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Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Have a Negative Impact on Family and Social Relationships 08/01/2017 08:00pm • If you have rheumatoid arthritis, unless you're marooned alone on a deserted island, you know that your diagnosis doesn't just affect you, but also touches your family and friends and may impact how you interact with them. RA is a chronic, progressive, autoimmune disorder that causes widespread da 9 ideas for planning a wine vacation on a budget 08/01/2017 08:30am • Pair leisurely sips at world-class vineyards with wallet-friendly prices. Napa Valley. Tuscany. Bordeaux. If you consider yourself a red, white or rosé wine connoisseur, you've certainly heard of these popular wine regions. But so has every other oenophile with an appreciation for top-tier vinta Russia urges US to fix ties as it cuts US diplomatic staff 07/31/2017 01:44pm • MOSCOW (AP) — Amid a major diplomatic retaliation unseen since the Cold War era, Russia urged the United States on Monday to show the "political will" to repair ties. President Vladimir Putin's move to cut hundreds of U.S. diplomatic personnel in Russia underlines his readiness to raise the ante i Car Review: Jaguar XE 20D AWD adds sport to fuel efficiency for 2017 model 07/31/2017 05:17am • WASHINGTON — The small luxury sedan has been the bread and butter for German automakers for years, but lately the competition has been catching up. Now, Jaguar has a worthy competitor with the XE sedan. I drove the V-6 version and was blown away by the performance and handling, but the base tri What your food choices say about you 07/31/2017 02:35am • WASHINGTON — What’s one thing former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt and longtime Cosmopolitan editor Helen Gurley Brown have in common? Here’s a hint: It’s the same thing we all have in common — food. Everybody eats, but not everyone eats the same thing. And the food one consumes on 2017 Citi Open Preview 07/31/2017 02:24am • WASHINGTON — The 2017 Citi Open, whose main draw opens Monday at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center in Northwest D.C., received an unexpected but welcomed boost to its tournament field in mid-July. Less than two weeks before the region’s annual date with the ATP and WTA Tours, top-10 players Milos White House drama leaves national security in a perilous spot, officials fear 07/28/2017 08:41pm • WASHINGTON — Current and former U.S. national security officials believe that the U.S. government is in crisis — and that the current status could lead to serious national security consequences. No current officials would speak on the record with WTOP, but several expressed disappointment tha Car Review: VW Golf SportWagen offers space with a smaller footprint 07/28/2017 04:39am • WASHINGTON — When you need the space of a station wagon, Volkswagen seems to be constant player in the marketplace. Now you can get all-wheel drive with the SportWagen, adding all-weather capability to go along with the room a station wagon offers. There is even a new Alltrack model that featur 7 Ways to Instantly Upgrade Your Vacation (Without Paying a Fortune) 07/26/2017 08:00pm • Want to plan a vacation with a certain je ne sais quoi? With a little creativity, it's easy to transform an ordinary trip into a special, dreamy getaway of a lifetime. Use these pointers to turn up your vacation, and keep you -- and your wallet -- happy. Drive a Fancy Car Who says you can't splu Fitness for Fido: Dog gyms, workouts flourish in DC area during ‘dog days’ 07/26/2017 02:23am • WASHINGTON — At least three times a week, Scarlett Clayton travels from her home in Bethesda, Maryland, to a gym in Alexandria, Virginia, to work out for about 45 minutes. Once there, she tackles everything from endurance, to strength training, to agility. To be clear, Scarlett is a 4-year Try a Checklist to Avoid FAFSA Mistakes 07/25/2017 08:00pm • When Evelyn Lee was applying to colleges as a high school senior, she knew that she would need financial aid to be able to afford to go. But her parents, who are from Korea, were in no position to help her fill out the federal form -- the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA -- necessa Pepsi, no Coke at Redskins games this fall 07/25/2017 12:06pm • WASHINGTON — After decades as a partner, the Washington Redskins team ended its marketing deal with Coca-Cola in favor of a new, long-term marketing deal with PepsiCo. The agreement makes Pepsi the official and exclusive nonalcoholic beverage and snack provider for the team and FedEx Field. The Ultimate Back-to-College Dorm Room Shopping List 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Lava lamp. Check. Life-size poster of John Stamos. Check. Six-month supply of Red Vines. Check. If your back-to-school college shopping list looks something like the one above, you may still have some packing to do. In addition to beaded curtains and blow-up furniture, back-to-school shopping lists 8 Under-the-Radar Islands for a Romantic Weekend Getaway 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Wishing you could whisk your better half away for a weekend? Maybe you need a break from your everyday routine. Or perhaps you've been yearning for a digital detox so you can unwind, recharge and reconnect. While you could travel anywhere, an underrated destination that's located close to home coul Va. doesn't expect more federal road funding 07/21/2017 04:18pm • WASHINGTON — While Virginia has a number of large-scale road projects in the works, commuters should not expect many more massive projects to move forward any time soon, the state’s transportation secretary said Wednesday. “I’d love to say we’re going to get a bunch more money; I think