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8 Red Flags to Help You Spot a Rental Scam 12/05/2017 07:00pm • Imagine signing a lease for a new apartment, only to find out when you show up to move in that the place you selected, signed and paid for was a lie. Not only do you not have a place to live, but you're out hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. This might sound like an urban legend, but unfortunat Arlington police: Scammer sought ransom in fake kidnapping 11/27/2017 06:08pm • WASHINGTON — The Arlington County police say they broke up a kidnapping scam on Sunday, in which a woman was falsely told that her daughter had been abducted. The police said a woman called them at about noon Sunday and told them she had received a call from a man who said he had kidnapped her First lady goes with classic, traditional Christmas decor 11/27/2017 03:25pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Ballerinas leaping to the strains of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" helped launch Christmas at the White House, featuring a traditional decor that Melania Trump chose for her family's first holiday season in the White House. The first lady's theme is "Time-Honored Traditions," 5 Tips for Collectible Investing 11/26/2017 07:00pm • Pablo Solomon's parents supplemented their income by buying, selling and trading collectibles found at yard and estate sales, and thrift stores, while living in some of Houston's poorest neighborhoods. Now he and his wife, Beverly, still enjoy trading collectibles and using them in their Texas desi DC guitar pop hero Tommy Keene dies at 59 11/24/2017 11:30am • WASHINGTON – Tommy Keene, whose 1984 hit “Places That Are Gone” established the Bethesda-born singer-songwriter as one of new wave’s most promising stars, has died at 59. Keene died in his sleep, according to a post on his website. “He had the perfect name to be a superstar, and the How to Avoid Fake Shopping Apps This Holiday Season 11/21/2017 07:00pm • With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, consumers and retailers are gearing up for a busy shopping season. Meanwhile, experts caution that scammers may have a new trick up their sleeves: fake shopping apps. Mobile shopping may soon surpass shopping on a desktop. According to the "Ho 'My dog ate my car keys'; survey reveals weirdest reasons people call off work 11/16/2017 09:18am • WASHINGTON — Sometimes the sheets are too soft and the pillows are too comfy in the morning. Should you call in sick? Only if you can come up with a good, believable excuse. According to the latest CareerBuilder data, 40 percent of workers called in sick in the last year when they really weren' Washington Has Made It Harder for You to Sue Your Credit Card Company. What Now? 11/13/2017 07:00pm • On Nov. 1, President Donald Trump signed a congressional resolution that can make it virtually impossible for customers to file class-action lawsuits against financial institutions, such as your neighborhood bank or credit card issuer. The signing was done without fanfare; that is, in private, in t Prince William Co. Supervisor Corey Stewart defends Roy Moore 11/13/2017 06:41am • WASHINGTON — Breaking ranks with members of his party, outspoken Virginia Republican Corey Stewart has voiced support for Alabama Republican Roy Moore, saying allegations that Moore had sexual contact with a child should not be believed. "I think it's wrong to be just assuming that somebody is College Football Corner: Heisman hopes rest in Norman 11/12/2017 03:04pm • WASHINGTON — Let's get this out of the way to start: The Heisman Trophy process is far from an exact science. Technically, it's for the "best player in college football," when in reality it's intended for the "best quarterback/running back on a nationally contending team." Which is much better tha No. 21 Michigan dominates Maryland in 1st half in 35-10 win 11/11/2017 07:08pm • COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Brandon Peters threw two touchdown passes, Chris Evans ran for two scores and No. 21 Michigan dominated Maryland in the first half in a 35-10 victory Saturday. The Wolverines (8-2, 5-2 Big Ten) have won three straight. The Terrapins (4-6, 2-5) have lost five of six. Want to Be Happier at Work? Start Here 11/09/2017 07:00pm • Work "happiness" is a difficult thing to obtain. Everyone wants it, yet so few people seem to get it. What do those lucky few have that the rest of us don't? Did they happen to land in the perfect job? Did they take some critical step we all missed? Or are they just fundamentally wired differently? Competency testing in Hoggle murder case may be delayed 11/03/2017 11:25am • WASHINGTON — The state psychiatric hospital charged with evaluating whether Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial for the murder of her two young children says Montgomery County prosecutors have been slow to provide a description of the allegations against her. However, Montgomery County Stay Safe While Shopping Online This Holiday Season 11/02/2017 08:00pm • You're armed with the tools you need to save money this holiday shopping season. You know how to budget, where and when to find the best deals, and what to get everyone on your list. But wait. Before you log on and make your next purchase, there are a few strategies to add to your toolbox. Read on f Q&A: Rob Reiner dishes on new 'LBJ' biopic, reflects on his prolific career 11/02/2017 12:58am • WASHINGTON — It's hard to find a more prolific chameleon of genres than filmmaker Rob Reiner: mockumentary ("This is Spinal Tap"), coming-of-age ("Stand By Me"), fantasy/adventure ("The Princess Bride"), romantic comedy ("When Harry Met Sally"), horror/thriller ("Misery"), courtroom drama ("A