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Predicaments and controversies report to spring training 02/26/2016 02:21am • WASHINGTON — Even though it doesn’t signify the beginning of any actual baseball, MLB’s pitcher and catcher report date ushers in a sense of optimism for fans, of rebirth, of hope for warmer weather and the return of the boys of summer. It is the light at the end of winter’s tunnel, as sun-s 9 in 10 drivers admit risky behavior behind the wheel 02/25/2016 07:13am • WASHINGTON — Almost 90 percent of drivers admit to engaging in at least one risky behavior while behind the wheel within the past month, according to AAA. And those are the honest ones. New research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows 70 percent of drivers report talking on a cell Are 'new, shiny' things distracting from Metro safety? 02/25/2016 04:56am • WASHINGTON — As the Metro Board gets set to hear a dismal 2015 safety report Thursday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says the system must do more to focus on maintenance and safety. “The new, shiny thing is always something that gets more attention and notoriety than the screw yo Veterans, You Really Only Have 3 Career Choices 02/21/2016 07:00pm • In America, we like to tell children that they can grow up to be anything they want to be. It is an encouraging message that speaks well of our open capitalist economic system and relatively fluid social structure. For adults, however, that narrative is both inaccurate and misleading to those who a Here's How to Survive Working for a Toxic Boss 02/21/2016 07:00pm • A bad boss can turn a dream job into a nightmare. No matter how perfectly the position fits with your skill set, how well you get along with the rest of the team or how much you love the company, working for a toxic supervisor can cause you to seriously question whether or not the career pluses are Cruz, Rubio In Fight for Survival Against Trump 02/21/2016 07:00pm • LAS VEGAS -- Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are locked in a furious fight to be the last man standing against Donald Trump in the rapidly narrowing race for the Republican presidential nomination. As the contest moves beyond the first three heavily courted states and into a sprawling national campaign, t 7 Ways to Advance Your Career With Social Media 02/16/2016 07:00pm • We live in a noisy world, with tons of information coming at us from multiple media streams. Rather than view these distractions as annoying, become an early adopter of some of the newer media sites and stand out. Or maybe you will find it easier to enhance how you use LinkedIn and Facebook to steal Ice will replace snow on area roads in afternoon, evening 02/15/2016 10:34am • WASHINGTON — State highway officials and road-watchers in the WTOP Traffic Center agree: The D.C. area's roads are only going to get worse later in the day as the snow turns to freezing rain and ice in the late afternoon. They're unanimous in saying that if you can stay home, do it. If you hav 10 Ways You're Really Annoying Your Yoga Teacher and Classmates 02/09/2016 07:00pm • I love yoga. I have been practicing for over 15 years and honestly, I don't miss my days of spinning, rock climbing, boxing and partaking in other exercises du jour for a single minute. Here's the thing about yoga, though: There are certain activities that occur during some of my classes that bother Review: ‘Hail Caesar’ is scattered misstep by often masterful Coens 02/05/2016 03:04am • WASHINGTON — Film critics never enjoy panning a movie by filmmakers they adore. But the Coen Brothers' "Hail Caesar," while brilliant in spurts, is far too manic for its own good. Wait. Did those words just leave this keyboard? How can there be a movie by the genius Coen Brothers Boost Your Productivity: 4 Steps to Get More Done at Work 02/03/2016 07:00pm • It is an age-old dilemma. There is tremendous energy and collaboration that happens in a group environment, but interactive offices make it really tough to get your actual work done. Successful employees (at all levels) have to master the balance between connection and productivity when on the job. Why people love Steph Curry but not Cam Newton 02/03/2016 01:57am • WASHINGTON — Steph Curry and Cam Newton have plenty in common. Besides being friends, Curry is the reigning NBA MVP, while Newton is on the precipice of winning the same award in the NFL. Both guided the best team in their respective sport last year to a title game, with Curry winning his and Newt 5 Phrases That Catch Job Seekers Off Guard -- And How to Respond 02/02/2016 07:00pm • Job searching is a complex maze of unfamiliar scenarios. As a new job seeker, your challenge is to handle each situation as knowledgeably as possible. Experience is the best teacher, but you don't have time to monkey around when it comes to your job search. You'll need to learn as much as you can, Oleka's 17 helps Sun Devils blow out Beavers, 86-68 01/29/2016 12:11am • TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The player who defends the opponent's biggest scoring threat at guard for Arizona State is typically senior Gerry Blakes. But coach Bobby Hurley opted to try point guard Tra Holder on Oregon State star Gary Payton II Thursday night. The move paid off. The Sun Devils offense Snowed in? Globe winner wants you to binge 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' 01/27/2016 02:05am • WASHINGTON -- Tired of being stuck indoors with nothing to do during the Blizzard of 2016? Newly crowned Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom has an idea: watch "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." "First of all guys, all episodes that we've aired so far are available for free on Hulu and CW.com, so you hav