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Prince George's Co. weighs healthier vending machines 09/28/2016 08:00am • WASHINGTON — A balanced diet is important, but for most people, occasionally the food groups consist of chips, candy and soda. Prince George's County is considering a bill that would require half the items in vending machines be healthy. County Council Vice Chair Danielle Glaros, of Riverda 10 Unexpected Wallet-Friendly Destination Wedding Ideas 09/27/2016 08:00pm • For brides- and grooms-to-be, there are few aspects of the wedding-planning process as exciting as choosing where to walk down the aisle. Many people dream of planning a wedding in an exotic destination, a beachfront setting, a scenic mountaintop or a remote island, but dismiss the notion of going The Toxic Chemicals Lurking in Your Household Dust 09/27/2016 08:00pm • Whether you're vigilant or lackadaisical (or somewhere in between) when it comes to cleaning your home, there's something you should know: The dust lurking under your bed or couch, on your windowsills, doorway moldings or ceiling fans, or anywhere else is more than just an unsightly nuisance. It's a Tyson Foods, Inc. is recalling thousands of pounds of chicken nuggets 09/26/2016 08:00pm • What kind of chicken nuggets did you buy on your last grocery trip? If it was from this Tyson Foods, Inc. (ticker: TSN) product, the company wants you to throw them out and seek a refund. The company said Tuesday it was recalling five-pound bags of Tyson Fully Cooked Panko Chicken Nuggets, found When it's OK to Split From Your Current Employer 09/26/2016 08:00pm • When news broke about Angelina Jolie filing for divorce from Brad Pitt, many were shocked to see the end of the Hollywood megawatt couple that is Brangelina (gulp, check that -- past tense, was). And as various headlines try to point to the cause of the split, as a career expert, I can't help but t Check your privilege before talking about obesity and personal responsibility 09/26/2016 08:00pm • I was sitting and chatting with a journalist this past weekend. She's hearteningly passionate about her work, and hers is a health beat. She wanted to know how she and the media as a whole might do better at helping the public adopt healthy habits in the name of improving obesity and other chronic d How to Avoid Food Poisoning While Traveling 09/23/2016 08:00pm • For many travelers, eating offers the best introduction to a new destination. Despite cultural and linguistic differences, our taste buds speak a universal language that knows no bounds. But eating your way through a new city isn't without its hazards. According to the Centers for Disease Control a 5 things you need to know about store credit cards 09/23/2016 04:50am • It's a question every shopper has had to ask themselves: Do I want to apply for a store credit card? If you don't ask yourself that question, the associates at the register will. If you aren't ready with a standard, "no thanks," you may say "yes," or waffle about it for a moment. So what shoul How to Negotiate Real Estate Commissions When Selling Your Home 09/22/2016 08:00pm • As much as real estate has changed in recent years, one aspect that has long appeared set in stone is the traditional 6 percent commission. Commissions may vary slightly by locality, but for decades they have been presented as a non-negotiable reality for sellers who use a traditional real estate ag How to Get Paid to Play Sports in College 09/22/2016 08:00pm • Rachel Scott knew back in middle school that she wanted to play softball for a top team in college and get a scholarship to do so. So as an eighth-grader, she drew up a list of universities whose teams she admired and started emailing the coaches. "I'd say, 'My name is Rachel Scott. I've attached my 10 Ways to Buy International Small-Cap Stocks 09/21/2016 08:00pm • Grow your portfolio internationally.International small-capitalization stocks are one of the best segments of the market where investors are better served by investing in funds rather than individual names. But they can be difficult to research. Small-cap stocks have less analyst and media coverage, Northern Virginia data center demand soars 09/21/2016 11:18am • WASHINGTON — When you think of the cloud, think of Northern Virginia. The region leads the nation in square footage of data centers, and demand is soaring. Real estate firm JLL says the data center market in Northern Virginia is expected to exceed last year's demand by more than 30 percent. The Downtown gridlock eases after investigation blocked streets 09/20/2016 11:30am • WASHINGTON — The Warner Theatre and adjacent buildings were evacuated, out of what D.C. police called "an abundance of caution," as police investigated a suspicious package on Tuesday morning. The investigation closed streets surrounding the theater including Pennsylvania Avenue, 13th Street an Baltimore council approves $660M for waterfront development 09/20/2016 06:48am • BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore's City Council has given final approval to $660 million in public financing for Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank's mixed-use waterfront development. The council voted 12-1 Monday evening to approve the public financing package for Port Covington. The $5.5 billion developm 5 Myths About Family Cruises -- Debunked 09/19/2016 08:00pm • Many families love cruising thanks to excellent vacation values that include accommodations, meals and activities bundled into one fixed rate, versatile onboard activities and the chance to explore diverse destinations. Yet, there are still families who shy from cruising for a variety of reasons --