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Wegmans recalling about 1,000 pounds of chicken 01/06/2016 04:35am • ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A New York-based grocery store chain is recalling more than 1,000 pounds of chicken. A federal inspector found during a review that Wegmans altered its production schedule and produced chicken products outside the approved hours of operation. Chicken products produced on 4 major priorities for Congress in 2016 01/05/2016 06:10am • WASHINGTON — As Congress returns to Washington this week and next, questions remain whether the good will and compromise that punctuated December will return or whether the same partisan gridlock that has gripped Capitol Hill in recent years resumes. The presidential race and the threat of the What Makes a Diet Easy to Follow? 01/04/2016 07:00pm • Losing weight is never going to be a piece of cake. But obstacles such as bland food, a rigid eating schedule and hours-long meal prep make sticking to a diet -- and seeing the number on the scale steadily decline -- much less likely. That's why it's smart to look for a plan or approach that's rela Once Upon a Job Search: Storytelling Tips to Land a Job 01/04/2016 07:00pm • During the past few weeks, millions of people flocked to theaters all over the world to watch "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Who can deny the appeal of Han Solo, Princess Leia, Finn and Rey? As distant as the fantasy seems, somehow we relate to compelling characters regardless of our backgrounds. A D.C. mayor pushes for public safety legislation 01/04/2016 02:10pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is campaigning for her anti-crime legislative package dubbed "Safer, Stronger D.C.," asking city council members to take action as soon as possible. Bowser first unveiled the public safety plan in August. It calls for more police officers on the streets, am Lexus RC 350: A stylish coupe with AWD that can be used year-round 01/04/2016 05:22am • WASHINGTON — It has been a while since Lexus made a true coupe: The old Lexus SC 300/400s were stylish and pricey machines in the 1990s. Now there is another Lexus coupe — the RC with a 306 hp V6 and an F Sport package, a sportier version of the coupe without a harsh ride. The luxury coupe Newspaper staff pick up paper routes in delivery service absence 01/03/2016 04:21am • WASHINGTON-- In an age of tablets and smartphones, internet news and instant gratification, there are still some people who want to hear the 4 a.m. thud of physical newspapers hitting their front steps. In Massachusetts, frustrations over undelivered papers have been mounting for days. After swit District Beans delivers locally roasted coffee to your door 01/01/2016 02:58am • WASHINGTON — These days you can have vodka, doughnuts and even Chipotle delivered to your door — so why not a few bags of locally roasted coffee? District Beans is here to satisfy your craving for craft coffee with its monthly delivery service. Tim Eagan, founder and CEO of the Internet-based If you see something, say something — and it doesn't take much 12/31/2015 12:14pm • WASHINGTON — Fighting terrorism can be as simple as telling someone a trash can needs to be emptied or that a light bulb needs to be replaced. Local agencies such as Virginia Railway Express, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the Maryland Transit Administration all say that Foam food containers to be phased out in parts of the D.C. region 12/31/2015 04:38am • WASHINGTON — Some people use them every day, but starting Jan. 1, disposable foam coffee cups and food containers will be banned in two large parts of our area. D.C. and Montgomery County, in Maryland, will require businesses that serve food to stop using containers made of expanded polystyrene 5 Ways to Save Money While Traveling During the Holidays 12/29/2015 07:00pm • The holidays mean a lot of things for families. You spend time with friends and family, you exchange gifts and you take time to rest and recuperate. Many of these involve one key component: travel. Travel, especially when you have a family, can be expensive. There are many things to spend money on, 10 smart things to buy during after-Christmas sales 12/28/2015 07:00pm • The presents have been opened. The relatives have gone home. The refrigerator is full of leftovers. It's that post-holiday time of the year. Retailers are feeling the same post-holiday blues as you. They have a bunch of items still in stock that were selling for a nice price before Christmas, but A Guide to Hassle-Free Holiday Returns 12/28/2015 07:00pm • A book you've already read. A toy missing its parts. A poncho made of bright purple faux-rabbit fur. We've all received a holiday gift that, for whatever reason, we didn't want. Every year on the days following Christmas, stores and malls flood with customers seeking to return or exchange undesired Employers, Commit to Making These 8 New Year's Resolutions 12/27/2015 07:00pm • Employers might be hoping that their workers are making New Year's resolutions to set clearer goals, work more efficiently or cut out Facebook during office hours. But employers should also make a few New Year's resolutions for themselves. Here are eight resolutions for employers that could signific Can You Make a Mint Investing With a Sweet Tooth? 12/27/2015 07:00pm • It seems the whole western world is showing off holiday foods and all things peppermint. Oreo has its mint filling, and Starbucks has its peppermint mochas. Hershey Co. has its kiss in mint chocolate and red and green M&M's. "These big companies are always looking to stay relevant with their cus