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Mall fireworks: Viewing spots off limits, security concerns, schedule of events 07/01/2015 06:25pm • WASHINGTON - There's a little less space to watch the fireworks at the National Mall this weekend. And with crowds coming in for the daylong festivities, the National Park Service says visitors should rethink how they're getting there. A full slate of events are scheduled for the Mall this Sat Best Bites from the 2015 Fancy Food Show 07/01/2015 07:30am • Each June, hordes of specialty food marketers descend upon New York City hawking their gourmet cheeses, confections, condiments, snacks, frozen novelties, meats and beverages at the Specialty Food Association's annual Fancy Food Show. And this past Sunday, I put on my most comfortable sneakers and w 5 Tips for Planning a Frugal DIY Tour 06/29/2015 08:00pm • Tours can be a perfect way to explore a new area without having to plan much. If money is tight right now, consider designing your tour yourself so you can spend less on a great trip. Here are some tips: 1. Mimic a tour package. Tours normally map out hot spots that people want to see. If you want The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 convertible plays hard, cruises relaxed 06/29/2015 05:15am • WASHINGTON — The redesigned Corvette C7 hit the streets last year and it was an instant hit. Already, they are tweaking it for 2015. The new eight-speed automatic transmission replaces the old six-speed unit, offering very quick shifts and better fuel economy. There is also a performance data r I Tried the Whole30 Diet -- and Yes, It's Hard 06/28/2015 08:00pm • By now, anybody who has heard anything about the Whole30 Diet has probably read or heard these unforgettable words by Melissa Hartwig and Dallas Hartwig from their book "It Starts With Food." "It is not hard. Don't you dare tell us this is hard. Quitting heroin is hard. Beating cancer is hard. Drin The 4 Most Powerful Salary Negotiation Tactics 06/28/2015 08:00pm • If you find yourself feeling queasy at the thought of negotiating your salary, you aren't alone. Research from Salary.com reveals that around one-fifth of candidates don't counter the first number on the table after they receive a job offer. In fact, a poll by the Society of Human Resource Managemen Delicious and Affordable Summer Recipes 06/26/2015 06:00am • Summer is heating up, and recent reports show beef prices are rising, too. Since red meat is a go-to grilling item in the summer, you could end up spending more than usual on your barbecue fare if you're not careful. Rather than fork over your hard-earned dollars on expensive meats or shell out t 2015 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS goes from muscle car to track star 06/22/2015 04:46am • WASHINGTON — This might be the final year for this version of the Camaro; a new one will show up soon for 2016, promising more than what you currently get. Still it may be worth scooping up now. There was a slight refresh for 2014 with different rear-end styling, and for 2015 it still has those 10 Questions to Ask Before Borrowing a Private Student Loan for College 06/21/2015 08:00pm • Answer These Before Taking on Private Student DebtPrivate student loans may tempt families looking to pay for college when federal and institutional aid fall short. But not all debt is created equal, and private student loans tend to carry stricter repayment terms and fewer safety nets than federal 2015 Range Rover Evoque: A small crossover high on style, relatively easy on gas 06/19/2015 05:24am • WASHINGTON — When you think of small crossovers, standout styling isn’t usually first on the list. But a few years ago, the Range Rover hit streets with just that. The dramatic two-door version — and even the four-door model — of the Range Rover Evoque looks sleek, and more sport than uti The Hidden Costs of Free Trials 06/18/2015 08:00pm • You're human, and so you like free stuff. But the next time you see the word "free," keep in mind the old saying: There's no such thing as a free lunch -- especially if it means you have to pay for breakfast and dinner to get that lunch. That doesn't mean you shouldn't accept a free offer. With fre Column: Malware infections, a fact of cyber life 06/18/2015 08:44am • I keep my anti-virus updated and stay away from questionable websites, but somehow keep getting hit by viruses.  How’s this happening? Gone are the days where a stand-alone anti-virus program is sufficient protection against malware threats and no matter what you use, nothing is capable of pro US airstrikes kill some terrorists, elevate others 06/17/2015 05:10am • WASHINGTON — Al-Qaida’s heir apparent is dead. Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) announced Monday its co-founder and leader was killed in a U.S. missile strike. U.S. officials, without detailing how it happened, confirmed it. “The Intelligence Community has concluded that Nasir a Greece Bailout Negotiations Sink Markets Monday 06/14/2015 08:00pm • An apparent breakdown in bailout negotiations between Greece and its creditors over the weekend moved the Greek government ever-closer to loan default, and the stalemate rippled through international markets Monday as investors are becoming increasingly antsy over the fate of the eurozone. "If no co 5 Ways to Retire Early 06/14/2015 08:00pm • Early retirement is a dream for some people, and a nightmare for others. Many baby boomers have been booted out of the workplace in their 50s, unexpectedly and unceremoniously, while they still have a mortgage, a car loan and college tuition bills. Suddenly there's no more paycheck, no more benefit