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Local effort to fight drunken driving could set national 'smart practices' standard 02/13/2019 07:13pm • WASHINGTON — Arlington County, Virginia, is trying to fight drunken driving, and its method may prove to be a model for the nation. Arlington's restaurant initiative was launched about two years ago. As part of the initiative, officers are assigned to work with management and staff of bars and How to Deal With Debt Collectors 02/11/2019 07:00pm • Debt collectors are a necessary evil in the U.S. credit system, but in some cases, their tactics can be predatory or even illegal. If you've been contacted by a debt collector for a past-due balance, going into the process blindly can give the collection agency the upper hand. Instead, educate yours Cyberbullying bill sails through Md. Senate, faces questions in House committee 02/08/2019 07:44am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Maryland Senate gave unanimous approval Thursday to a cyberbullying bill named to honor a Woodbine teenager who took her own life i Data Doctors: Understanding short code text messages 02/04/2019 06:57am • Q: I received a text message from 77958 with a security code for the IRS Password Service. How can I tell if this really is the IRS? A: Tax filing season is ‘Christmas for Criminals’ and every year we see new scams attempting to trick taxpayers, so being very careful is a really good idea. China and Russia Biggest Cyber Offenders Since 2006, Report Shows 01/31/2019 07:00pm • As much as $600 billion is annually lost to cybercrime as attackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their approach, adopting new technologies and leveraging black markets and digital currencies. A few countries, however, stand out as the most active sources of attacks in cyberspace. Acco Montgomery Co. high school alum is 'Swiss Army knife' of Rams' special teams 01/30/2019 11:10am • ATLANTA — As Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff peeled off his helmet and headed toward the sidelines in the second quarter of the NFC championship, Blake Countess settled into his upback position and scanned the New Orleans Saints’ formation, checking whether their coverage was susceptible DC, Philly police 'duel' over Bryce Harper 01/29/2019 11:12pm • WASHINGTON — We were supposed to get a long awaited answer to baseball's monthslong question: Where will Bryce Harper play in 2019? All we got was a fake bidding war. Nice try, Philly🤣🤣🤣 Bryce Harper, we offer a multi-year deal worth $58,163 per year to start, with a What Are Cloned Credit Cards? 01/29/2019 07:00pm • The term cloning might bring to mind biological experiments or science fiction, but credit card cloning is a problem that affects consumers in everyday life. Credit card cloning refers to creating a fraudulent copy of a credit card. It happens when a crook steals your credit card information, then u Switzerland and Japan Are the World's Best Countries 01/22/2019 07:00pm • Growing anxieties about possible economic slowdowns. The possibility of a future trade war between the world's two largest economies. Rising public anger at tech conglomerates and governments about digital security. The accelerating pace of global warming that is exceeding scientists' predictions. Maryland police nab 8 men in prostitution sting 01/22/2019 12:28pm • WASHINGTON — Eight men from across Maryland are facing charges after Howard County police said they caught them in a prostitution sting. In its effort to stop human trafficking, county officers launched an undercover operation that netted eight would-be johns. Detectives placed fake ads on w What Not to Say to People With Chronic Pain 01/15/2019 07:00pm • Rubbing alcohol in the woundPeople with chronic pain have heard it all -- over and over. Acquaintances say, "You look fine to me," or ask, "Why aren't you better yet?" Doctors and nurses advise, "There comes a point when you must accept a new normal." For someone coping with continual pain, possibly How to Tell If Your Baby Is in Pain -- and What to Do About It 01/13/2019 07:00pm • The first time parents hear their newborn cry, they often cry too -- tears of happiness, of course, that their child has officially arrived in the world and is, by the sound of those lungs, healthy. But after that, baby crying gets more complicated. Is she hungry? Tired? Uncomfortable? Wanting to be Today in History: Jan. 13 01/13/2019 01:00am • Today is Sunday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 13, 1982, an Air Florida 737 crashed into Washington, D.C.'s 14th Street Bridge and fell into the Potomac River while trying to take off during a snowstorm, killing a total of 78 people; four passengers and a Taxes, gambling among top issues as Va. General Assembly convenes 01/09/2019 04:27am • WASHINGTON — Taxes and spending, gambling and the environment are among some of the issues expected to dominate Virginia's General Assembly session that begins Wednesday afternoon. While sessions typically take a few days to get rolling, everything moves extremely quickly after that in odd-numb Today in History: Jan. 9 01/09/2019 01:30am • Today is Wednesday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 9, 1861, Mississippi became the second state to secede from the Union, the same day the Star of the West, a merchant vessel bringing reinforcements and supplies to Federal troops at Fort Sumter, South Caro