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8 High School Seniors Share College Acceptance Stories 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Applying to college is a daunting task for even the most accomplished students. From acing the SAT or ACT and writing a flawless essay to touring campuses and figuring out how to pay for it all, applicants have a lot to consider -- on top of juggling their homework, sports and extracurriculars. U.S Northam defends Florence prep: 'My job is to keep Virginians safe' 09/26/2018 09:56am • WASHINGTON — Gov. Ralph Northam defended his precautionary measures ahead of Florence's arrival last week during his monthly appearance on WTOP’s Ask the Governor program Wednesday, saying that his job is to protect Virginians and that it was a success. The storm cost Virginia around $60 mill 30 Relaxing Meditation Retreats Around the World 09/23/2018 08:00pm • Close your eyes, open your mind and get ready to unwind at these gorgeous destinations across the globe.When you need a break from life's daily stresses, properties both near and far offer serene settings away from the chaos where you can relax the mind and enjoy the health benefits of meditation. W How Does a Short Sale Work? 09/23/2018 08:00pm • If a divorce, job transfer, job loss or other major life event leaves you unable to keep up with mortgage payments, you may face foreclosure or short sale. A short sale can offer much-needed financial relief, but negatively affects your credit history and ability to buy another home in the near futu Should Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Spin Off AWS? 09/20/2018 08:00pm • Citi Research analyst Mark May recently issued a report saying Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) should split up into two companies: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and everything else. Would a split-up or spinoff make sense for AMZN stock? There isn't an objectively correct answer, but right now, one answ Can I Skip Chemotherapy for My Early Stage Breast Cancer? 09/20/2018 08:00pm • Names of clinical trials at times can sound ... well, clinical. Occasionally, though, those names hide big news. Such was the case this past June when news broke with results of the Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment, or TAILORx, which made huge waves in the world of breast cancer. 18 Schools That Meet Full Financial Need With No Loans 09/17/2018 08:00pm • A few colleges and universities help students avoid crippling debt by offering generous financial aid packages. When it comes to debt, last year's college grads who borrowed student loans took on nearly $30,000 in loans to pay for their education, according to data reported to U.S. News in an annua Assistant who dropped off $40K in cash testifies in trial of man charged with killing DC family 09/17/2018 07:22pm • WASHINGTON — Jurors in the murder trial of the man accused of killing a D.C. businessman — along with his wife, son and housekeeper — heard key testimony from the businessman's assistant, who prosecutors say unknowingly dropped off $40,000 in ransom at the time the family was being held hostag Home renovation comparison: How much will your remodel cost? 09/17/2018 08:00am • What will your budget let you renovate? Home prices are high and interest rates are rising, so many homeowners are opting to stay put and renovate rather than search for a new house. According to Houzz's 2018 study of renovations in the U.S., 51 percent of Houzz users have plans to renovate in 20 Car Review: Small Audi TT RS Coupe offers super-car thrills 09/16/2018 11:39pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '940245c0-c753-4a70-bb3c-8d149a4ccaaf' }).render("5526153667669009");}); WASHINGTON — When the redesigned Audi 4 Ways Automation Can Help Improve Your Finances for Free 09/16/2018 08:00pm • People often think tending to their finances is hard work. But today, a myriad of online tools are here to help. "Automating your finances today is easier than it's ever been," says Peter Lazaroff, co-chief investment officer of investment advisor Plancorp. "Technology has made a huge impact, and I 1 year later: Political storm over Puerto Rico 09/14/2018 04:32pm • WASHINGTON — Nearly a year after Hurricane Maria barreled across the Caribbean and devastated Puerto Rico, the island has become the focal point of a stormy political debate involving Congress and the White House over how the Trump Administration responded to the disaster. President Trump’s t 11 Recipes All Teens Need to Master Before Graduating High School 09/13/2018 08:00pm • So you're a bright young adult -- maybe you're even enrolled in or hold a degree from a top-tier college. You're articulate, ambitious and hard-working. But you're missing one key skill: How to feed yourself. It's OK -- I see a lot of smart young folks like you in my clinical nutrition practice. So 4 Ways to Build a Passive Income Stream Online 09/13/2018 08:00pm • After selling his two businesses, Steven Dudley took three months off to find his second act. That search became his calling, eventually creating an online course designed to help entrepreneurs plot their future paths as well. "I created an online course specifically to help entrepreneurs to discov How to Get the Most Generous Financial Aid Package From Your College 09/12/2018 08:00pm • One big consideration in choosing a college, at least for most people, is how brutal a blow the bills will deal to the family finances. By following a smart strategy in applying for financial aid, you may encounter some pleasant surprises -- like an offer from that pricey private college at the top