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How to keep kids safe from predators — even if they're authority figures 12/16/2015 09:24am • WASHINGTON — The news on Tuesday of the suicide of a Manassas, Virginia detective as police were coming to arrest him on child-sex charges was unsettling — even more so because David Abbott was a hockey coach and worked on a regional task force to protect children from Internet crimes. Mary Donald Trump ‘Open’ to 'Closing' Parts of the Internet to Fight ISIS 12/15/2015 10:02pm • (LAS VEGAS) -- Donald Trump acknowledged at Tuesday night’s presidential debate that he would be open to "closing" down parts of the Internet in order to squelch the recruitment efforts of the Islamic State. CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, one of the moderators, asked Trump if he would be open to cl Va. detective facing child sex-related charges kills self 12/15/2015 04:24pm • WASHINGTON — A Manassas police detective who worked on a regional task force to protect children from Internet crimes and was at the center of a child exploitation investigation killed himself Tuesday as police came to arrest him. Investigators had evidence that Manassas City Det. David Abbott How to take a vacation from social media 12/15/2015 02:22pm • (NEW YORK) -- Ed Sheeran's decision to take a break from his phone, emails and social media -- the ultimate digital detox -- sounds like a lofty undertaking for many people who are constantly glued to their phones. If the "Thinking Out Loud" singer has you feeling inspired to take a vacation from How National Security Could Dominate the Last GOP Presidential Debate of 2015 12/15/2015 12:27pm • (LAS VEGAS) -- It has been nearly a month since the last time the Republican presidential candidates gathered for a debate. Since then, terrorists have killed more than a hundred people in a coordinated attack in Paris and on U.S. soil.At the center of the Tuesday debate stage in Las Vegas will be f How Hillary Clinton Says the US Can Stop Domestic Terrorism 12/15/2015 12:23pm • (MINNEAPOLIS) -- Just hours before the latest GOP presidential primary debate, Hillary Clinton will lay out her strategy for counterterrorism during remarks Tuesday on the campus at the University of Minnesota -- Minneapolis.According to aides, in her speech, the Democratic frontrunner will call for 10 gift ideas to get kids cooking 12/15/2015 10:00am • Looking for some gift ideas for the kids on your list? Why not give a gift that fosters their love of cooking? Getting kids into the kitchen early and often is one of the best ways to help them grow into a healthy, self-sufficient adult. Here are some ideas to inspire kid cooks of all ages: Build What your real estate agent can't tell you 12/15/2015 07:00am • You could ask your real estate agent, "Is this a good neighborhood?" But don't expect a straight answer. Your agent isn't purposely giving you the run-around. Certain details about a neighborhood or community can violate the Fair Housing Act, which was enacted in 1968 to eliminate housing discrim Monmouth brings flair, talent to face Georgetown 12/15/2015 01:25am • WASHINGTON — Monmouth is a small private university of roughly 6,000 students in West Long Branch, New Jersey, just a few blocks off the Atlantic Ocean, 20 miles south as the crow flies from Manhattan. Until a few weeks ago, it was perhaps best known for its polling center, the one Donald Trump cl 5 money-saving tips when upgrading your phone 12/14/2015 07:00am • Smartphones are expensive. Everyone who owns one knows that. For instance, the iPhone 6s could run you $549, or quite a bit more if you want more storage or the iPhone 6 Plus. While Android smartphone prices have been dropping a little, the average cost is still a couple hundred dollars. And, of cou More People Want To Punch Donald Trump Than Vote For Him 12/10/2015 07:00pm • If you want to physically harm Donald Trump, you're not alone. When Twitter users express the desire to do anything involving the 2016 presidential candidate, acts of violence top the list, according to a study from Brandwatch, a United Kingdom-based social media monitoring and analytics tool. The Local bomb-sniffing dogs target newer terror explosives 12/10/2015 01:40pm • FAIRFAX, Va. -- In the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks, local bomb-sniffing dogs are being exposed to the tools of the terror trade — homemade improvised explosives. James James and other instructors with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms National Canine Division have been train Holiday Party Planning for Kids With Food Allergies 12/08/2015 07:00pm • When there's a food allergy in your family and you're traveling to a relative's home for dinner, the basic holiday party rules apply: Talk with your host about your child's food allergies beforehand; ask about menu plans and ingredients; and bring your own safe foods. There are some behind-the-sce 25 worst-performing CEOs 12/08/2015 12:04pm • by Ben Taylor In a perfect world, good pay reflects good performance. Leave guests satisfied as a server, and you’ll frequently earn a generous tip. Close a big deal as a salesperson, then collect a sizable commission check. For CEOs at public companies, theoretically, the same should be 10 cheap ways to stay entertained when you can't go outside 12/08/2015 10:00am • For much of the country, cold days are on the agenda for the next few months, along with some snow and ice, which makes it tempting to stay inside most days and physically impossible on others. After a few weeks, it's easy to get a little stir crazy. What can you do to make those cold winter days