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10 Fall Getaways and Harvest Festivals to Savor 09/20/2017 08:00pm • Ready for crisp apples, a good beer and harvest celebrations? Before you head home for Thanksgiving, plan a long weekend in an affordable and unusual locale. Whether you want fall foliage, a fright fest or comfortable conditions and shoulder-season discounts, these outside-the-box autumn experience Colleges That Claim to Meet Full Financial Need 09/20/2017 08:00pm • A generous financial aid package can make the difference in whether some students can attend a certain college -- especially if that school comes with a hefty price tag. Financial aid packages are one way that schools reduce the net price for some families and entice prospective students. For the 2 Northam, Gillespie unite against hate, spar over statues, the economy 09/19/2017 10:43pm • MCLEAN, Va. — The second debate between the candidates running for Virginia governor was dominated by their plans to improve the state’s economy, but in the wake of Charlottesville, race and the fates of the state’s many Confederate monuments were also front and center.  During a civil b 7 Smart Ways to Save Big On Your Next Cruise 09/19/2017 08:00pm • Most cruise itineraries stop in several destinations, giving you a taste and feel for different cultures and places. And since cruise prices typically package lodging, food and entertainment costs into a single price, an at-sea vacation can offer a better value (and more predictable price) than a la Can Probiotics Help Your Diabetes? 09/18/2017 08:00pm • You may have heard a lot of buzz in the past few years about probiotics. Probiotics are a kind of bacteria found in our gut that can help with digestion. "They crowd out harmful bacteria and might even be an important mediator for other, more systemic diseases and disorders," says Rachele Pojednic, DC lawmakers look ahead as Congress moves to halt death with dignity law 09/18/2017 03:41pm • WASHINGTON - D.C. lawmakers are back in session and while there's plenty on their plates this fall, the Council chair is reflecting on a controversial D.C. law that Congress could still quash. Looking ahead to a legislative session that will tackle D.C. teacher contracts, short-term rentals and f 50 Off-Season Vacation Ideas 09/17/2017 08:00pm • Travel during the shoulder seasons for thinner crowds and tempting prices.If you don't want to contend with peak-season crowds -- and prices -- traveling to popular destinations in the fall and spring offers a short window to snap up enticing deals and take advantage of fewer tourists and still-plea FDA warns of illness caused by nonpasteurized juice and cider 09/17/2017 07:04pm • WASHINGTON — Fall is only days away, but apple picking and cider season are already underway. The Food and Drug Administration has a warning about keeping you and your family safe when it comes to fresh juice and cider. According to the FDA, serious outbreaks of foodborne illness are traced bac Rhino horn is smuggled from South Africa in trinket form 09/17/2017 06:26pm • JOHANNESBURG (AP) — International traffickers have tried many ways to smuggle African rhino horns to Asia, concealing them inside wooden Buddha statues, stashing horn pieces in lobster heads kept in a refrigerated container and disguising horn portions as the bases of painted statues. Now, conserv College Football Corner: Plenty of thrills and chills in week 3 09/17/2017 03:15pm • WASHINGTON — CBS and Fox have shared the sports broadcasting stage for almost 25 years as the upstart networks actually replace the old guard when they outbid them for the NFC package in 1993. While fears of having Homer Simpson giving scores or the cast of "Beverly Hills, 90210" in the announc 5 things to know about your life insurance 09/17/2017 09:04am • When it comes to strengthening your overall financial wellness, many people could benefit from flexing their muscles with a greater understanding of life insurance. Think about going to a gym and walking into a room with a variety of machines and equipment. What if you don't know what they do or Puerto Rico welcomes Hurricane Irma evacuees as it deals with own damage 09/14/2017 05:47pm • WASHINGTON — Puerto Rico is acting as an incident support base for hurricane response to neighboring islands while it also works on its own issues. The island sustained close to $1 billion in damage, Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said at a Thursday news conference in D.C. Hurricane Irma Can You Eat Fruit if You Have Diabetes? 09/13/2017 08:00pm • You're smart to worry about the sugar you consume when you have diabetes. After all, higher sugar consumption can lead to higher blood sugar levels. Over time, that can lead to all sorts of health complications. One question you may wonder about is whether you can eat fruit. The good news is that, Consider the Cost Benefits of Private Colleges 09/13/2017 08:00pm • Lawrence Kane always thought his son, Joey, would follow in his footsteps and attend the University of Washington, but a massive grant package from a private school changed Joey's decision. "He always thought he was going to 'Dub' and never really considered all the other places where he applied unt Consider Both Liberal Arts Colleges, National Universities 09/13/2017 08:00pm • Prospective college students often have a dream school they want to attend, but experts say it's important for applicants to keep an open mind about the types of colleges where they could excel. By doing so, experts say students can enhance their chances of finding a good fit. Nancy Lane, director o