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National Park Service resumes trash pickup at National Mall, DC-area parks 01/10/2019 05:30pm • WASHINGTON — Shortly after the partial government shutdown began, photos began popping up on social media showing trash cans overflowing along the National Mall and at other parks under the National Park Service. The lack of maintenance came as 80 percent of park service workers were furloughed. 8 Questions to Ask When Selecting an Assisted Living Facility 01/09/2019 07:00pm • Many older adults need a little assistance with the tasks of daily living as time marches onward. In these instances, you may be considering moving yourself or a loved one into an assisted living facility. And if and when it comes to that, you'll no doubt have dozens of questions to answer before t Government shutdown 'a strain on this region,' DC-area leaders warn 01/09/2019 05:02pm • WASHINGTON — Furloughed feds and contractors who call the D.C. area home are sprinkled throughout the region, and the partial government shutdown is affecting local economies, said the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. "A lot of the effect of the shutdown is nongovernmental," said Democrats: Trump using misinformation, malice in wall debate 01/09/2019 09:28am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '6c0ffa98-8409-46b4-ba13-9000fddb05b0' }).render("291615364582bab7");}); WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional D Trump pleads on TV for wall money; Dems say he stokes 'fear' 01/09/2019 05:48am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '6c0ffa98-8409-46b4-ba13-9000fddb05b0' }).render("9116153643831a1b");}); WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Tr How Taking a Semester Off Can Affect Your Student Loans 01/08/2019 07:00pm • The reasons people may have for taking a semester off from college vary. Some students may experience family emergencies or health issues. There may be concerns about running out of money or students may be presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that would take them away from school. Whatev What Is Multiple Myeloma? 01/08/2019 07:00pm • You don't expect to break a rib while doing light housekeeping. Similarly, you wouldn't think your worsening back pain might be caused by a type of blood cancer. However, these are among classic scenarios for patients who develop multiple myeloma, says Dr. James Berenson, the founder, president and DC will soon issue marriage licenses again 01/08/2019 05:40pm • WASHINGTON — Good news for lovebirds: Marriage licenses will soon be issued in D.C. again. The licenses have been unavailable during the partial government shutdown because D.C. Superior Court decided issuing them was a nonessential function. At the request of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, the D Legalized sports gambling is no longer on the fast track in DC 01/08/2019 04:33pm • WASHINGTON — A move to fast-track legal sports betting in D.C. has hit a snag. The D.C. Council has decided not to move the measure forward as an emergency. Instead, it will proceed as standard legislation that will require a public hearing. The hearing will allow people an opportunity to sa Kevin Spacey pulled over for speeding around Reagan National 01/07/2019 08:48pm • WASHINGTON — After appearing in court Monday morning to address sexual assault allegations in Massachusetts, actor Kevin Spacey had yet another brush with law enforcement in the afternoon, this time around Reagan National Airport. The actor, accused of groping an 18-year-old Nantucket busboy in 25 best jobs of 2019 01/07/2019 07:00pm • Top jobs Health care jobs require years of higher education. But workers willing and able to make that investment see it pay dividends in the form of high salaries and ample opportunities. Plus, experts predict there will be great demand for nurses, physicians and other medical practitioners in t 10 Ways to Save More in 2019 01/07/2019 07:00pm • Squirrel away more money.Among the one-third of Americans making 2019 financial New Year's resolutions, 48 percent plan to save more, according to a Fidelity Investments survey. If you're among those aspiring savers, read on for concrete ways to reach your savings goals. Identify your goals.It's har Should You Take Your Car When Retiring Overseas? 01/07/2019 07:00pm • Owning a car in retirement can be a liability, an expense and a hassle. So, when making a move overseas, consider whether you really need your own vehicle. In many of the world's most appealing places to retire, you could live happily car-free and get around everywhere you would need or want to go d Best medical jobs that don't require medical school 01/07/2019 07:00pm • Dreams of donning a white coat and stethoscope propel many young people to seek higher education. Among college undergraduates, health profession programs are the second-most-popular field of study, making up 12 percent of degrees conferred in 2016, according to the National Center for Education Learn how Fairfax Co. wants to use drones 01/07/2019 04:06pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia's Fairfax County wants to know what you think about it launching a drone program. The Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft Systems program would be used for traffic management, search and rescue missions, post-disaster assessments and more. The task force that put the proposal