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Report: A look at Metro's collisions, derailments and injury rate 09/17/2018 04:00am • WASHINGTON — Metro averaged one rail collision and one derailment each month of the year ending June 30, fewer than the same period a year earlier. Seven of 12 collisions in the rail system involved trains, an annual performance report said, while the others involved maintenance vehicles. Six o US Virgin Islands: What about us? 09/14/2018 05:49pm • WASHINGTON — It can take years to recover from a major hurricane, and the U.S. Virgin Islands were struck by two Category 5 hurricanes last year, some of the most powerful storms to ever sweep through the Caribbean. So why don’t we hear about how those tiny tropical islands are recovering? Mystics’ historic season ends in disappointment, but with optimism for future 09/13/2018 05:12am • FAIRFAX, Va. — Timing is everything. The Washington Mystics weren’t expected to be this good, this fast. But a crucial injury to their best player at the worst time turned a promising playoff run — which included a first-ever trip to the WNBA Finals — into a slog and a three-game sweep at How often do teens use social media? New report reveals digital data 09/10/2018 12:41am • WASHINGTON — It may not be surprising to learn that the majority of teens in the U.S. (81 percent) use social media to connect with friends and family. But the frequency with which they’re checking, posting and chatting on their accounts has dramatically increased in the last six years. In 20 Can Digital Media Usage Lead to ADHD? 09/06/2018 08:00pm • In July, the Journal of the American Medical Association published a noteworthy study linking digital media usage with the development of symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. It showed that teens who interacted with more than 14 different media sites per week began to deve Technological Advice for Older Job Seekers 09/06/2018 08:00pm • Since one of the more common justifications for age discrimination in hiring is the assumption that older workers are unskilled at using common technology, experienced job seekers must pay careful attention to their technological footprint and personal brand. By attending to how they appear electron Why Schools Should Take a Restorative Approach to Discipline Issues 09/05/2018 08:00pm • With school underway again, now is the time to set the tone for the academic year, while the energy is palpable and the students are primed to absorb the culture of their classrooms. When the newness and excitement fade, there will be a predictable increase in frustrating classroom behavior and int Setting up a study space, and other tips to ease homework hassles 09/03/2018 05:24am • WASHINGTON — Any parent familiar with nightly homework knows that where homework gets done can become just a much of an issue as when it gets done. The best place for homework depends on the child. Some kids love the hum of a busy area such as the kitchen table. These are the kids who will p Tesla Inc (TSLA) Shareholders Are Losing Faith in Elon Musk 08/30/2018 08:00pm • Tesla Inc (Nasdaq: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has taken a lot of heat for his infamous "funding secured" tweet earlier this month. A new Security and Exchange Commission filing by BlackRock ( BLK), one of Tesla's 10 largest shareholders, has revealed that BlackRock wanted to replace Musk with a new chairma Md. officials deliver road safety reminder before school starts next week 08/30/2018 04:17pm • BLADENSBURG, Md. — Last year, 111 pedestrians died on Maryland roadways, and 257 school-age children were injured on the way to or from school. This year, the message from Maryland transportation officials is "Look up! Look out!" It's an effort to get drivers and pedestrians to be more alert a DC-area drivers fare poorly in Allstate report 08/30/2018 11:20am • WASHINGTON — Allstate's "America's Best Drivers" report doesn't make drivers in D.C., or the greater Washington area, look very good. Based on data such as damage claims and so-called hard-braking events, D.C. ranks 198 out of 200 cities where data were studied. Nationally, the average numbe Yes, You Can Do Self-Care 'Wrong' 08/29/2018 08:00pm • Sarah Knight's body knew before her mind that something had to change. It let her know by serving her a nasty panic attack right in the middle of her Manhattan office. "I stood up, and the world was spinning. My arms went numb, and I felt like I was going to pass out," recalls Knight, who worked at Adults: Make These Healthy Resolutions This School Year 08/29/2018 08:00pm • Are you one of those people who tried really hard to get into tip-top shape for the summer, only to spend Memorial Day through Labor Day eating and drinking too much? If so, you probably feel ready to hit the reset button once September hits, just like some people do come January. If that resonates Suspect stabs man, holds woman at knifepoint at Forestville shopping center 08/29/2018 03:36pm • WASHINGTON — Police in Prince George's County say a man stabbed another man at a Forestville, Maryland, shopping center Wednesday and then held a woman at knifepoint before he was shocked with a Taser stun gun and arrested. In a series of tweets, the police said the stabbing happened at the sho What Can a Retirement Coach Do for You? 08/27/2018 08:00pm • Retirement is a big change, and navigating this transition can be a challenge. For many people, retirement is fun at first. But eventually you may begin to feel that a life of leisure is not completely fulfilling and you need something else to do. The typical retiree has a lot of different lifestyl