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Internal reviews reveal problems with Metro maintenance tracking, elevators 06/15/2018 04:13am • WASHINGTON — Metro has consistently failed to properly enter data into its maintenance and defect tracking system, has struggled to properly track parts inventories, has not had enough working diagnostic computers for bus maintenance, and has failed to keep elevators properly inspected and certifi 10 Tips for Managing Time in Retirement 06/14/2018 08:00pm • A major benefit of retirement is that you no longer have to punch a time clock. But this can be a mixed blessing. Without the structure of job and family, you might begin to feel disoriented. Perhaps you can't remember what day of the week it is, or you suddenly realize that a whole year has passed DC primary election guide 2018 06/14/2018 04:19am • WASHINGTON — Voters in D.C. will cast ballots in primary races for mayor, council and representatives in Congress, as well as a ballot question, all on Tuesday, June 19. Here’s what you need to know. What’s on the ballot? D.C. residents will cast ballots in several races for the D.C. Council 8 Stocks That Should Strengthen From a Weak Dollar 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Long term, the dollar's trend is down.Don't be fooled by the rising U.S. dollar because the long-term trend is for a weakening greenback. The dollar gained recently after yields for 10-year U.S. Treasury notes rose, but Richard Kelly, head of global strategy at TD Securities in London, says in a res 3 big tips for women who travel 06/13/2018 12:48am • WASHINGTON — Travel is one of life's great pleasures. Women are traveling more than ever and taking solo trips in greater numbers each year. A 2014 Booking.com survey found that 65 percent of U.S. women are taking vacations without their partners. And, according to REI Adventures, 58 percent of 2018 Virginia Primary Live Results: US House and Senate races 06/12/2018 07:00pm • Virginia voters went to the polls June 12 to vote for House of Representatives candidates across the state, as well as one Senate seat. View the map below for live results of these primary races. Use the dropdowns to switch between House and Senate races, as well as Republican and Democratic resu Over 2,300 suspected sex offenders arrested in nationwide operation 06/12/2018 01:10pm • WASHINGTON — More than 2,300 suspected online child sex offenders were arrested during a three-month nationwide operation conducted by the Internet Crimes Against Children task forces, the Justice Department announced Tuesday. The task forces identified 195 offenders who either produced child Selling beach property? 8 ways to get the best price 06/12/2018 12:00am • EDITOR'S NOTE: The housing bubble before the recession drove prices up at the Delmarva beaches. Then prices sank. It's been nine years since the end of the recession. So have the beach communities recovered? In the series, Beach Real Estate Guide, WTOP's Colleen Kelleher brings you advice on buying, Maryland taking steps to ensure ballot security ahead of primary 06/11/2018 12:41am • GAITHERSBURG, Md. — From data breaches that expose the private information of consumers to reports that foreign governments have attempted to meddle in domestic politics, elections officials across the country have been increasingly aware of the need to ensure that the election process is fair and 5 Things to Keep in Mind Regarding Teens, Technology and Digital Detoxing 06/10/2018 08:00pm • With summer break upon us, many people are considering taking a little digital detox. You've got offices instituting healthier work email policies. Some companies are recognizing that we need time away from our phones. And now, younger kids and teens are learning how too much technology is affectin Is DC area in the throes of a snake invasion? Not really, says zoo expert 06/08/2018 06:46pm • WASHINGTON — Ian Fleming wrote: "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it’s enemy action." So it's understandable if folks might be worried about a reptilian invasion slithering over the D.C. area. First, a copperhead was recently sighted taking in the National Mall Column: Caps Stanley Cup title is about more than just time 06/08/2018 12:29pm • WASHINGTON — June 7, 2018. After 44 years, the Washington Capitals are Stanley Cup champions. Some might say, "it's about time." I say it's about... A franchise born as a necessity for the Capital Centre, which opened in December of 1973 for the Capital Bullets. The hockey team got its name Column: Detecting keyloggers on computers and smartphones 06/08/2018 04:58am • WASHINGTON — A keylogger may not be a familiar term but it is something that should be on your radar. Q: How can I tell if a keylogger has been installed on my computer and smartphone? A: Keyloggers are programs used to silently record keystrokes that can be part of a parental control progr How to Create a Budget That Prioritizes Experiences Over Things 06/07/2018 08:00pm • The days of dreaming about McMansions and luxury cars seem to be dwindling. Nowadays people are more likely to want a tiny house and a lift on Uber. "We're moving into the experience age," says Cary George, CEO of TripGift, a U.K.-based company that sells travel gift cards and offers booking servic Election preparation underway for Maryland’s primary 06/07/2018 03:44pm • GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Ballot paper, memory sticks and tamper tape are just some of the items being checked and re-checked by election workers preparing for the Maryland primary. At each step, workers are making sure that the right ballot gets to the right early voting center, that serial numbe