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Wittman faces challenge from Williams in Virginia's 1st District 10/29/2018 07:14am • Editor’s note: This is one in a series of pieces on the Nov. 6 midterm election. WTOP interviewed candidates in key contested local races. See all of WTOP’s coverage election coverage. WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Rob Wittman is squaring off against Democrat Vangie Williams on Nov. 6 for th DC voter guide: General election 2018 10/25/2018 04:24pm • WASHINGTON — In the general election Nov. 6, D.C. residents will cast ballots in several races for the D.C. Council: for chairman and at-large member, as well as ward members for wards 1, 3, 5 and 6. Maryland Voter Guide Virginia Voter Guide Bill lowering DC voting age to 16 passes comm Smart Strategies for Traveling With a Credit Card 10/24/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're visiting another state or traveling abroad, your credit card could be put in more threatening situations than when used at home. You should always be aware of how you use and safeguard your credit card information, even if you're a seasoned traveler. Additionally, if you want to trav How to Keep Your Information Safe When Online Banking 10/21/2018 08:00pm • Think about the last time you wrote an actual check or went to your local bank branch. According to a 2018 FIS Global Consumer Banking report, 72 percent of bank interactions are now done via mobile and online rather than at your local branch. This shift to digital has caused traditional banks to re What legal sports betting in DC might look like 10/19/2018 02:11am • WASHINGTON — Ever since the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May, effectively rendering the opportunity to make sports gambling legal under state jurisdictions, there has been a gold rush to take advantage of the new market. On Wednesday, the D How to Help Your College Freshman Avoid Depression 10/18/2018 08:00pm • Every fall, many college freshmen experience something they probably didn't anticipate when they went off to college: depression. The excitement and anticipation of this big event soon shifts to the day-to-day reality of life away from home, friends and the predictability of high school. For an inc Frosh, Wolf get personal in highly-charged law school debate 10/18/2018 09:56am • Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (D) and his Republican challenger, Craig Wolf, clashed over crime, the opioid epidemic, Maryland’s lawsuits against the Trump administration and a host of other issues during a wide-ranging and occasionally personal debate at the University of Maryland Carey School Social-Emotional Learning: a New Dimension of Education 10/17/2018 08:00pm • "Mason" was a high achiever and a dream student in any school. By grade 10, Mason, whose name has been changed to protect his privacy, was consistently on the honor roll and a top athlete. He was known to be driven, hardworking and responsible. So it was shocking to all who knew him when he was cau How Do I Invest in Canadian Pot Stocks? 10/16/2018 08:00pm • Canada's law to legalize the recreational use of cannabis goes into effect Oct. 17, and prices of popular pot stocks will likely fluctuate and may include a sell-off, based on recent trends. Major news surrounding cannabis stocks are often followed by sell-offs, says Jason Spatafora, co-founder of 3 Questions to Help Decide Whether to Retake the ACT, SAT 10/14/2018 08:00pm • After sitting for the ACT or SAT, some students may find that their initial test results do not quite match their expectations. Taking a standardized exam multiple times can be a great idea in certain instances, but for students with limited time to improve, it can also be stressful to consider spen Data Doctors: What to do if you fall for a Microsoft support scam 10/11/2018 07:12am • Q: What should I do if I fell for a scammer claiming to be Microsoft and let him into my computer? A: The sophistication level being used to con people into thinking that they are talking to Microsoft continues to evolve. Even the most levelheaded folks can be convinced by a skilled con man, e 9 Dividend Stocks to Buy From Around the Globe 10/10/2018 08:00pm • Income investors have global choices.Many dividend stock investors focus on low-risk U.S. businesses they know, including consumer staples and health care players with big brand recognition. However, it's important to remember that it's a great big world and plenty of overseas stocks have equally st How to talk to your kids about the power of voting 10/10/2018 08:00pm • Today's youth can't become their parents, and trust me, they don't want to. Technology and social media have changed our kids' lives into something completely different from our own. As parents and citizens of the world, we should instead teach our children to be true to themselves. They need to sta 5 Smart Tech Items That Save You Money -- and 5 That Don't 10/10/2018 08:00pm • Although spending is usually considered the opposite of saving, there are times when you should spend money to save money. That is, spend wisely on items that will cost you today but save you even more in the long run. Read on for the smart technology purchases that will save you money -- and thos The 7 hidden costs of retiring abroad 10/09/2018 08:00pm • If you're thinking of moving overseas to retire, you'll find that many countries offer an affordable, budget-friendly lifestyle. However, it's important to note that other expenses related to living abroad can creep up. There is no way to calculate the exact cost of moving overseas. "Much will de