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DC Water promises changes after criticism over handling of July boil-water order 08/17/2018 12:57pm • WASHINGTON — The officials responsible for running D.C.'s water system are promising to improve outreach efforts after complaints about how it alerted residents during a two-day boil-water advisory across a large swath of the District. An Aug. 16 internal DC Water report tallies up what appear Aretha Franklin, 'Queen of Soul,' dies 08/16/2018 09:59am • DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin, the long-reigning "Queen of Soul'' who sang with matchless style on such classics as `"Think'' and her signature song, "Respect,'' died Thursday at age 76, said her representative, Gwendolyn Quinn. Publicist Gwendolyn Quinn tells The Associated Press through 4 Financially Savvy Things to Do During Your First Week of College 08/14/2018 08:00pm • The first week of college can be an incredible experience for new students. There are countless people to meet, unfamiliar places to see and new things to do. It's an exciting and unforgettable experience. That first week is also a time of money-saving opportunities. Even though most students have Cisco Systems, Inc. Earnings: What To Expect From CSCO Stock 08/13/2018 08:00pm • Earnings season has been treacherous so far for some popular U.S. tech stocks, but Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO) is hoping to impress Wall Street when it reports its earnings on Wednesday afternoon. Analysts have high hopes for Cisco's numbers and say the company likely took another step in th How Can I Find the Best Spinal Surgeon? 08/12/2018 08:00pm • The human spine is a marvelous structure, consisting of 33 bones stacked neatly one atop the other. It provides a flexible yet strong scaffolding for the body, allowing you to stand upright, bend and twist all while also protecting your spinal cord -- the communications highway that threads a huge n What Not to Do When Hiring a Lawyer 08/09/2018 08:00pm • From filing for bankruptcy to managing estate planning to negotiating a divorce, there are plenty of situations when it makes sense to hire an attorney. A good lawyer can help you protect your assets and offer sound advice for complicated legal matters thanks to extensive expertise in a specific pra Overcoming Stereotypes as an Older Job Seeker 08/09/2018 08:00pm • All job seekers face challenges in articulating their value and fit for open positions. Recruiters and hiring managers who evaluate candidates may make judgments and draw conclusions based on factors that have more in common with perceived group characteristics or irrelevant superficialities than i Meniscus Tears and Fears: What to Know 08/08/2018 08:00pm • With the NFL training camp season underway, sports fans are bound to hear about their favorite teams and players succumbing to knee injuries at practice. From torn ACLs and MCLs to meniscus tears, the knees of athletes often take an incredible beating. And though they're biologically designed to be Wall Street Is Falling In Love With Match Group Inc (MTCH) Stock 08/08/2018 08:00pm • Match Group Inc (Nasdaq: MTCH) stock jumped more than 17 percent on Wednesday after the online dating giant's second-quarter earnings beat and guidance raise. Analysts say Tinder is leading a resurgence in North American growth for Match, and investors have little to fear from a Facebook ( FB) datin Gastroparesis: When Food 'Just Sits' in Your Stomach 08/08/2018 08:00pm • If you suffer from a bloated belly, you're not alone. For the past eight years, my clinical practice has seen a steady parade of patients coming in with the very same complaint: abdominal bloating. While there are many reasons a person might feel the internal discomfort and fullness that we collecti Does Facebook, Inc. (FB) Stock Belong in ESG Portfolios? 08/08/2018 08:00pm • Socially responsible investment funds traditionally have had big holdings of technology stocks since they're likely to score well on environmental matters, but funds that focus on environmental, social and governance practices, known as ESG, are beginning to rethink some of those positions. Topics l WATCH: Prince William Co. police release lip sync video 08/07/2018 09:41pm • WASHINGTON — Prince William County police have joined many other police departments across the nation in the lip sync challenge that has taken the internet by storm. In the post releasing the video on their Facebook page Tuesday night, the county's police department claimed to have gotten con Seoul Turns to Technology to Battle Air Pollution 08/07/2018 08:00pm • SEOUL, South Korea -- A camera-equipped drone flies around the outskirts of Seoul, hovering near an industrial plant and capturing video of pollutants. Below, on the crowded, litter-strewn streets, residents wear white and black masks that loop around their ears and cover their noses and mouths. A The 10 Most Valuable Cryptocurrencies in the World 08/07/2018 08:00pm • These are 2018's top cryptocurrencies by market cap.What are some of the biggest cryptocurrencies in the world, besides bitcoin? A few short years ago, no one would've imagined that the 10 most valuable cryptocurrencies in the world would enjoy a combined market value larger than Procter & Gambl Would-be assassin John Hinckley asking for unconditional release 08/07/2018 05:07pm • WASHINGTON — John Hinckley, the man who tried to kill President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is asking to be unconditionally set free. A court filing from last week mentions that Hinckley in April "orally moved for an unconditional release from his commitment" under a provision of D.C. law. A judg