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9 Upgraded Stocks to Buy in January 01/06/2021 12:00am • Buy these stocks in January.The S&P 500 had a bumpy ride in 2020 but closed out the year at all-time highs on the strength of investor optimism surrounding a new administration in the White House, the rollout of multiple coronavirus vaccines and another round of economic stimulus. Analysts are a Suspected serial package thief arrested in Crystal City 01/04/2021 07:05pm • Police in Arlington County, Virginia, are working to reconnect stolen packages with their owners after the arrest of a Springfield man suspected in a series of thefts. Haroon Cheema, 36, was arrested around 1:10 p.m. Sunday after patrol officers saw him go to a vehicle without any license plates Car Review: Nissan packs more power, extended range in Leaf Plus 01/04/2021 03:46am • It wasn’t long ago that choosing an electric car meant something odd and bare-bones with a short range. But Nissan’s second generation Leaf fixes a lot of the common complaints about electric cars. The vehicle certainly solves a lot of the range-anxiety, with up to 225 miles per charge. 11 best diets for fast weight loss 01/04/2021 12:00am • Quick and dirty Does bikini season sneak up on you each summer? Is your soon-to-be worn wedding dress still just a touch too tight? Were your holiday outfits uncomfortably snug? Did a last-minute invite for a beach getaway come your way? You're a lucky dog -- and a panicked one too because you wa Best diets to prevent and manage diabetes 01/04/2021 12:00am • Diet or diabetes: You decide. An estimated 34 million people in the U.S. -- or just over 1 in 10 -- have diabetes. Diet is a crucial tool for managing the disease, and weight loss can help people who are overweight prevent Type 2 diabetes. Prevention is particularly important when you consider th 10 Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2021 01/04/2021 12:00am • Give your financial life a boost.There's a good chance that many or all of the financial resolutions you made in 2020 didn't happen on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, it's hard during any year to achieve resolutions, such as resolving to exercise more and eat healthier. At least with la What makes a diet easy to follow? 01/04/2021 12:00am • 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 relat No-knock warrants in Montgomery Co. on focus after fatal police shooting report 01/01/2021 11:17am • Since the March 2020 fatal shooting of a Potomac, Maryland, man by a Montgomery County Police officer, the use of no-knock warrants has been restricted by law in the county. In July, the Montgomery County Council passed a legislative package that included a number of use-of-force reforms, includi New year, new laws: January 2021 legislation goes into effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia 12/30/2020 03:57pm • With the new year just around the corner, some D.C.-area jurisdictions have new laws on the books. Here's a brief compilation of laws and regulations slated to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter. Virginia Holding a cellphone while driving: It’s illegal to hold a cellphone whil Company recalls potentially dangerous hand sanitizer 12/30/2020 10:18am • A company is recalling hand sanitizer because it could contain methanol, also known as wood alcohol, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Shane Erickson is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer and Thrifty White Pharmacy Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer. The 2020's biggest winners and losers in business 12/30/2020 07:14am • In a year of widespread and often devastating hardships, no business or industry came through 2020 untouched by the Covid-19 pandemic. But for some key sectors, the news wasn't all bad. Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers in 2020 and a preview of what the yea 8 Best Investing Podcasts Investors Should Know About 12/29/2020 12:00am • Podcasts are taking over. From humble beginnings at the start of the century, the podcast industry has amassed a listener base of more than 105 million, nearly double what it was five years ago. And is it any wonder when there's a podcast for just about any subject you can imagine? The most notable Maryland lawmakers to focus on eviction challenges in upcoming General Assembly 12/28/2020 07:55pm • Maryland legislators are looking to revamp how the rising number of eviction cases will be handled in its upcoming General Assembly session. Housing advocates, who outlined a series of proposed bills for the legislative session, said that nearly 30% of Maryland families earning less than $50,000 `Noon Year’s Eve': toasting the new year before midnight 12/28/2020 10:46am • Don’t want to stay up till midnight on the last day of the year? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31. It's easy to bring the festive feeling of a nighttime soiree into the daylight hours at home. Setting the mood Fi Car Review: On the track or commute, Dodge's Charger R/T Scat Pack is ready to party 12/28/2020 04:04am • While crossovers are popular, there are some cars that are just too cool to keep down. The Dodge Charger is one sedan that seems to stay relevant in the land of tall, lumbering SUVs. The Charger is a large sedan that has plenty of space for a family, but you can also do big smoky burnouts with its b