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ParkMobile comes to the rescue in D.C. 09/16/2014 05:18pm • WASHINGTON -- As an inspector general's report uncovers widespread confusion within the District of Columbia surrounding broken parking meters, one solution to the problem is growing in popularity: ParkMobile. Yes, there's an app for that. You can sign up for an account, register your credit car Correction: Treasure Hunter Fugitive-ABRIDGED 09/14/2014 09:30pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- In a story Sept. 13 about a treasure hunter being sought as a fugitive, The Associated Press reported erroneously that bank wraps for $10,000 bills were found in his mansion after he failed to appear at a hearing. The bank wraps were for $10,000.A corrected version of the stor Correction: Treasure Hunter Fugitive story 09/14/2014 09:30pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- In a story Sept. 13 about a treasure hunter being sought as a fugitive, The Associated Press reported erroneously that bank wraps for $10,000 bills were found in his mansion after he failed to appear at a hearing. The bank wraps were for $10,000.A corrected version of the stor 5 things about treasure hunter turned fugitive 09/14/2014 02:20pm • The Associated Press For more than two years, the U.S. Marshals Service has been on the hunt for Tommy Thompson, an oceanic engineer and treasure hunter who is now a wanted federal fugitive. Here are five things to know about Thompson, the treasure he found and the disputes that followed.THE "SHIP Texas can't hold on in 20-17 loss to No. 12 UCLA 09/14/2014 01:12am • STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Tyrone Swoopes had just thrown his second touchdown pass to put Texas ahead late when the Longhorns recovered a fumble.Just a couple of first downs and the Longhorns would have a huge upset only three games into coach Charlie Strong's tenure, No. 12 UCLA benefits from Texas botched coin toss 09/14/2014 01:00am • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- No. 12 UCLA got the ball to start both halves Saturday night after Texas botched the opening coin toss.The Bruins won the coin toss and elected to defer their choice until the second half.Texas then said it wanted to go on defense.The referee then turned off his microphone a No. 12 UCLA survives for 20-17 win over Texas 09/14/2014 12:46am • STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- UCLA never panicked when Jerry Neuheisel had to go into the game, even though the backup quarterback later told his coach he was nervous.When it was over, and Neuheisel had thrown two touchdowns for the 12th-ranked Bruins in a 20-17 victory o Julius Thomas won't surprise anyone 09/13/2014 12:03am • The Associated Press Julius Thomas has lost the element of surprise.The Denver Broncos' big tight end had a big opener a year ago, when he caught five passes for 110 yards and two TDs in a walloping of Baltimore. That sent fantasy football players scrambling to their laptops to pick him up.He caugh So You're Getting a Pacemaker 09/12/2014 12:00am • If you have a heart rhythm disorder, you may have considered getting a pacemaker -- but you're wary of having a small electronic device implanted inside your chest. Is it worth it? Ongoing heart rhythm problems make some patients faint and blackout. They can sap people's strength and sideline them Nation's Football Classic is more than just a game 09/11/2014 06:26pm • WASHINGTON -- College football is driven by its longstanding rivalries. Michigan-Ohio State, Auburn-Alabama, Army-Navy, even Harvard-Yale. The games are known by name alone: The Red River Rivalry, The Civil War, The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. But some rivalries run deeper, and go 5 things to know about 'The Star-Spangled Banner' 09/10/2014 04:06pm • JULIET LINDERMAN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) -- This week marks the 200th anniversary of "The Star-Spangled Banner," and Baltimore is pulling out all the stops: massive fireworks displays, historical reenactments and live performances all over the city's Inner Harbor. But what does the Star-Span Now open, 9/11 museum sees influx of new artifacts 09/10/2014 01:50pm • JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- After seeing the new National September 11 Memorial Museum, one victim's widow decided to donate one of her husband's FDNY paramedic shirts, karate uniforms and beloved baseball jersey.A retired police detective gave the sole-scorched boots she wore w Remembering Maywood’s Oldest Resident 09/08/2014 11:00am • Arlington’s Maywood neighborhood lost its foremost historian last month. Robert McAtee, the community’s oldest resident, died Aug. 10 at the age of 100. A colorful local figure, “Mac” was a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was known for his love o 9/11 museum shows SEAL's shirt from bin Laden raid 09/08/2014 09:26am • JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- The shirt a Navy SEAL wore in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden and a special coin given to a CIA officer who played a key role in finding him are being displayed at the Sept. 11 museum, adding potent symbols of the terrorist attacks' aftermath day One year later, family, football team feel loss of Fairfax teen 09/08/2014 01:00am • WASHINGTON -- The start of the new football season is a bittersweet time for one local family who received support from the Washington Redskins when their son needed it most. One year ago this week, 15-year-old Luke McGuire died after a four-year battle against cancer. It was a loss for all who