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Baltimore Ravens 2020 NFL season preview 09/11/2020 10:00am • Read a preview of the Washington Football Team's season opener  The defending AFC North champion Baltimore Ravens host the Cleveland Browns this Sunday at 1 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium. The last time the Ravens hit the field in Baltimore in January, it was one of the more disappointing losse Volatility Reigns, Peloton Sales Jump 172% 09/10/2020 12:00am • Stocks continued on a volatile path Thursday, with all three major U.S. indices finishing firmly in the red. The markets had begun the day with modest gains but sold off heavily throughout the trading session. One potential factor contributing to the ramp-up in pessimism was a failed stimulus vote DC-area sports bars eager for NFL season start 09/09/2020 11:51pm • With the pandemic still threatening public health, many football fans will, undoubtedly, choose to watch Thursday night's opening game of the NFL season from the safety of their own homes. The NFL season kicks off at 7 p.m., when the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Houst Tech Stocks Bounce Back, Microsoft's Gaming Console 09/09/2020 12:00am • One of the leaders in the efforts to develop a vaccine to combat the global pandemic hit pause on its late-stage clinical trials after a suspected adverse reaction in one of the patients. AstraZeneca (ticker: AZN), which has teamed with the University of Oxford to develop a vaccine, has put a tempo 8 Online Business Ideas for Retirees 09/09/2020 12:00am • If you're concerned about income in retirement, it may be time to consider boosting your finances by starting a business. "The prospect of working beyond the age of 62 or 65 is fast becoming a reality," says Roy Cohen, a career coach based in New York City and author of "The Wall Street Professional What should I look for in a hand sanitizer? 09/08/2020 03:02am • What should I look for in a hand sanitizer? Pick one that contains mostly alcohol, and has few other ingredients. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand sanitizers should be at least 60% ethyl alcohol or 70% isopropyl alcohol. Other approved ingredients may include steri Probiotics may help manage childhood obesity, study finds 09/07/2020 07:15am • More than 340 million children and adolescents, globally, were overweight or obese in 2016, meaning they're at greater risk for obesity and disease later in life, and even early death. One solution to the growing burden could be found by turning attention to kids' gut health. In combination with Car Review: Mitsubishi looks to make a bigger name for itself with the small Eclipse Cross crossover 09/07/2020 04:31am • While you may not have had Mitsubishi on your list of go-to cars and crossovers, the automaker has been busy updating its lineup. The small crossover class is gaining popularity, and the Eclipse Cross is Mitsubishi’s latest effort to gain buyers. The Eclipse Cross has a more updated and modern Labor Day means getting back into a routine — don't count on it 09/07/2020 04:01am • Labor Day celebrates America's labor movement and the blood, sweat and toil of its workers. Never mind the last-minute barbecues, bargains and beach days. Monday marks the unofficial end of summer. It's more New Year's Day than New Year's Day, really. The day after La Virginia House approves sweeping package of police reforms 09/04/2020 05:30pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia House of Delegates has approved a sweeping package of police reforms. The legislation includes many of the measures protesters around the country have called for since the May 25 police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The bills call for prohibiting the Pelosi, Mnuchin informally agree on plan to avoid government shutdown 09/04/2020 10:51am • House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have reached an informal agreement to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month, a source familiar with the discussions confirmed to CBS News. The two agreed that any legislation to keep the government open past the Sept. 30 Things You Should Know About Groupon 09/03/2020 12:00am • At a time when many Americans were feeling the financial pain of the Great Recession, Groupon promised deeply discounted limited-time offers on everything from fine dining to car detailing. Founded in 2008, the daily deals website had a legion of devoted followers. Laura Jones of Lawrenceburg, India Stocks Hit New Records, United to Shed 16,000 Jobs 09/02/2020 12:00am • Stocks were buoyant on Wednesday, with all three major U.S. indices rising yet again and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq setting record closing highs. Ironically, some of the biggest economic news of the day was entirely underwhelming, as ADP's monthly report on private payrolls showed an increase of 42 Labor Day 2020 freebies, events and discounts in the DC area 09/01/2020 11:31am • Looking for free things and events around the D.C. area for Labor Day weekend? Here are some freebies and discounts to celebrate the weekend. Alexandria Virginia's Restaurant Week has been extended through Labor Day. More than 50 restaurants are offering a $49 takeout dinner for two during the ex Shinzo Abe Leaves Mixed Legacy in Japan 09/01/2020 12:00am • The year was 2009 and Michael Green, four years removed from working as a staff member of the U.S. National Security Council in then-President George W. Bush's administration, was meeting with Shinzo Abe. The Japanese politician was himself two years removed from his one-year stint as prime ministe