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GOP governors walk balance beam on health law 12/30/2012 10:11pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who made a fortune as a health care executive, long opposed President Barack Obama's remake of the health insurance market. After the Democratic president won re-election, the Republican governor softened his tone. He said he wanted to "have a conversati Stores change online prices based on shoppers' locations 12/24/2012 12:16pm • Should retailers with an online presence be able to charge someone in Great Falls, Va. differently for a box of paper clips than someone in Greenbelt, Md.? Leave a comment on our Facebook page or connect with us on Twitter using #WTOPtalkback or #WTOP. Greg Bianco, wtop.com WASHINGTON Google shift changes results for online shoppers 12/21/2012 12:26pm • Megan Cloherty, wtop.com WASHINGTON - When looking for a gift online, search results could vary depending on which Web browser is used. Google recently made some changes that may alter the online shopping experience. It comes down to advertising. Ken Colburn of the Data Doctors spoke on WTOP Great deals can still be found for Christmas gifts 12/18/2012 01:10am • Michelle Basch, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Christmas Day is one week away, but don't worry if you're not done shopping for gifts. Retailers are eager for your business and many are offering deals, extended hours and other perks tailored especially for last-minute shoppers. Here's a list of some Morning Notes 12/14/2012 09:25am • Thieves Steal Wheels from Hotel — Two suspects were seen stealing tires and rims from two vehicles parked at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott (1700 Jefferson Davis Highway) early Thursday morning. A security guard tried to intervene but the suspects fled. Arlington, particularly south Arling Forensic link leads to arrest in Vanessa Pham murder 12/13/2012 08:17pm • Neal Augenstein, wtop.com WASHINGTON - A newly received forensic link led to an arrest in the 2010 murder of a 19-year-old Falls Church, Va., woman who was found fatally stabbed inside her car. Julio Miguel Blanco-Garcia of Falls Church was arrested in connection with Vanessa Pham's murder. P Take advantage of billions of dollars in unused gift cards 12/13/2012 06:41pm • Hank Silverberg, wtop.com WASHINGTON - There are $40 billion worth of unused gift cards out there, just waiting for people to take advantage of them. They are cards long-forgotten in the bottom of the sock drawer, or bought from a store where you never shop. But they are not worthless and y View from Venus: Hasbro is feeling the heat from a little pink oven 12/11/2012 02:11pm • Editor's Note: View from Venus is a regular blog by Randi Martin, who shares her thoughts on lifestyles and relationships. Randi Martin, wtop.com WASHINGTON - McKenna Pope is a smart New Jersey eighth grader, a loving sister and these days a force for change. Many of us never had a problem wit FedEx prepares for the company's busiest day 12/10/2012 03:30pm • Dick Uliani, wtop.com WASHINGTON - As people scramble to finish their holiday shopping, shipping companies are scrambling to get packages to their destination. FedEx expects to move 19 million packages Monday, nearly two million more than the same day last year. "A lot of it is e-commerce," s Local chefs are getting personal, spreading passion 12/09/2012 01:55am • Rachel Nania, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Rachel Brumitt begins every weekday morning perusing the produce carts at the Whole Foods in Glover Park. After spending about an hour, and roughly $150 on healthy and seasonal produce such as kale, root vegetables and citrus, she heads to work. Brumitt is Give the gift that gives back 12/08/2012 08:55pm • Kathy Stewart, wtop.com ARLINGTON, Va. - Can't find that perfect gift for the person in your life who really doesn't need anything? We've got an alternative type of gift-giving. It's called "Gifts That Give Hope." Saturday, the second "Gifts That Give Hope Arlington" holiday gift fair was held Weekend entertainment guide: Top picks around town 12/07/2012 07:24pm • WASHINGTON - For some, the holidays can be a stressful time. For others, the season is all about having an excuse to eat and drink too much. If you fall into the latter category, then feast your eyes on this weekend's entertainment guide. Those looking for a little liquid merriment can check out Artisphere's grumpy take on holiday shopping 12/05/2012 04:07pm • Neal Augenstein, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Holiday shoppers who want something one-of-a-kind, local, and don't feel like schlepping to a dozen boutiques can cheer up. Grump is coming. "It's a holiday show -- ironically to make you feel not grumpy -- and it features about 40 local artists and crafte Decide.com predicts the best time to buy, save 12/03/2012 10:41pm • WASHINGTON - Fluctuating online prices are jerking around some shoppers this holiday season, but one website is taking the guess work out of determining when to click "buy." Decide.com helps customers get the best price by predicting the optimal time to purchase items. A tool like this is espec Feds spend tens of millions to send contradictory food messages to marketplace 11/29/2012 08:03am • Eat your vegetables! Get some exercise! Have some candy! How about a whiskey? All of those messages are being paid for by the same source – your tax dollars.The U.S. government may spend a lot of money to encourage Americans to eat their vegetables, but it’s also dedicating dollars