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Local rapper incarcerated after police chase 01/29/2015 04:51pm • WASHINGTON -- A local rapper who calls himself "Honest Abe" has been sentenced to prison time for doing some dishonest things. Abraham Kamara of Silver Spring, who has videos on YouTube under the names "Honest Abe" and "Honest Business", has been sentenced to nine years in prison for possessing 7 Hidden Perks of Credit Cards 01/28/2015 07:00pm • There are so many warnings that come with credit cards -- don't abuse them, don't let a thief get his grubby hands on them -- that it's easy to forget there can be perks to using them. And these extend beyond the obvious, ultimate perk: being able to pay for merchandise or services when you don't ac 11 Ways to Boost Your Emergency Fund 01/27/2015 07:00pm • Most personal finance experts agree that we should all have an emergency fund of some sort -- a ready supply of cash to see us through life's rough patches. That cash can pay for a needed car repair, a leaky faucet, a lost or stolen smartphone or even living expenses for a short period of time in ca Last-Minute Valentine's Travel for Every Budget 01/25/2015 07:00pm • This year is one of those magical ones when Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday. For lovers of romance, it's an opportunity to celebrate the one you love in a big way. And, depending on what you do, you might even be lucky enough to have a three-day weekend to enjoy with your sweetheart thanks to Pr How to Prepare Your Kitchen for Snowpocalypse 01/25/2015 07:00pm • The snow is falling outside my window as I type, and like millions of other Americans, we're bracing ourselves for several feet of it when all is said and done. In all likelihood, we won't be able to drive for several days, and the possibility of power outages from downed trees certainly looms larg Local schools could see funding shrink under proposed Md. budget 01/23/2015 04:53pm • WASHINGTON - Despite a promised infusion of cash for Maryland schools, area school systems would actually lose money under Gov. Larry Hogan's proposed state budget. Hogan introduced his $16.1 billion spending plan this week. He says the $6.1 billion allotted for education includes record f Fruit: Love it or leave it? 01/22/2015 07:00pm • Inevitably at the beginning of each year, I overhear the diet-related resolutions people make. One of the most frustrating resolutions I hear is to avoid fruit. With sugar being considered the devil of food these days, fruit is getting caught up in the sweet mess. Here's a look at the fruit debate a 'Invisible boyfriend' helps fake being in a relationship 01/22/2015 02:52am • WASHINGTON -- For those tired of the question "Are you dating anyone?" comes a new web application that creates an invisible boyfriend or girlfriend to help you fake being in a relationship. Invisible Boyfriend and Invisible Girlfriend can be summoned when dealing with nosy relatives, curious c Top Universities That Claim to Meet Full Financial Need 01/21/2015 07:00pm • Top-Ranked Universities That Cover 100 Percent of Demonstrated Financial NeedStudents often look at the sticker price at elite colleges and assume the schools are financially out of reach. Many top schools offer generous financial aid packages, though, especially to low-income students. These 10 top Why you should restock your pantry today 01/20/2015 07:00pm • Jolyn Bennett is currently claiming her health do-over. Jolyn was overweight and struggled with controlling her food intake at frequent happy hours. She unexpectedly learned she had very high blood pressure; check DrOz.com to hear more about her story. She's still overweight, but less so, and 4 Reasons Why Diets Don't Work 01/20/2015 07:00pm • I hear it all the time: You have tried every diet out there, and absolutely nothing has worked. You're still overweight, have no energy and you're pretty much ready to just give in to the idea that this is how your life is going to be forever. Or, maybe you finally lost the weight or you are health Postpartum Anxiety or Normal New Mom Fears? 01/19/2015 07:00pm • Allison McGill's first six weeks with her new baby, Jack, were as smooth as they come. Jack was healthy and happy, and McGill enjoyed being a new mom. "I didn't have anxiety, I didn't have lot of the things that would eventually take over my life," says McGill, a 40-year-old District of Columbia re Why are we obsessed with ancient grains? 01/19/2015 07:00pm • In our youth-obsessed culture, it's a surprise when people pay much attention to anything old. But attention is exactly what ancient grains have been getting for the last year. And, as my 2015 trends story predicted, they are poised for a big year ahead, too. One question the average consumer may Top 5 seed catalog picks for 2015 01/16/2015 07:07am • WASHINGTON -- In the new year, there are several noteworthy seed catalogs to check out to enhance your garden. The W. Atlee Burpee company -- better known as just “Burpee” -- kicks off its 138th year with a strong pledge to never offer any genetically modified plants or seeds.  Along with th Are Energy Drinks Really That Bad? 01/15/2015 07:00pm • It all started with three or four cans of Mountain Dew a day. That was in high school. Then, in college, it was 5-Hour Energy. Two shots a day, to be exact. Later, it was a 20-ounce can of Monster each morning. At one point, Aaron Templin, now 36, had to stop -- at least temporarily. "I don't even