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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 8 Things Not to Hide From Your Investment Professional 05/08/2017 08:00pm • How to avoid secret traps.Some adult shame amounts to little more than a grown-up version of blocking a cookie jar surrounded by telltale crumbs. But too often, the adult piggy bank is at stake. And for financial managers, that can set the stage for disaster. "You cannot have trust if the client is Walt Disney Co. (DIS) Earnings: ESPN, And Everything Else 05/07/2017 08:00pm • In many ways, Walt Disney Co. (ticker: DIS) is having a perfectly fine 2017. DIS shares are up about 7.5 percent to slightly beat the market, and operationally speaking, most of the company's businesses are well-oiled and running smooth. But we all know that's far from the whole story. One of Disne Review: 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2' is wildly hilarious from start to finish 05/05/2017 01:01am • WASHINGTON -- It was a crowded year for Marvel superheroes in 2014, with "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" (a stellar sequel), "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (an excellent flick) and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" (highly disappointing). Somehow, the scrappy underdog "Guardians of the Galaxy" National Cathedral Flower Mart: A springtime tradition blooms again this weekend 05/03/2017 07:31pm • WASHINGTON — A beloved D.C. tradition enters its 78th year this weekend, one that attracts both locals and out-of-towners with springtime sights, sounds and smells. The annual National Cathedral Flower Mart kicks off at 10 a.m. Friday in and around the church, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. An opening Fraley Film Guide 2017 04/27/2017 02:01pm • Allison Williams and Daniel Kaluuya star in a scene from Jordan Peele's "Get Out." (Justin Lubin/Universal Pictures via AP) 4 STARS "Get Out" - Jordan Peele combines "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and "Stepford Wives" "Mudbound" - Dee Rees directs a powerful look at post-WWII racism in r At 50, 'The Graduate' remains the best-directed comedy ever made 04/20/2017 01:53am • WASHINGTON — It changed Hollywood — and America — forever, opening the bedroom door to a sexual revolution, capturing coming-of-age themes of youth alienation, and stoking Baby Boomer rebellion against "plastic" 1960s parents: “I’ve had this feeling ever since I graduated ... that I 7 Money Lies That Could Hurt Your Marriage 04/13/2017 08:00pm • Money issues are fairly common in relationships. After all, it's impossible to please two people all of the time. Those issues get even more complicated if you add lies to the mix. In a recent survey of 500 U.S. adults by MagnifyMoney, 1 in 5 divorcees said money was the cause of their divorce. In f Review: Chris Evans raises child prodigy in family drama 'Gifted' 04/07/2017 01:58am • WASHINGTON -- "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979) won Best Picture by exploring a single dad seeking custody of his young child, while "Good Will Hunting" (1997) won Best Screenplay by exploring a young math prodigy seeking self-worth. "Gifted" plays out like the square root of both movies, resulti The Truth About the Cost of Kids 04/05/2017 08:00pm • Kids aren't cheap. That's the consensus among both the government and parents. The U.S. Department of Agriculture pegs the cost of raising a child born in 2015 to a middle-income, married couple at $233,610. That number may seem staggering, but some parents think it's right on target. "I live in Ne 15 Top Theme Park Additions for 2017 04/03/2017 08:00pm • Discover gravity-defining roller coasters and innovative rides at America's top amusement parks.With another season of family vacation fun fast approaching, theme parks across the country are unveiling new additions to draw in and thrill visitors. This summer, you'll be able to travel to the distant Tuesday's Sports Transactions 03/29/2017 12:21am • BASEBALLAmerican League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Released OF Michael Bourn and 3B Chris Johnson. BOSTON RED SOX — Reassigned RHP Kyle Kendrick to minor league camp. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Traded OF Peter Bourjos to Tampa Bay for a player to be named or cash. Reassigned LHPs Cory Luebke and Matt Purke Tuesday's Sports Transactions 03/28/2017 11:45pm • BASEBALLAmerican League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Released OF Michael Bourn and 3B Chris Johnson. BOSTON RED SOX — Reassigned RHP Kyle Kendrick to minor league camp. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Traded OF Peter Bourjos to Tampa Bay for a player to be named or cash. Reassigned LHPs Cory Luebke and Matt Purke