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3 Preparation Strategies for the SAT U.S. History Subject Test 02/19/2017 07:00pm • The College Board offers 20 SAT subject tests. Of those, the U.S. history exam is one of the most popular. Not only is this subject covered in virtually all American high schools, but success on this SAT subject test can lead to valuable college credit. Since so many students take the SAT U.S. histo Hirscher wins giant slalom world title after plane incident 02/17/2017 10:14am • ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — After an incident involving a military airplane delayed the race, Marcel Hirscher ended his long wait to win a world championship title in giant slalom on Friday. The race's decisive second run was pushed back 30 minutes after a monoplane in a Swiss Air Force formati Va. congressman calls for investigation into Russian influence in US 02/15/2017 04:49pm • WASHINGTON – Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., says there is a crisis in Washington, and he is frustrated his colleagues on Capitol Hill aren’t doing more to get answers. As the congressman from Northern Virginia sees it, the question of Russian influence on our politics and our government "is one ADHD Parents: Here's How to Make It Work at Home 02/14/2017 07:00pm • What is the difference between childhood and adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Children generally have problems with concentration and difficulty following directions, and some will also be hyperactive and impulsive. Parents with ADHD not only have traditional symptoms but also struggl How to Approach 4 Awkward Financial Talks With Your Partner 02/13/2017 07:00pm • So you need to talk about money with your spouse -- or live-in boyfriend or girlfriend. This could be awkward. In fact, 68 percent of Americans in relationships say finances are more of a source of tension with their partner than their sex life, according to a new report from the financial planning Why Newly Sober Alcoholics and Addicts Shouldn't Date for a Year 02/12/2017 07:00pm • For most people, whether they're married, dating or in some romantic space in between, Valentine's Day is a time to step up their love game with flowers, candy and jewelry. Newly sober single alcoholics and addicts, though, are better off staying on the sidelines. (The advice doesn't pertain to peo Md. lawmaker wants heftier fines for using cellphones while driving 02/11/2017 12:39am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. – In Maryland, drivers caught using a cellphone behind the wheel can pay fines of anywhere from $75 to $175 in a tiered system. But a Maryland lawmaker says the $175 maximum isn’t cutting it when it comes to getting drivers to keep their hands off their cellphones while drivin More Cupid than stupid, 'Fifty Shades Darker' just barely finds the Grey 02/10/2017 01:22am • WASHINGTON — It's the final weekend before Valentine's Day, which means another Hollywood helping of flowers, chocolates and, you know, bondage. That's right, it's not just Valentine's Day, it's Valentine's Grey! Hide your kids; indulge your wife. This bizarre new holiday tradition be 7 fun and frugal Valentine's Day activities for singles 02/09/2017 09:00am • Sure, we all know that Valentine's Day is a contrived holiday, manufactured by the greeting card companies. But that doesn't mean that you want to be excluded from it just because you're unattached -- especially if you're newly single. The truth is that even if you feel like the only kid in class to 12 questions you should ask your kids at dinner 02/09/2017 01:00am • It's time to eat. Where are the kids? Parents: Do you routinely sit down to family meals? Research suggests doing so may be beneficial, helping bolster kids' social skills while improving their eating habits. An American Academy of Pediatrics report in the journal Pediatrics last year noted that How to Not Hate Running on the Treadmill 02/08/2017 07:00pm • When the weather outside is frightful, the treadmill inside -- is boring and monotonous. Sure, you can make basic adjustments like boosting the incline, varying the pace or distracting yourself with a TV series, but you can also take those strategies a step further if you want to emerge from winter Va. bill would block drivers from bike lane, penalize drivers who hit pedestrians 02/02/2017 01:44pm • WASHINGTON — Changes to rules of the road meant to protect people walking or biking down the street were narrowly approved by the Virginia State Senate this week. One bill would block drivers from using a bike lane to go around a car that is stopped or turning left while also removing mopeds fr Heart-Healthy Activities That Won't Bust Your Budget 02/01/2017 07:00pm • February is American Heart Month, a time to commit to a heart-healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about heart disease. Making a bigger effort to improve your heart health doesn't need to cost you any money. There are plenty of things you can do for free, starting today. Get checked out. You can What Parents Should Know About Teen Depression 01/31/2017 07:00pm • Are you the parent of a depressed teen? If so, you're not alone. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2015 an estimated 3 million teens in America between the ages of 12 and 17 experienced at least one major depressive episode in the past 12 months; that's Would 'Stop texting, stupid' license plates reduce distracted driving? 01/31/2017 10:01am • WASHINGTON — Five months after a 5-month-old boy was killed as his mother pushed his stroller in a crosswalk in Landsdowne, Virginia's House of Delegates is contemplating a new tack in the fight against distracted driving. Tristan Schulz died Aug. 31 when his stroller was hit by a Jeep Cherokee