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Cousins bet on system, feels good heading into camp 07/27/2017 03:54pm • Follow all of the action from Redskins Training Camp in WTOP’s Live Blog.  RICHMOND, Va. -- Just as they were a year ago, all eyes were on Kirk Cousins on the first day of Redskins Training Camp. Cousins enters camp ready to play on another one-year deal after failing to reach a long-term co 3 big questions facing the Redskins as they enter Training Camp 07/27/2017 03:00am • WASHINGTON — After an offseason with changes on and off the field, the Redskins report to training camp in Richmond with a number of question marks. They are coming off back-to-back winning seasons, but just missed the playoffs, which led to some front-office moves. General Manager Scot McCloughan How to Feel Less Busy at Work 07/26/2017 08:00pm • We are too busy. Americans work 40 to 60 hours a week (or more) and try to fit taking care of a family and themselves around it. The severe lack of time to ourselves leads to less sleep, poor health and low levels of creative power, because really, how can your mind be open to creativity and new po Amazon.com, Inc. Profits Fall 77 Percent, But AMZN Stock Still a Winner 07/26/2017 08:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday afternoon, beating on revenue but missing earnings expectations. AMZN stock fell more than 2 percent in after-hours trading. Going into the report, Amazon stock was up 39 percent year-to-date and 340 percent over the l What to Expect When You're in a Relationship With Someone Who Has ADHD 07/25/2017 08:00pm • For people who don't have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and are in a relationship with someone who does, or if both people have ADHD, there could be challenges that transcend the typical ebbs and flows of a partnership. "In the end, marriage, dating, and any kind of partnership is hard," 8 Potential Headaches to Be Aware of Before Becoming a Homeowner 07/25/2017 08:00pm • Be ready for things to go wrong.No one loves shelling out money for unexpected expenses, but sometimes that seems like a rite of passage in homeownership. "Most of the time, the unhappy surprises are simply due to people being unaware of the things that can crop up," says Brad Hunter, chief economis Your phone is costing your boss 8 hours a week 07/24/2017 11:07am • WASHINGTON — How much time do you spend checking your phone for emails, texts or social media updates while at work? Hours, if you’re like most office rats. A survey of professionals by staffing firm OfficeTeam found that office workers squander an average of 56 minutes a day, or nearly five Budgeting for Special Events: How to Avoid Going Broke on Birthdays and Barbecues 07/20/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to budgeting, people may be inclined to spend the most time crunching numbers over major expenses such as groceries, debt payments and housing. However, the summer is ripe for special events that can quickly burst a budget. Birthday parties, days at the beach and summer bonfires with 8 Reasons to Visit the Canary Islands 07/20/2017 08:00pm • While you may have never heard of Spain's seven Canary Islands, if you like exploring nature reserves, lazing along the beach and taking in dramatic volcanic landscapes, this lovely cluster of isles should be on your radar. The Spanish-governed volcanic archipelago is located about 60 miles west of 'Co-rumination' and Its Relationship to Depression 07/17/2017 08:00pm • As a graduate student in developmental psychology at the University of Illinois, Amanda Rose studied girls' and boys' friendships. It was already well-known through research -- not to mention by anyone who has ever been a boy or a girl -- that girls in general talked more with friends and shared mo The Pros and Cons of Having Your Teen Work a Part-Time Job 07/17/2017 08:00pm • Jeff Bliss still remembers his first job with fondness. In the 1970s, the then-13-year-old Bliss hawked soda and peanuts in the stands of his local raceway. In the morning, he'd plunk down $20 or $25 for a rack of colas or a big bag of peanuts, sell his wares at a markup, then race back to the dist 10 behaviors that will help you retire faster and wealthier 07/17/2017 06:00am • You probably dream about the day you can let the stress of work go and be fully retired. Building wealth is a marathon financial event, and there are plenty of tempting distractions and necessities along the way. Here are some behaviors and actions that will help you reach financial independence soo The Best Equipment-Free Exercises You Can Do Anywhere 07/12/2017 08:00pm • Exercising while traveling has always been a challenge, but it can be even more difficult nowadays if you're one of the many people opting for house shares instead of hotel stays. Foregoing hotels usually means no gym or pool access, and can make working out on the road less likely. But it doesn't How to Keep Personal Data Safe When Traveling 07/11/2017 08:00pm • The busy travel season is here, and millions of Americans are preparing for their long-awaited summer trips. While a lot of effort goes into vacation planning -- from researching destinations to booking hotels and airfare -- excited jetsetters often overlook an important detail before takeoff: how Emotional States That Are Often Confused for Each Other 07/11/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to some emotions, it's not always easy to figure out exactly what or how you're feeling. Sometimes you might realize you're experiencing the push-pull of conflicting emotions -- such as sadness to see your child go off to college but excitement for this new chapter in his or her life.