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For Thousands of Immigrants in the U.S., Care for Kidney Failure Is Difficult 07/31/2018 08:00pm • With a smile on his face as he leaned toward the speakerphone, Jorge* said, "One friend of mine, he offered me a kidney if everything matches up. What would I need to do to find out if that will work?" My mind spun, trying to figure out what to say, as the translator relayed his message through a c The Best Travel Rewards Programs for 2018-19 07/30/2018 08:00pm • Enjoy complimentary perks, favorable redemption rates and more by enrolling in one (or more) of these rewards programs.Travel expenses can add up quickly, so why not take advantage of savings when possible? Considering factors everyday travelers value, such as available benefits and ease of earning What Do Women With Positive Body Images Have That Others Don't? 07/29/2018 08:00pm • When was the last time you looked in the mirror and felt thrilled with the reflection staring back at you? If you can't remember, you're in the majority. Most people are dissatisfied with their physical appearance, and their bodies in particular. This dissatisfaction runs deep enough to fuel a growi Montgomery Co. man faces 4–9 years after admitting to child porn charge 07/27/2018 05:22pm • WASHINGTON — A Montgomery County man could get up to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. Federal prosecutors announced the indictment Friday against Frank A. Dunn Jr., 60. Searches of Dunn's residences in Burtonsville and Silver Spring yielded over 14, Moon light, Mars bright: Sky show features lunar eclipse, red planet 07/26/2018 11:14pm • On Friday night, skywatchers worldwide can see Mars rise in the southeast at sunset. And, for those in the Eastern Hemisphere, the sky will also feature the longest total lunar eclipse of this century. Mars will be directly opposite the sun Friday at 1 a.m. EDT and will rise with the full moon i China Has Too Much Money for Its Tech Startups, Investors Warn 07/26/2018 08:00pm • China is being called a new Silicon Valley, striving for global domination through companies covering a wide array of technologies. In the second quarter of this year alone, its startups reportedly attracted 47 percent of all global venture capital, compared with the 35 percent that companies in th The Sweet Spots Where Diets Meet 07/26/2018 08:00pm • When you're choosing a diet for weight loss you notice the differences first. It's as if you need to declare a position and make a stand: "I'm a meat lover." "Plants rule." "Bring me balance." "Show me the science." But as you dig deeper, you realize how many similarities diets really share. Diets Md. man gets 16 1/2 years for child porn, illegal weapons stash in bunker 07/26/2018 11:27am • WASHINGTON — A Waldorf, Maryland, man with an underground bunker packed full of illegal weaponry, ammunition and a collection of child pornography was sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison Wednesday. Caleb Andrew Bailey, 31, was sentenced to 200 months in prison followed by a life How to Pick the Best Streaming Device for Your Budget 07/25/2018 08:00pm • If you're looking at cutting the cord, you may already know which streaming services you'll be subscribing to. What you may not know is how you're going to watch them. With a wide range of streaming devices available -- such as smart TVs, gaming consoles and plug-and-play devices -- it can be hard t 9 Value ETFs to Buy for Stability 07/24/2018 08:00pm • ETFs to buy for value, not growth.The volatile year for stocks continues, with growth darling Netflix (ticker: NFLX) suffering a terrible run after its recent earnings report. Big moves like that show your portfolio can lurch lower unexpectedly. For investors concerned about volatility or worried th How Can I Find the Best Pulmonologist? 07/24/2018 08:00pm • Our lungs work hard every day to make sure we're able to do all the things we need to do, extracting oxygen from the air we breathe and sending it onward to cells in every corner of the body. The lungs also remove the waste carbon dioxide that the body produces, a process repeated thousands of time How to Benefit From the Blockchain Job Boom 07/24/2018 08:00pm • Conjuring images of dusty file cabinets, data storage doesn't sound like an exciting career opportunity. But emerging technology that transparently tracks transactions has amassed big money and created intriguing job prospects. Called blockchain, it records information in decentralized ledgers that French Wrestle with Tackling 'Fake News' with Proposed Law 07/24/2018 08:00pm • PARIS -- To understand legislation currently before the French Senate, one needs to recall last year's presidential election in the country. Just days before the final vote in May, a posting on 4chan, the imageboard website that allows users to be anonymous, claimed then-candidate Emmanuel Macron o Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Muted After Earnings Beat 07/23/2018 08:00pm • Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) reported some impressive earnings, revenue and subscriber numbers on Tuesday morning, but VZ stock merely wavered, trading within a tight range. Analysts say Verizon's solid second-quarter and updated guidance may not be as bullish as they appear. Verizon repor Changing Teen Sex Trends 07/22/2018 08:00pm • Are you talking to your teen about sex? If not, you should be! Nationwide, 30 percent of teens report that their parents have never spoken with them about sex. Although 70 percent have, what makes this number concerning is that recent data indicates 40 percent of high school students have had sexua