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Man charged with leaving hoax explosive device at Fairfax Co. mosque 11/23/2015 03:19pm • WASHINGTON — A man is facing charges after officials say he left a hoax explosive device at a Fairfax County mosque last week. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department says 27-year-old Chester Gore damaged property and left a fake explosive at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center located at 3159 Row S From spending to celebrating: The 2015 Christmas season in 25 stats 11/23/2015 12:04pm • by Christina Lavingia Do you remember what the holidays felt like when you were a kid? School projects took a festive turn, cookies and sweets were just a little bit sweeter, subtle hints about the gifts you wanted weren't quite subtle enough. Everything seemed wondrous for a brief, special t U.S. Marshals to hold high-end wine auction after counterfeiter's conviction 11/23/2015 04:40am • WASHINGTON — A California man who's doing time for selling counterfeit wine had quite the collection of authentic wine as well. Now — for a price — some of that wine can be yours. Starting Tuesday and running for a week, the U.S. Marshals Service is conducting an online auction for the more Column: Holiday shopping scams to watch for 11/19/2015 05:07am • Q: What scams should I watch for this holiday shopping season? A:  The predictions for the 2015 holiday shopping season continue to suggest that we’ll see record spending when it comes to online shopping. This isn’t lost on cyber-criminals, as they gear up to take advantage of the additio Indications You May Need a Dental Implant 11/15/2015 07:00pm • Tooth loss is a common problem we all face at various times throughout our lives, and for various reasons. Whether it is from non-restorable decay (cavity), severe gum disease, a failed root canal or accidentally being damaged beyond repair, the loss of a single tooth or multiple teeth can have dra Federal marshals, GSA team up for wedding gown sale 11/14/2015 02:07am • WASHINGTON — Brides-to-be will have the chance to scoop up some designer gowns at deep discounts during a three-day liquidation sale next week in Anne Arundel County. No, it's not a going-out-of-business sale or a once-a-year markdown. The U.S. Marshals Service, with help from the General Servi 10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft During the Holidays 11/09/2015 07:00pm • With all the extra shopping you're going to be doing as we approach the holidays, it's more important than ever to protect your money and your identity. Thieves are prowling for your digits as you make online purchases, connect to your bank over Wi-Fi or share photos over social media. "It's the s Best Fake Bonds 11/06/2015 04:29pm • Click here to reach the table of contents for all of our Bond rankings. This Halloween, remember the real dangers — and forget the fake ones 10/28/2015 05:16am • WASHINGTON — Sometimes, it seems like American parents, in our quest for perfection, specialize in leaching parenting of every ounce of joy. We try so mightily to protect our children from danger, disappointment and emotional pain that we ironically miss the real risks to our kids’ long-term hap How to decorate your home for the holidays on a budget 10/26/2015 09:00pm • The holidays can be an expensive time of year. When budgeting for the holidays, many people don't consider the cost of decorating their homes. Budgets are typically focused on gifts, food and entertaining, but all those twinkling lights aren't free. Here are some budget-friendly tips to keep your wa 4 Tips for a Fright-Free Halloween at Work 10/25/2015 08:00pm • Holidays at work can be land mines, and Halloween is no exception. Some of the normal rules don't apply, but you're still expected to remain professional -- even while doing things you'd never do on any other day, such as wearing a costume or wrapping your desk in giant cobwebs. That can make the h Cool accessories for trick-or-treaters under $15 10/23/2015 01:00pm • When the pumpkins have been carved, the decorations hung and the costumes picked, there's only one Halloween tradition left: going trick-or-treating. Before your child hits the neighborhood this Halloween, consider outfitting him or her with these eight cool trick-or-treater accessories. 1. Fl Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited packs a punch 10/23/2015 06:37am • WASHINGTON — Subaru gave the Legacy sedan a makeover for 2015. I drove the four-cylinder version last year and was frankly surprised what a better car it was, though I really wanted a few more ponies under the hood. This time, I drove the six-cylinder Legacy, which Subaru still offers — a rarity Former Howard County teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting teen 10/20/2015 09:49pm • WASHINGTON —  A public schoolteacher in Howard County, Maryland, has been found guilty of assaulting a 14-year-old boy he met on the Internet. Christopher Russell Fox, 37, of Randallstown, pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday afternoon, but was found guilty of a 3rd degree sex offense. His s U.Va. student sues agents involved in his bloody arrest 10/20/2015 01:54pm • WASHINGTON — A University of Virginia student who was bloodied by state liquor agents during a March arrest is suing the agency responsible for his arrest. Lawyers for Martese Johnson have filed a $3 million civil suit against Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control as well as three agents and the a