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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited: An on- and off-road capable SUV 04/24/2017 06:16am • WASHINGTON — Jeep is only in the business of making SUVs and crossovers, so making a capable midsize SUV has been paramount for the Jeep brand for several decades now. The Grand Cherokee is a popular model for Jeep, so how does it stack up in 2017? Going off road isn’t usually the biggest rea Recall hits Roundy’s, Harris Teeter frozen hash browns 04/22/2017 01:22pm • WASHINGTON — McCain Foods USA, Inc. announced Saturday that they are issuing a voluntary recall of their frozen hash brown products sold under the Roundy’s and Harris Teeter brands because they may be contaminated with extraneous golf ball materials. Consumption of the frozen potato snacks ma Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Is Brewing Up a Comeback 04/20/2017 08:00pm • Starbucks Corporation (ticker: SBUX) stock has lagged many of its large-cap restaurant peers in the past year, but the company's recent struggles may soon be over. Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan has upgraded SBUX stock from "hold" to "buy" and says there's nothing wrong with Starbucks' innovation or 9 all-inclusive resorts with special amenities for teens 04/19/2017 08:00pm • All-inclusive vacations offer an enticing getaway for everyone, but many all-inclusive hotels and resorts are lacking when it comes to activities for older kids. Most have amazing pools, golden beaches and round-the-clock food and drink options and spas, but fail to entertain the 12 to 17 crowd with Filmfest DC returns with new slate of international delights 04/19/2017 01:47am • WASHINGTON — It's the longest-running film festival in the nation's capital. This week, the 31st annual Filmfest DC returns from April 20-30, featuring screenings and events at the E Street Cinema, AMC Mazza Gallerie, the National Gallery of Art and the Embassy of France. "Thirty Weigh Payoff of Summer School, Summer Job 04/18/2017 08:00pm • When Sophie Giroux, a sophomore at DePaul University in Chicago, considered her summer plans, the prospect of postgraduation student debt loomed large. So she decided to return home for the summer to live with her parents rent-free and, in addition to a part-time internship, work up to 30 hours a we The Right Way to Give 04/18/2017 08:00pm • A potentially catastrophic global crisis looms. Famine threatens Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen and Nigeria -- countries mired in conflict. Humanitarian agencies that ordinarily respond are strapped for cash to fund critical relief efforts, possibly due to failures of previous humanitarian efforts to Montgomery Co. passes healthy vending machine measure 04/18/2017 11:28am • WASHINGTON — The Montgomery County Council unanimously voted Tuesday on a measure that would require all vending machines on county property to offer healthy snacks and beverages alongside the regular fare. Under the measure, 50 percent of the items for sale in county vending machines will have 5 Delicious Easter Candy Recipes 04/16/2017 08:00pm • If you can't bear the thought of throwing away all your leftover Easter candy, don't despair -- there are plenty of creative ways to transform your excess sweets into decadent desserts. To help you turn the uneaten contents of your kids' baskets into mouthwatering culinary masterpieces, here are fi 5 Numbers to Check to Compare Financial Aid Awards 04/11/2017 08:00pm • After the initial celebration of receiving college acceptance letters, it's time to dig into the hard -- and sometimes confusing -- work of comparing financial aid packages. As students pore over their financial aid award letters, there are some key figures to use to make a fair comparison. And whi Creepy greens: Couple: We found live scorpion in spinach 04/11/2017 02:27pm • CHEVY CHASE, Md. (AP) — A Maryland couple say they found a live scorpion inside a bag of packaged spinach that was purchased from a Giant food store. Sri Sindhusha Boddapati of Chevy Chase tells news outlets that she was making lunch on Monday when she noticed something crawling inside the bag. DC's hidden secret: Million-dollar homes built from DIY kits 04/11/2017 02:32am • WASHINGTON — Stroll through D.C.’s Chevy Chase, Cleveland Park and Takoma Park neighborhoods, and you’ll spot historic homes that come with manicured lawns and million-dollar price tags. But what you might not know is that many of these homes came from a Sears catalog, or similar publicati How to Survive as a Homeless or Hungry College Student 04/10/2017 08:00pm • You might envision the typical college student as a cash-strapped coed, dining on ramen noodles and spending nights dozing in the library. But for many college students, food insecurity and the threat of homelessness go way beyond instant noodles and sleepless nights. "I'm talking about abandoned b Springtime Safeguards Against Knee Injury 04/09/2017 08:00pm • The clocks are set forward, the temperature is starting to inch toward beach-worthy weather and the flowers are blooming. Spring is officially sprung, and with it comes a new and exciting season of outdoor activities and sports. After hibernating all winter, our bodies can be a little rusty, so jum 5 Dietitian-Approved Spring Detox Tips 04/09/2017 08:00pm • When the snow finally melts and the sun and air suddenly feel warm, you may get the urge to buy a juice cleanse or commit to an intense detox in order to get ready for bathing suit season. But resist: Spring is the perfect time to find seasonal and sweet produce, cook at home and prepare lighter and