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Kids, the holidays and alcohol: Making the most of a teachable moment 12/11/2017 02:00am • WASHINGTON — The holiday spirit not only brings families together, but it also brings out the spirits themselves — i.e., alcohol. And with young eyes watching, it's important for parents to recognize these festive moments that shape their kids' developing attitudes toward drinking. It's al Personal training packages and fitness classes: a gift guide 12/08/2017 07:00am • Has someone in your life expressed interest in getting in shape or breaking out of an old routine? Time with a personal trainer and exercise classes with individualized attention can be great gifts, but they have to be purchased thoughtfully. Here's how: First, decide if it's better to purchase o Data Doctors: DIY home security options 12/08/2017 05:59am • Q: Can you recommend a home security system that doesn’t require a monitoring contract? A: The DIY home security market has exploded with internet-connected devices that can monitor just about anything in or around your home. If you’re willing to be your own “monitoring company” via yo DC wants to help you protect online holiday gifts with new safe zones 12/07/2017 03:48pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. is cracking down on thieves who steal packages off porches and also creating safe places for people to exchange goods they buy online this holiday season. Consumers using online retail sites are being victimized when robbers posing as interested buyers and sellers target the No more toys, please: How to request alternative gifts for your kids 12/06/2017 01:30am • Finding the perfect present for family and friends over the holidays is a struggle for many consumers. When it comes to selecting gifts for kids, however, toys are an easy and fun choice. After all, there's no greater joy than watching a child squeal in excitement upon opening a coveted game, dol Packages damaged after UPS building catches fire in Frederick County 12/05/2017 07:33am • FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. — A UPS building in Frederick County, Maryland, caught fire late Monday night. An unknown number of packages and 10 UPS trucks have been damaged. "There was damage to some packages, I'm not exactly sure whether they were located within that structure or if they were locate Capitals celebrate 20 seasons at downtown arena 12/05/2017 01:30am • Tuesday marks the 20th anniversary of the first Washington Capitals game at the Verizon Center. The following is an excerpt of WTOP sports anchor Ben Raby’s book, “100 Things Capitals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die” about the lead-up to that first game. When Abe Pollin first unve Why the GOP Tax Plan Won't Hurt the Stock Rally 12/04/2017 07:00pm • Remember when Dow 20,000 was a big deal? It was less than a year ago that the Dow Jones industrial average reached 20,000 for the first time, but in the end, Dow 20K was just a blip on the radar screen. Since the 20,000 milestone was breached on Jan. 25, the Dow set record after record with sometim 19 Hotels That Have Reopened for Business 12/04/2017 07:00pm • Properties are once again operational -- just in time for high season.During hurricanes Irma and Maria and the wildfires in Napa Valley and Sonoma, it seemed that the devastation was insurmountable. In the aftermath, many travelers were forced to cancel their reservations. However, many places fared Everything You Need to Know About College Instant Decision Days 12/03/2017 07:00pm • The monthslong waiting period between applying to college and receiving an admission decision can be stressful. Some institutions offer applicants another option: instant decision days. During these events -- held at high schools, community colleges or universities -- prospective freshmen and trans 5 top places to spend Christmas 12/03/2017 07:00pm • Spending the holidays away from home can offer gratifying experiences and a chance to decompress from a hectic season, whether you're traveling solo, with your partner or with friends and family. After all, traveling during Christmastime offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy twinkling lights, grea Emmanuel Macron Is All Business in Efforts to Transform France 12/03/2017 07:00pm • Emmanuel Macron means business. It's more than his corporate style. It goes beyond the ambitious regulatory reforms he announced. He is changing what it means to be French. Long associated with burdensome bureaucracy, France has a new president that embodies a bold new vision for the country. I was 50 Top Romantic Destinations Around the World 12/03/2017 07:00pm • Feel the love in these spark-kindling locales.Whether you're organizing a far-flung honeymoon or a closer-to-home minibreak, planning the trip of a lifetime for two can feel overwhelming. Cozy up at an inviting ski lodge in the Swiss Alps or unwind in a thatched-roofed bungalow in the Maldives? Get Recall: Chicken shish kabob products had undeclared allergens 12/02/2017 09:19pm • This product contained milk, wheat and soy allergens and was not properly labeled. (Courtesy USDA) WASHINGTON — A Michigan company has recalled 813 pounds of chicken patty shish kabob products, because they did not list known allergens on the product label. Rafedain Shish Kabob Restaurant f Fact checking the tax reform plan 12/02/2017 11:36am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump held a rally in Missouri this past week about taxes and the economy. Here's a look at statements from his rally Wednesday, the British fringe group he retweeted and more: TRUMP describes the tax overhaul as "the biggest tax cut in the history of our c