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Safety improvements coming to Indian Head Highway, officials say 11/04/2017 07:31pm • FORT WASHINGTON, Md. -- Residents who live along Md. Route 210, Indian Head Highway, are being told that safety improvements are coming, to reduce the high number of collisions and fatalities along the speed-plagued, crash-prone roadway. According to Maryland State Highway figures, there were 1,4 Job Interview Mistakes to Avoid 11/02/2017 08:00pm • In the hiring process, knowing what not to do in an interview is just as important as having a polished resume and strong references. Like most interpersonal interactions, job interviews can be quite subjective. But experts have identified common interview mistakes that you should dodge to improve y Clovis withdraws nomination for Ag post 11/02/2017 11:17am • WASHINGTON (AP) _ A former Trump campaign official who has been linked to the Russia investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller has withdrawn his nomination for an Agriculture post. Sam Clovis says in a letter to President Donald Trump dated Thursday that he does ``not want to be a distracti Researchers start uncovering the effects of 'screen time' on kids 11/02/2017 01:07am • WASHINGTON — While smartphones, video games, TV and other "screen media" can benefit children and teens, they carry a wide range of negative impacts, according to a new supplemental issue of the journal Pediatrics. And experts won't truly know the full weight of these impacts anytime soon. D Mueller Probe, Charges Weigh Down Wall Street 10/30/2017 08:00pm • This is supposed to be a big week on Wall Street, with focus on a tax reform plan, a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee and President Donald Trump's expected announcement of a new Federal Reserve chair. But stocks are starting the week off on a sour note as special counsel Robert How to Know the Signs and Symptoms of Depression 10/29/2017 08:00pm • One of the most important health matters I discuss with my patients is depression and the impact it can have on an individual and his or her loved ones. Do you know the signs and symptoms of depression? Recognizing them allows you to get the help you or a loved one may need to manage this condition 50 Unexpected Family-Friendly Vacation Destinations 10/29/2017 08:00pm • Make lifelong memories together in unpredictable locales.When planning a family escape, it's easy to drift toward classic vacation destinations like Disney, where you can create lifelong memories and embrace maximum bonding time with minimal hassle. After all, if you're traveling with restless toddl Metro to disable most workers' emergency alarm buttons 10/27/2017 12:30pm • WASHINGTON — Metrorail workers pushed radio emergency alarm buttons more than 6,400 times over 20 months without getting a response, Metro’s Inspector General found. The alarms, which Metro said are not currently a proper part of emergency protocols, are now being disabled to further reduce d Older Workers Offer the Focus That Employers Need 10/26/2017 08:00pm • Productivity is the virtue that all business managers seek from current working employees and potential future hires. It is the ability to create ever-increasing value well more than that cost of that talent. In our digital age, people are recognizing that there is a cost for the 24/7, always-on ap 5 Simple Email Fixes to Prevent Bombing Job Applications 10/25/2017 08:00pm • You've heard it before -- all it can take to lose consideration for a job is one small mistake. Usually people think those mistakes come in the form of grammatical errors in resumes or answering a question poorly during an interview. We often forget about the more subtle nuances of the job applicat Is There a Connection Between ADHD and Dyslexia? 10/19/2017 08:00pm • If your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is having difficulties sounding out certain letters, referring to something using an incorrect word choice or having challenges with sound patterns, he or she could also be struggling with dyslexia. In fact, the International Dyslexia A Infighting in Iraq threatens war to defeat ISIS 10/17/2017 04:24am • WASHINGTON — Tuesday marks the third anniversary of the initiation of the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR), the U.S.-led coalition to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS). Ironically, the operation has suffered a setback — not from ISIS, but b Is clutter cramping your clarity at work? 10/15/2017 08:00pm • If you're having a hard time focusing on the job, the solution might be simpler than you think. Researchers have long known the negative effects of physical clutter. It makes sense, when you think about it. If you have a messy desk with papers and paraphernalia strewn all over it, these distractions Determine the technology you need for an online degree program 10/12/2017 08:00pm • Technology smarts matter, whether you're studying on campus or online. But as an online student, technology inherently plays an even greater role in your coursework. Knowing from the outset what technology is required can boost your chances of success. Here are four things to look into as you pre Here's how parents can help their kids who have ADHD 10/11/2017 09:11pm • WASHINGTON — October is ADHD Awareness Month, bringing attention to people who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. For parents with children who may have ADHD, it's important to recognize symptoms and learn how they can better help. Former public school teacher Ann Dolin, with Ed