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Police: New Apple technology will delay justice in DC area 09/13/2017 04:54am • WASHINGTON — Apple's new security features will make it harder for local police to retrieve digital evidence they need to solve crimes. While great for consumers, without the ability to bypass enhanced security such as facial recognition, investigators said it will delay justice. "Face ID is Colombia's FARC Rebels Have Rebranded as a Political Party 09/12/2017 08:00pm • By Fabio Andres Diaz Ever since Colombia signed its fragile, contested peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in November 2016, the big question has been: What will this no-longer-armed insurgency do next? On Aug. 28, the FARC made its official reply. In its first con Stop Wasting Money on Rapidly Depreciating Gadgets 09/12/2017 08:00pm • In a world powered by technology, consumers are constantly looking for the latest and greatest gadget. While a new device often brings the potential for improving a person's life, consumers shouldn't confuse these purchases with investments. Just like a new car, electronics lose value as soon as the Princeton, Williams top 2018 U.S. News best colleges rankings 09/12/2017 10:00am • After a slight decrease in enrollment between 2010 and 2015, the number of undergraduates in college is expected to soar. It's projected to increase by 14 percent between 2015 and 2026, leading to approximately 19.3 million undergraduates in the U.S., according to the National Center for Educatio Should You Try Obstacle Course Racing? 09/11/2017 08:00pm • Brian Boyle knows what it's like to die. At the age of 18, a car accident shattered his ribs and pelvis, collapsed his lungs, lacerated several organs and caused him to lose 60 percent of his blood. He underwent 14 surgeries, eight resuscitations and 36 blood transfusions. Doctors doubted he'd have Why Don't Post-Mastectomy Tattoos Cause Lymphedema? 09/11/2017 08:00pm • Although surgeons have been using tattoos to help create the look of nipples and areola on breast cancer survivors for years, more elaborate post-surgical tattooing is a growing trend. Using graceful line work and flowers or other decorative imagery to cover the scars of a lumpectomy, mastectomy or An Alternative to a Proposed Guideline Suggesting Weight Loss for Kids 09/11/2017 08:00pm • As parents, we pretty much focus every single day on helping our kids get what they need. When it comes to their health and well-being, we know that supporting consistent and restful sleep, regular meals and giving kids chances to play are all part of the deal. Unfortunately, our diet culture sends Parents' Guide to Surviving Freshman Year of College 09/11/2017 08:00pm • The prospect of a child heading off to college often fills parents with hope, excitement -- and more than a few twinges of fear. You won't be able to step in and head off trouble, and you may not even know it if trouble happens. But you can take steps to help your young adult assess risks and navig Why Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is More Common When You Have Diabetes 09/11/2017 08:00pm • Got sleep apnea? If you have Type 2 diabetes, there's a good chance you do. In fact, at least 50 percent of people with Type 2 diabetes have obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, and some research estimates put that number as high as 60 to 80 percent, says Dr. Ofer Jacobowitz of ENT and Allergy Associat Fecal Occult Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer Screening 09/11/2017 08:00pm • Is it time for you to begin screening for colorectal cancer? Screening looks for signs of cancer in someone who doesn't have any symptoms. The idea is that by catching cancer early, before it spreads, it's easier to treat. Stool Screening Tests One way to look for signs of colorectal cancer is to Family of missing, pregnant teacher plead for her safety, offer reward 09/11/2017 02:34pm • WASHINGTON — The father and boyfriend of a missing teacher from Montgomery County tearfully pleaded with the pregnant 31-year-old to contact them and let them know that she is safe. "All we want is her to come back to us," the missing woman's father Mark Wallen said. "Laura, if you're out there Gone to Pot: Former Raider sells weed in Las Vegas 09/11/2017 10:39am • LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The display case just inside the front door is filled with the kind of stuff you would find at any sports memorabilia store. Frank Hawkins used to run interference for Marcus Allen back in the day, and there are plenty of signed footballs and pictures of No. 27 in silver and black. 2018 Best Colleges Preview: Top 25 National Universities 09/10/2017 08:00pm • Applying to college is a journey that involves finding the right school, submitting applications and then -- if you're lucky -- choosing among the acceptance letters and financial aid awards to find that place you'll call home for the next few years. To steer you in the right direction, U.S. News A New Predictive Tool Will Improve Counseling of Patients Considering Epilepsy Surgery 09/10/2017 08:00pm • Specialized surgery is a promising option for many people experiencing epilepsy who continue to have seizures despite medical treatment. Epilepsy surgery has significantly improved the lives of many thousands of adults and children worldwide, and experts now routinely consider this option whenever Macron to visit Caribbean as France defends hurricane prep 09/10/2017 05:51pm • MARIGOT, St. Martin (AP) — The French government on Sunday defended its hurricane preparations for the hard-hit Caribbean islands of St. Martin and St. Barts, rejecting criticism by political opponents and by islanders who felt abandoned as their homes and towns were devastated. French Presiden