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Rob Reiner visits Maryland to kick off Annapolis Film Festival 03/27/2017 02:01am • WASHINGTON — He's directed some of the DMV's best movies, from "A Few Good Men" to "The American President," not to mention "This is Spinal Tap," "Stand By Me," "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally" and "Misery." This week, filmmaker Rob Reiner visits Anne Arundel County to kick of How to Put Teenagers on the Road to Wealth 03/20/2017 08:00pm • At a time when most kids their age are focused on schoolwork and getting a part-time job, 15-year-old Srijan Sharma and 16-year-old Rohit Roy have been learning the ins and outs of the stock market -- and making thousands of dollars in the process. These two teenage investors (and their parents) sh How to Bet Against Stocks 03/19/2017 08:00pm • Stocks are near their all-time highs, and despite gains since the election it's only natural to wonder if uncertainty in Washington or some overseas event could hammer the markets. "It would certainly be difficult to argue that the current equity markets are undervalued," says Robert R. Johnson, pre Please Don't Fall for These Fitness Trends, Experts Beg 03/19/2017 08:00pm • The good, the bad and the too-good-to-be-true Since beginning to teach group fitness in 1999, Jessica Crandall has seen some progress: Fewer exercisers today are striving for skeletal figures and thigh gaps, and more are embracing body positivity and strength. "Some of those idealistic viewpoints Md. prosecutors clear officers in 3 shootings from 2016 03/16/2017 10:50pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Prosecutors have cleared police officers in three shooting incidents last year, including the shooting of a man who walked into a Baltimore TV station wearing an animal costume and a fake bomb. The Baltimore Sun reports police records show the officers have been cleared of crim Man used fake checks to steal cars, Md. police say 03/10/2017 07:03pm • WASHINGTON — Montgomery County police have arrested a man who they say used counterfeit cashier's checks to buy used cars, then sold the stolen vehicles to unsuspecting buyers. Authorities also want to know if anyone else might have been a victim of the alleged scammer. Nicholas Metz, 33, Column: Tired of politics? Here's how to lessen impact on Facebook 03/10/2017 01:57am • Q: Do any of the Facebook blockers work to block political posts?  It's very likely that a lot of Facebook users could be suffering from some form of "political post" fatigue. There are a number of ways to better manage what appears in your newsfeed that can range from basic measures to drastic How Donald Trump Can Avoid a Trade War With China 03/07/2017 07:00pm • Are the U.S. and China headed for a trade war? Many analysts and investors think it quite possible. Top Chinese officials have seen fit to underline the mutual harm it would bring. As it is, we are lucky to have a tenuous thaw given then-President-elect Trump's wayward thought experiment on tabling More time granted for Comet Ping Pong plea deal 03/07/2017 12:06am • WASHINGTON — The man accused of walking into a D.C. pizza restaurant and opening fire with an assault rifle appeared before a judge again on Monday. The brief court session centered on a plea deal offered to 28-year-old Edgar Welch of North Carolina. U.S. District Judge Ketanji Jackson granted From Zika to Terrorism, How to Protect Yourself While Traveling Abroad 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Take these precautions to maximize safety and eliminate stress during your trip.When you're preoccupied with packing, navigating airport security and collecting local currency for an upcoming trip to a far-flung locale, it's easy to overlook standard health and safety measures. But with a variety of Nationals hold tryouts for national anthem singers 03/04/2017 02:57pm • WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals held tryouts at Nationals Park Saturday morning, but they weren't scouting for a new shortstop or relief pitcher; they were looking for some national anthem performers. "This is another signal that games are right around the corner," Nationals entertainment Tips for Filing Taxes for the First Time 03/02/2017 07:00pm • If you're intimidated about filing your taxes with the Internal Revenue Service for the first time, here's the good news: It's only going to get worse from here. What you're doing now is nothing compared to filing when your life is far more financially complicated, and you have a house, a spouse, ki Celebrate the cherry blossoms with cocktails at new pop-up bar 03/02/2017 06:30pm • WASHINGTON — If you’re looking for an alternative spot to catch the cherry blossoms this year, head over to Seventh Street NW in Shaw. We can’t guarantee it will be less crowded than the Tidal Basin, but you’ll have a much easier time dealing with people after a few sake cocktails.  Dere Feds: Criminal officers stole from the innocent in Baltimore 03/01/2017 06:45pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Seven Baltimore officers were so unfazed by U.S. Justice Department scrutiny of abusive policing that they kept falsely detaining people, stealing their money and property and faking reports to cover it up, according to a damning federal indictment released Wednesday. Federal p Va. woman targeted by immigration phone scam part of trend 02/27/2017 10:51pm • WASHINGTON — The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is warning of an increase in phone scams targeting immigrants. The scammers may be taking advantage of fears tied to President Donald Trump's stance on stringent enforcement of immigration laws and curbing illegal immigration. In a case report