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Memorial Day weekend events and road closures 05/26/2017 05:55pm • WASHINGTON — Memorial Day weekend in D.C. means parades, concerts and of course Rolling Thunder. Whether you plan to participate or will try to avoid the many related road closures, here's everything you need to know about this weekend's biggest events. 30th Rolling Thunder "Ride for Freedom" 5 Stocks That Should Benefit From Trump's Big Saudi Deals 05/25/2017 08:00pm • It's no coincidence that President Donald Trump's first foreign visit -- to Saudi Arabia -- comes amid the announcement of a slew of business deals between the Saudis and U.S. companies. More than $300 billion are in play, and that's good for a beleaguered presidential administration that could use Losing Weight as a Millennial: It's Complicated 05/24/2017 08:00pm • Debbie Zeger had the world at her fingertips: A recent college graduate in New York City, she was eager to try new restaurants with friends, grab drinks with colleagues and say yes when someone cute asked her on a date. What she wasn't eager to do was exercise or continue the Weight Watchers plan sh 12 Tricks to Save Your Money (and Sanity) on a Family Cruise 05/24/2017 08:00pm • Stretch your dollars and dodge stress-inducing experiences at sea with these pro tips.Cruising can offer an enriching family vacation. With high values, whiz-bang features (zip-lining or surf simulator, anyone?), designated kids clubs and family-friendly entertainment options, cruising offers plenty 9 Top Affordable Overwater Bungalows Around the World 05/23/2017 08:00pm • Map out your escape to paradise without paying a high price tag. It's hard to imagine any trip more romantic or exciting than vacationing in your own overwater bungalow. With your own private abode, crystal-clear waters and glorious sunsets outside your stilted accommodations and customized services 4 Credit Card Rewards Perks to Drool Over 05/21/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to credit card rewards, cash back is the undisputed king. No matter where you're from, how much money you make or -- gasp! -- your political views, it doesn't make any difference. Americans love, love, love their cold, hard cash. But what if you're looking for credit card rewards that Possible metal contamination prompts hot dog recall 05/20/2017 11:50am • WASHINGTON — More than 210,000 pounds of John Morrell and Co. hot dog products are being recalled due to possible contamination by metal and other materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based company is recalling the following brands: Nathan's Skinless 8 What You May Learn by At-Home Genetic Testing 05/18/2017 08:00pm • Spit in a vial, pop it back into the test-kit carton, return it to the company and voila -- within weeks you can view the results of your personal genetic analysis online. No doctor's input or counseling required -- just curiosity or concern and a couple hundred bucks or so out of pocket. You might 7 Things to Know Before Co-Signing a Student Loan 05/18/2017 08:00pm • High school graduations are underway across the country, and many families are now making plans for college in the fall. For many people, finalizing financial aid packages and signing for student loans are among the items on the to-do list. While federal loan programs cover much of the cost of tuit 8 Affordable Family-Friendly Memorial Day Weekend Getaways 05/17/2017 08:00pm • With the unofficial start of summer fast approaching, chances are you're thinking about packing up the kids and hitting the road for a getaway to remember. And if you haven't locked in your vacation plans yet, you're in luck: There are plenty of easily accessible destinations across the country to Disentangling Sri Lanka's Foreign Aid 05/17/2017 08:00pm • In Sri Lanka, a brutal civil war based in ethnic conflict between the country's Sinhalese majority and its Tamil minority lasted nearly three decades and killed more than 70,000. In 2009, the Sinhalese claimed victory to maintain their authority, and they continue to assert their sovereignty through Rent or Buy? How to Save Money on Common Wedding Expenses 05/17/2017 08:00pm • Planning a wedding and sticking to a budget are challenging tasks. As you make decisions for your event -- how many people to invite, where to host a reception and whom to include in your bridal party -- you may feel confused about whether you should buy or rent what you need. Here's what to consid 8 ways to get the most value from your Netflix account 05/16/2017 05:00am • Whether you're a cable subscriber or not, odds are that if you're reading this, you're a Netflix user. In fact, while 50 percent of Wi-Fi connected homes use at least one streaming service, 75 percent of those are Netflix users, according to comScore, a media measurement and analytics company. Ho 2017 GMC Canyon Denali: A tough truck in a smaller package 05/15/2017 05:01am • WASHINGTON — GMC has improved its midsize truck with a new engine and a better transmission. The GMC Canyon has been around a few years now and is making inroads in the smaller truck race that seems to be a growing market again. Having driven both the Chevy and GMC version, I thought they were 15 recipes for National Chocolate Chip Day 05/15/2017 02:53am • WASHINGTON — Chocolate chips: such a simple yet critical addition to cookies, pastries, trail mix and more. This year, National Chocolate Chip Day falls on Monday, your free pass to indulge in all things studded with the sweet morsels. The story behind the chocolate chip Many sources cred