of workers say they'll need at least that much to retire comfortably, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Reaching that magic number, however, may be easier said than done. EBRI's most recent Retirement Confidence Su Green Exercise: 10 Ways to Incorporate Nature Into Your Workout Routine 06/28/2017 08:00pm • Do as parents extol their rambunctious kids: Go play outside.Working out while experiencing nature -- or green exercise -- confers added benefits compared with even exercising indoors or in urban "built" environments, according to research. These range from improved immune function, lower blood pres The Next Bull Market for Gold May Have Just Begun 06/26/2017 08:00pm • With stocks pricey and investors getting valuation jitters, precious metals may be just the thing to add a little luster to your portfolio. For starters, there are reasons to believe that a bull market for gold and silver might be beginning. Not long ago, gold and silver prices went through a rough Exactly What to Do If You Suspect Thyroid Problems 06/22/2017 08:00pm • If you've long struggled with your weight -- or just recently put on some unexplained poundage -- you've probably wondered about the health of your thyroid. After all, while more than 12 percent of Americans develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime, up to 60 percent of those sufferers are undi How to Help Someone Else Who Has Depression 06/19/2017 08:00pm • Depression can be devastating to those afflicted with the disease, but the toll it takes doesn't end there. Friends and loves ones are affected, too. They can see the damage the disease is causing, but may feel helpless or confused about what to do to assist. Yet there are many ways that friends and 2 Tips That Lead to a Better Retirement 06/19/2017 08:00pm • For many Americans, a broad gap exists between their expectations of how much money they will need in retirement and the reality. Merrill Lynch's March 2017 Finances in Retirement Survey pegged the average cost of retirement at $738,400. According to a PwC survey, about half of baby boomers have les Genetic Testing for Addiction: 5 Things to Know 06/13/2017 08:00pm • It's the closest thing to fortune telling science has to offer -- only in this case, it's not your palms or horoscope being read, it's your genes. Genetic testing for addiction identifies certain genes and their variations that may predict who's at greatest risk of developing substance use disorder How Politics, Religion and Race Influence Campus Culture 06/11/2017 08:00pm • Being a minority student in college can be challenging. Add campus protests, controversial federal policies and violence against black, brown, Muslim and LGBT students and safety and poor emotional health also become issues families worry about. While physical safety may be a concern for some stude 2017 Belmont Stakes field, odds and predictions 06/09/2017 02:06am • WASHINGTON — Always Dreaming and Cloud Computing — winners of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, respectively — will not be competing in the 2017 Belmont Stakes. Classic Empire was set to be the favorite in the third leg of the Triple Crown, but he’s dealing with an abscess in his righ For the Sake of Our Kids' Mental Health, We Must Teach Them to Innovate 05/09/2017 08:00pm • "Sam" -- whose real name I'm not using to protect his privacy -- was a first-year college student when he was referred to me. He was taking English and music, and he had slashed his arms with the bow of his violin. He told me it was not a suicide attempt but rather a protest against his childhood. Why It's Risky for College Kids to Take ADHD Meds to Help Them Study 05/09/2017 08:00pm • Many college students are taking stimulant medications designed to help manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms -- focus in particular -- not because they actually have ADHD, but because these meds are a perceived bonus for the busy student hoping to ace tests and breeze through st Adam Jones started a conversation -- don’t run from it 05/03/2017 04:07pm • WASHINGTON — We have a natural tendency as humans, when confronted with something new and uncomfortable, to grasp for the familiar. It’s why we take a favorite teddy bear or blanket to our first sleepover, why we hang photos of fond memories on college dorm walls or prop them on office desks. An