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Convergence makes SXSW 'all things to all people' 03/14/2016 06:45pm • By Steve Winter and Kenny Fried, Special WTOP correspondents WASHINGTON — Most people think of South by Southwest as one colossal party. That’s really not true … it’s actually a series of many colossal parties. Yet while the social events serve to bring people together in a carefree a New dinosaur species in tyrannosaur family discovered 03/14/2016 03:21pm • WASHINGTON — Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur that they say was a close cousin of the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex. The fossils of the horse-sized dinosaur named Timurlengia euotica were recovered in Uzbekistan and found to be in the tyrannosaur family. Paleontologists say th Metro holds first emergency response training in Va. since deadly L’Enfant Plaza incident 03/13/2016 02:19pm • WASHINGTON -- Metro’s emergency response exercise at the Eisenhower Avenue Metro station in Alexandria on Sunday morning is the first one to take place in Virginia since the 2015 L'Enfant Plaza incident. There have been three other full-scale drills in D.C. and Maryland last year following the 2016 Chrysler 300S: Big sedan with stand-out curb appeal 03/11/2016 06:25am • WASHINGTON — When the Chrysler 300 hit the scene 10 years ago, it was something different and a bit over-the-top in the large sedan group. The made-over 300 sedan might not be as in-your-face as before, but it has a commanding presence and features a more upscale interior. Let’s begin on Popular pistachios recalled over Salmonella outbreak 03/10/2016 09:33am • WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising people not to eat pistachios produced by Wonderful Pistachios due to a multistate Salmonella outbreak, a statement says. There have been 11 cases across nine states related to Wonderful Pistachios' product, according to th 10 Simple Ways for Students to Save on Travel 03/09/2016 07:00pm • Summer vacation may still be months away, but as the weather heats up, college students' thoughts start to drift to dreamy destinations, near and far. And with favorable exchange rates, pleasant temperatures and plenty of time to globe-trot to diverse places, it's easy to see why many students are Column: Protecting your Mac from ransomware 03/09/2016 06:24am • Q: What does this new ransomware do, and what’s the best way to protect my Mac from it? A: Ransomware has been a plague exclusive to Windows users for years, but a recent discovery means Mac users can now count themselves as targets as well. If this nasty malware sneaks its way into your com Facebook in bidding war to stream NFL games 03/08/2016 09:05am • WASHINGTON — Facebook users could potentially live-stream NFL games on the social media website sometime in the near future. In an interview Monday with Variety, Dan Rose, Facebook’s Vice President of partnerships, confirmed the site is bidding for the league's "Thursday Night Football" pac Applegate Chicken Nuggets recalled for possible contamination 03/06/2016 09:36pm • WASHINGTON — Perdue Foods LLC is recalling about 4,500 pounds of Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets that could be contaminated with extraneous plastic materials, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The chicken nuggets were produced on Sept. 28, 201 Best commercial diets: Putting your money where your mouth is 03/03/2016 07:00pm • Committing to a commercial diet plan You've decided to spend your hard-earned dollars to lose some weight -- now it's real. So, do you invest in a diet book as your personal weight-loss guide or go all out with a meal-replacement program? These commercial diet plans, evaluated in the 2016 U.S. Ne How safe is today's airplane Wi-Fi? 03/03/2016 08:35am • Q: Is the Wi-Fi that you pay for on airplanes safe to use? A: When you’re considering the use of any public Wi-Fi service, there are two primary concerns: how secure the connection is and what limitations are imposed. In-flight Wi-Fi has the same security concerns as a typical public connect 5 Top Historic Hotels Across the U.S. 03/02/2016 07:00pm • When it comes to planning an aspirational trip, many people dream of far-flung, international hot spots, rather than the history-filled enclaves found in America's backyard. But the truth is, while places across the U.S. might be young compared to storied destinations overseas, America features its 10 Tips to Prep Your Home for the Spring Homebuying Season 03/02/2016 07:00pm • If you want to sell your home during this year's spring selling season, now is the time to get moving. Sellers can rest assured that if there's no snow on the ground, homebuyers are already looking.Today's buyers, particularly younger ones, have high expectations. They are looking for a home in exce 30 simple health tips to try each day of March 03/01/2016 07:00pm • Unlike National Pancake Month or National Whipped Cream Month, National Nutrition Month is a yearly occasion that you can and should celebrate for 30 days straight. In fact, why stop at the end of March? I hope that, once you try the following tips, you'll want to continue practicing them all year t Amazing Cruise Ship Amenities 03/01/2016 07:00pm • Taking a cruise isn't what it used to be. With increasingly innovative and enriching activities onboard and ashore, cruise lines are reinventing the cruise experience and breaking away from buffets and miniature golf. Whether you want to cruise to absorb exciting new destinations or enjoy superlati