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Sex offender gets 33 months for threatening Howard University online 07/20/2018 04:06pm • WASHINGTON — A convicted sex offender received 33 months in prison Friday for making online threats against Howard University in 2015. Back in March, John Edgar Rust, 27, of Alexandria pleaded guilty in federal district court to posting the chat board threats. He had been on probation and barr Amid K2 overdose spike, retired DEA agent says synthetic drugs fund terrorism 07/20/2018 08:29am • WASHINGTON — The risks from synthetic marijuana aren't limited to the user who may collapse, fall unconscious, or vomit after ingesting the poison-laced leaves — it may also fund terrorism. Derek Maltz was the special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Agency's Special Operations Divisio Interested in Cloudflare? Here's what you need to know 07/19/2018 07:44pm • Q: What are your thoughts on Cloudflare's service? Anyone that relies on a website to conduct business either online or offline should always be on the hunt for improved security and reliability, so Cloudflare is certainly worth the consideration. A typical web server that’s connected directly Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock: Great Q4, but Little Applause 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Software giant Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after the bell on Thursday, beating on both revenue and earnings. Despite the beats, investors were relatively unimpressed and MSFT stock wavered in after-hours trading. Microsoft shares have been on a fabulo 9 Telecom Stocks for Dialed-in Income 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Telecom shares earn a portfolio spot.While the move to mobile is old news and the broader internet revolution is even older, it's important to note that the durability of these trends make them still worthy of your investment money. Sure, the largest share of growth may be in the rearview mirror, bu How to tap your 529 college plan to pay for education expenses 07/18/2018 04:53am • WASHINGTON — With fall college payments due in the next few weeks, now is a good time to review the 529 college plans you diligently funded and make sure you understand and use them properly. There are important changes and expanded uses that started January 1, 2018 to consider. It’s also go How to Use Your Bank's Automatic Transfer Tools to Make Budgeting Easy 07/16/2018 08:00pm • Budgeting is an incredibly powerful personal finance strategy. Sitting down, figuring out where all your money is going and where it should go is enormously valuable. It shows you a clear picture of what you should be doing with your money. The challenge is maintaining that momentum once you've asse Three points about D.C. United’s Audi Field opener 07/16/2018 02:48am • WASHINGTON — D.C. United stepped onto the grass at Audi Field Saturday night needing a win and three points in the worst way. They got a dream performance, with three quality goals and a successful debut of new star Wayne Rooney en route to a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps. Yamil Asad Should You Let Your Older Parents Babysit Your Kids? 07/12/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to babysitting, today's modern families often turn to an old-fashioned resource: grandparents. The arrangement seems like a natural fit: If your parents did a good job raising you, it's assumed they'll do a good job watching your children. But your mom and dad are quite a bit older sin Global Regulations Should Help Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL) Stock 07/11/2018 08:00pm • Alphabet Inc (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL) investors have kept a close eye on the global regulatory climate and its potential impact on Google's advertising business. But analysts now say more regulation on data collection and usage will actually serve to help Google defend its dominant market share agains 10 of the Best S&P Dividend Stocks in the First Half 07/11/2018 08:00pm • Income investors in these shares enjoyed a double play.The best dividend stocks are often slow-but-steady companies that offer reliable paydays but not much share price appreciation. And that's just fine for many income-oriented investors who have no intention of selling their shares, and just want How to Get the Most Value Out of DirecTV Now 07/10/2018 08:00pm • With packages offered at multiple price points, DirecTV Now has streaming options for TV viewers at any budget. If you've picked a DirecTV Now package that fits your needs, you may be wondering how to get the most value out of it. If that's the case, read on to see how to get the most bang for your 9 Niche ETFs You've Never Heard Of 07/10/2018 08:00pm • These investments offer focus and potential.Thanks to the proliferation of exchange-traded funds, there are thousands for investors to shop. But do a little digging and you'll discover that while there's a crowd chasing the more popular investing vehicles, such as tracking the S&P 500, there are WATCH: Video of lip-syncing police officers gets million of views 07/10/2018 04:25pm • NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A video of police officers in Virginia dancing and lip syncing to a Bruno Mars song has become a smash hit on the internet. The Virginian-Pilot reported Tuesday that the Norfolk police department's "Uptown Funk" video had been viewed more than 16 million times. The offi The Very Best Ways to Prevent Credit Card Fraud 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Consumers reported credit card fraud more often than any other form of identity theft in 2017, according to the Federal Trade Commission. While it's important to know what to do when you're a victim of credit card fraud, proactively protecting your sensitive information can prevent you from falling