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'Extremely disturbing': Prince George's Co. looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run who went 2 miles with man's body lodged in windshield 10/23/2023 05:59pm • Prince George's County police are asking for the public's help finding a driver they say hit a man in Lanham, Maryland, over the weekend who kept driving for 2 miles with the man's body "lodged" in the car's windshield. Police are also asking auto body shops to be on the lookout for any vehicles Release of two more hostages gives some hope to families of others abducted in the attack on Israel 10/23/2023 05:57pm • The release Monday of two more hostages is offering some hope to the families of the more than 200 people the Israeli military says were seized by Hamas militants. The two Israeli women, 85-year-old Yocheved Lifshitz and 79-year-old Nurit Cooper, were snatched from their homes in Nir Oz, a kibbutz n Things to do in the DC area: Halloween, fall festivals, pumpkin patches … and more! 10/22/2023 07:21am • This weekend and beyond, the calendar is chock-full of spooky fun, including fall festivals, haunted trails, corn mazes, pumpkin picking and other spooktacular things to do. Every Thursday WTOP brings you a roundup of Things to do in the DC area. This week, we focus on some of the uncanny events Businesses are the biggest targets of financial crimes. Help is being offered in Prince George's Co. 10/21/2023 04:40am • October isn’t even over yet and already fraud and scams have cost Prince George’s County, Maryland, residents and businesses more than $10 million. With the holiday shopping season almost upon us, there’s concern that the number will go up even more. “Because of their large balance she Data Doctors: Google Maps vs. Waze 10/20/2023 05:26pm • Q: What's the difference between Google Maps and Waze for navigation? A: One of the most important smartphone apps we all use on a regular basis is a mapping app, but it’s become much more than getting from point A to point B. Google owns both mapping apps as they acquired Waze in 2013 but k Adopting a rescue dog? Here's what to know about pet insurance 10/18/2023 10:14am • Adopting a rescue or shelter dog doesn’t just give a needy animal a home. It can provide a playmate for your kids, a jogging buddy for you and a loyal companion for everyone to cuddle with on the couch. But a new pet can also come with unexpected vet bills, which is why you might want to consider China's economy grows 4.9% in Q3, beating expectations but slowing from previous quarter 10/18/2023 01:44am • HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy slowed in the summer as global demand for its exports faltered and the ailing property sector sank deeper into crisis, the government said Wednesday. The world's second-largest economy expanded at a 4.9% annual pace in July-September, beating analysts’ forecas How Much Should I Spend on Groceries? 10/17/2023 08:00pm • Determining how much to spend on groceries and creating a budget has always been a challenge for many households. In recent years, inflation made it more complicated. Grocery shopping is still not an activity that most shoppers would call cheap, but things have improved. Still, grocery budgeting rem Prince George's Co. moves to limit where cannabis dispensaries can operate in future 10/17/2023 06:30pm • The Prince George's County Council in Maryland spent several hours Tuesday afternoon hearing from people about cannabis, and then themselves spent 45 minutes discussing a bill that would limit any new dispensaries from opening outside of industrial or light industrial zoned areas of the county. I Retail sales rise solid 0.7% in September, reflecting US shoppers' resilience despite higher prices 10/17/2023 05:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Americans showed their steadfast resilience and kept spending online, at restaurants and other outlets in September even as they grappled with higher prices, rising interest rates and a host of other headwinds piling up. Retail sales rose 0.7% in September, more than twice what eco Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to battle fake reviews while FTC seeks to ban them 10/17/2023 09:47am • NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said Tuesday they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews. Amazon, reviews site Glassdoor and Trustpilot, as well as travel companies Expedia Group, Booking.com and Tripadvisor said in an announcement they’re la Rite Aid seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with lawsuits and losses 10/16/2023 05:24pm • Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to sell part of its business as it attempts to restructure while dealing with losses and opioid-related lawsuits. The company said Rite Aid stores will continue to fill prescriptions, and customers will still be able to visit its locations or sh 12 Stores With the Best and Worst Return Policies 10/15/2023 08:00pm • Knowing you can return an item that doesn't meet your expectations may be enough to spur you to make a purchase. That can be especially true for online orders, which are made sight unseen. In fact, 58% of shoppers expect free returns and the retailer to cover the cost of shipping, according to a 202 Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert 10/14/2023 10:23am • PARIS (AP) — The Louvre Museum in Paris and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and staff Saturday after receiving bomb threats. The government has put France on high security alert after a fatal school stabbing by a suspected extremist. The Louvre communication service said no one was hurt and n Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 10/13/2023 01:03pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov