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What to know about your personal information on 'the dark web' 11/09/2018 04:59pm • Q: Should I consider a service that scans the dark web for my personal information? A service being offered by various security companies is a "dark web scan," which sounds pretty impressive based on the name. The dark web is where lots of cyber-criminals conduct business, so logically, monito Credit Cards That Offer Cellphone Protection 11/07/2018 07:00pm • If you're reliant on your smartphone to get places, make purchases and plan out your days, it's a familiar feeling of panic when your phone screen glitches or shuts off and can't be brought back to life. As of this year, nearly 80 percent of Americans own a smartphone, according to the Pew Research 2018 Virginia General Election Results 11/06/2018 09:45pm • Virginia voters were asked to select representatives to the U.S. House from all 11 districts, one U.S. Senate seat and one seat in the Virginia House of Delegates in the 2018 general election. Voters were also asked to vote on two ballot questions. View election results in the map and tables belo 2018 Maryland Election Results: Governor's race, statewide offices 11/06/2018 09:45pm • In the 2018 general election, Maryland voters were given the task of voting for governor, as well as attorney general and a comptroller for the state. Ballot initiatives on gaming revenue for education and same-date voter registration also were decided. View results for each race in the map and t Wittman defeats Williams in race for Virginia’s 1st District 11/06/2018 08:12pm • WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican, has beaten back a challenge from Democrat Vangie Williams in the 1st Congressional District. Last month in separate interviews with WTOP’s Max Smith, both candidates cited transportation and broadband internet as critical issues for the distri When Is it a Good Idea to Pay Bills With a Credit Card? 11/06/2018 07:00pm • Credit cards can be a great tool for making your life more convenient, and that includes paying your bills. To stay on top of your expenses, paying bills with a credit card can help, says Tasha Bishop, director of operations and development at nonprofit credit counselor Apprisen. "The more you can 9 Out-of-Consensus Stocks to Buy 11/04/2018 07:00pm • These stocks are flying under the radar. Any investor who has tried chasing popular stocks has likely learned the hard way that it's extremely difficult to beat the market by following the herd. Instead, the best investing ideas are often those that are contrary to the prevailing market sentiment. B Reston's Verisign cleared to raise price for .com domain registrations 11/02/2018 12:29pm • WASHINGTON -- Reston-based Verisign, which operates the .com domain registry through an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce, will be able to raise registration prices in the future under amended guidelines. Verisign stock (NASDAQ: VRSN) gained as much as 25 percent in Friday trading. Have a rental property? Here's how to stay connected with smart devices 11/01/2018 11:39pm • Q: What types of remote monitoring devices would you recommend I consider for my vacation rental property? The variety of affordable devices available for property owners to remotely monitor and manage their rental units has become a bit overwhelming. There are a couple of infrastructure considerat Aging Bodies and Nimble Minds Can Go Together 11/01/2018 08:00pm • Remember the jump-to-conclusions mat in the movie "Office Space?" Maybe there should be a square for concluding: "My parent's signs of normal aging must mean dementia is around the corner." In truth, for most adults 65 years or older, that just isn't the case. In 2012, about 9 percent of U.S. senio Md. day care owner gets 50 years for fatally abusing infant girl 11/01/2018 07:01pm • WASHINGTON — A Rockville, Maryland, day care owner convicted in a 6-month-old girl's death was sentenced Thursday afternoon to 50 years in prison. Kia Divband, 37, was found guilty in September of severely abusing Miller "Millie" Williams Lilliston at his in-home day care, Little Dreamers Cre Uber-ing with a child: Site details various seat laws around DC, nation 11/01/2018 02:01am • WASHINGTON — The advent of ride-booking (or "ride-sharing") services, such as Lyft and Uber, has revolutionized how people earn money and, of course, how they get from point A to point B. It's also raised questions about how parents can get around with their little ones safely and legally. T 7 Ways to Reduce the Cost of an Online Degree 10/31/2018 08:00pm • An online degree program can be a big investment. Luckily for 37-year-old northern Virginia resident Grant Clough, his employer offers workers $8,000 per year toward tuition reimbursement for those who choose to continue their education. Clough, director of talent acquisition at AARP, initially cons 4 Ways to Get a Better Rate at Your Bank 10/31/2018 08:00pm • After eight rate hikes by the Federal Reserve over the last two years, deposit rates are on the rise. However, you may not be seeing higher interest rates from your bank. What gives? Although big banks have been fast to raise credit card and loan rates, they have been in no rush in raising deposit China Expands Its Surveillance Model By Training Other Governments 10/31/2018 08:00pm • The past year has witnessed increasingly severe tests for online privacy and freedom. From the Cambridge Analytica scandal to numerous other data breaches affecting millions of people worldwide, the internet has increasingly become a power playground for numerous individuals, companies and governme