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Ellicott City flood, 1 year later: The pain still lingers for some families 07/27/2017 12:56pm • ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — The historic flooding in Ellicott City left several families grieving in its wake. Two people were killed the day torrential rains resulted in a deluge of water on the historic town. Then, months after the disaster, a shop owner died while rebuilding. Swept away Joseph A 5 Smart Financial Steps to Take During Summer 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Summer is here. Children are out of school. The weather is hot. Half of the year is already gone. Summer vacations are happening. People are starting to look ahead at what's coming for the rest of the year. If you find yourself indoors on a hot and humid afternoon, there are several little financia How Online Retailers Work to Drain Your Wallet 07/19/2017 08:00pm • Whether they are selling clothes or computers, retailers need to convince customers to buy their products. "The challenge is there is no single approach that works for every customer or brand," says Kim Saxton, clinical associate professor of marketing at the Indiana University Kelley School of Busi Review: 'War for the Planet of the Apes' is fitting end to powerful prequel trilogy 07/14/2017 01:23am • WASHINGTON — Based on a novel by Pierre Boulle ("Bridge on the River Kwai") adapted by Rod Serling ("Twilight Zone") and Michael Wilson ("A Place in the Sun") under the direction of Franklin J. Schaffner ("Patton"), the original "Planet of the Apes" (1968) became a science-fiction classic with 10 Essential Estate Planning Tips Everyone Should Know 07/13/2017 08:00pm • More than half of all American adults don't have a will, and that can cause all kinds of problems if tragedy strikes. The death of both parents in an accident can leave their children's fate up to a judge. Assets in a blended family may not end up being distributed the way you would like. And, if yo 9 Critical Elements of Financial Planning 07/10/2017 08:00pm • Whether it's losing weight, running a marathon or getting an education, most people do best with a clear goal and timetable. That goes for financial planning, too -- whether you're planning for college, a new home or retirement. Most investors have a general goal, from living comfortably after they Don't Get Taken for a Ride By Your Moving Company 07/10/2017 08:00pm • When it came to hiring a moving company to transport her belongings from Los Angeles to Saratoga Springs, New York, Jennifer Graybeal didn't do her research. "I basically hired whoever was cheapest," says Graybeal, who moved with her husband in 2005. The trouble started soon after her belongings wer 'Wickedly' talented Idina Menzel ready to 'Let It Go' at MGM National Harbor 07/06/2017 01:00am • WASHINGTON — She's the beloved voice behind Broadway's "Wicked" and Disney's "Frozen." This weekend, Idina Menzel performs live at MGM National Harbor on Sunday, July 9, before returning to the Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 18. If you head to Va. mass remembers shooting at congressional ballgame practice with special prayers 06/19/2017 02:59am • WASHINGTON — Prayers for unity and peace were made following an early morning shooting on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia’s Del Ray neighborhood last Wednesday. The shooting left the gunman dead and seriously injured others, including a Tyson Foods lobbyist and House Majority Whip St Father-Daughter Getaway Ideas in Time for Father's Day 06/13/2017 08:00pm • Struggling for a Father's Day gift idea beyond the typical tie or grilling accessory? How about the gift of travel? Give your dad a gift card with explicit instructions to use for airline tickets, hotel rooms or attraction passes. 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So when the 1932 Boris Karloff classic was adapted into a 1999 blockbuster starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, it was no surprise tha Cover to cover: Readers sound off on books they keep coming back to 06/07/2017 06:07am • WASHINGTON — We’ve all had the experience of picking up a book we can’t put down until we’re finished. But for some people, there’s a book they can’t put down even after they get to the end. WTOP put out a call for people who have read certain books multiple times in the course of the Financial tips, resources for college grads 06/06/2017 07:02am • It’s the season for celebrating graduations and a good time to consider how we all might help freshly-minted graduates as they take on their first full-time jobs. Today’s college graduates are starting out with higher tuition debt, challenging labor markets at graduation and, according to a P 12 Travel Rewards Programs You Probably Never Knew Existed 05/08/2017 08:00pm • While most travelers are savvy about frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs, travel rewards extend far beyond these two industries. From airport parking programs to train travel rewards programs and even cruise membership programs, there's likely a lesser-known program that affords benefits (thi