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FCC: Cable broadband Internet speed triples, DSL stays flat 01/05/2016 07:23am • WASHINGTON — With a growing number of Americans downloading movies and television shows, the nation's broadband Internet has been picking up the pace to keep up with the demand. According to the Federal Communications Commission's fifth Measuring Broadband America report, the average download January Barometer Offers Clues for the Year's Stock Performance 01/04/2016 07:00pm • Do you want to know if the stock market will post gains by the end of the year? You aren't alone. While past results are no guarantee of future returns, the January barometer by the Stock Trader's Almanac has a respectable track record for projecting yearly market performance. The venerable baromete Newspaper staff pick up paper routes in delivery service absence 01/03/2016 04:21am • WASHINGTON-- In an age of tablets and smartphones, internet news and instant gratification, there are still some people who want to hear the 4 a.m. thud of physical newspapers hitting their front steps. In Massachusetts, frustrations over undelivered papers have been mounting for days. After swit 6 ways to save more money in 2016 01/01/2016 07:00am • A new year signifies reflection and change. It's a time when we put our finances under a microscope to figure out where we are now and where we want to be by this time next year. If you want to have more money in savings, January is the right time to make a fresh start. Use these six money-saving ti District Beans delivers locally roasted coffee to your door 01/01/2016 02:58am • WASHINGTON — These days you can have vodka, doughnuts and even Chipotle delivered to your door — so why not a few bags of locally roasted coffee? District Beans is here to satisfy your craving for craft coffee with its monthly delivery service. Tim Eagan, founder and CEO of the Internet-based Column: What's expected at CES this year? 12/31/2015 05:12am • Q: What new technology gadgets do you expect we’ll see in 2016 from CES? A: With the annual tech show known as The International CES set to open next week, the speculation on what we’ll see is filling the Internet. As with most shows, we’ll see a plethora of “solutions searching for a 4 Resolutions Every Runner Should Make 12/30/2015 07:00pm • Ready to take on the new year with some running resolutions that will make you stronger and faster? By setting some simple goals for yourself, you can do just that. Here are four easy-to-monitor, year-long resolutions to get you started:1. Race one a month. Nothing sharpens your racing skills better Religious rights most vital for U.S. Christians, poll finds 12/30/2015 06:40am • WASHINGTON (AP) _ Americans place a higher priority on preserving the religious freedom of Christians than for other faith groups, ranking Muslims as the least deserving of the protections, according to a new survey. Solid majorities said it was extremely or very important for the U.S. to uphold 3 Ways to Keep Your Medication Costs Down 12/28/2015 07:00pm • Prescription drug prices are rising, as are tempers. On Dec. 9, a congressional hearing looked into the rising cost of medicine and what appears to be a troubling trend: pharmaceutical companies purchasing already-available drugs and selling them for much higher prices. Several companies reportedly Police searching for group of bikers in Prince George's 12/28/2015 04:54pm • WASHINGTON -- Motorists on the Capital Beltway were startled this weekend, when a pack of up to 100 motorcyclists, dirt bike and ATV riders briefly stopped traffic, harassed drivers and performed stunts. Police couldn’t catch any of the bikers, but they are looking at video of the incident. Could Your Holiday Gift Be a Security Threat? 12/27/2015 07:00pm • A hidden threat may be lurking under your Christmas tree this year. From fitness bands to digital photo frames, some seemingly innocuous presents may harbor flaws that can be exploited by hackers."Most likely, a hacker isn't very interested in how long you've run or any appliances in your home," sa Surviving the Holidays With IBS 12/22/2015 07:00pm • Aunt Bethany didn't break wind, but you might if your irritable bowel syndrome isn't under control in time for the holidays. Here's hoping your family isn't as stressful as the Griswold household. All jokes aside, irritable bowel syndrome -- or IBS -- affects approximately 10 to 15 percent of Ameri How to Get the Best Plan When You Have a Chronic Illness 12/22/2015 07:00pm • Purchasing medical coverage on one of the health exchanges is complicated enough. Add a chronic illness to the mix, and it can be downright impossible to choose the right plan. People suffering from chronic illnesses often take multiple medications and have an army of specialists and a preferred ph 7 Ways to Make More Money in 2016 12/22/2015 07:00pm • If you found yourself living paycheck to paycheck this past year or just aren't happy with your income level, make 2016 the year you give your income a boost. Start the year fresh by exploring different ways to generate extra money or increase your value as an employee to put yourself in line for a Match MCAT Prep to Your Learning Style 12/22/2015 07:00pm • With the rise of the Internet, the options for MCAT prep have multiplied. Certain types of prep will suit certain prospective medical school students, but key characteristics like learning style and personality affect who should choose what. Below are three common scenarios by which students begin t