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10 Top All-Inclusive Resorts in the USA 02/04/2019 07:00pm • Enjoy hassle-free travel at these all-inclusive getaways. Though all-inclusive properties aren't as common in the U.S. as they are in vacation hot spots like Mexico or the Caribbean, there are still plenty of luxurious American resorts perfect for guests on the hunt for a hassle-free vacation. These The Caribbean Comeback: 12 New and Renovated Caribbean Hotels to Visit 02/04/2019 07:00pm • Expect excellent amenities, beautiful beachfront locations and upgraded accommodations at these resorts.The 2017 hurricane season took a major toll on the Caribbean islands, causing widespread destruction and hardship for the region. And while some hotels are still recovering from the damage, the Ca Warning: Your Activity Tracker May Be Bad for Your Health 01/31/2019 07:00pm • Mike Collins was an avid runner. After completing five half-marathons, he decided to buy a running watch, thinking that being able to track heart rate, pace and distance would help him break the 1-hour-50-minute mark in his next race. But the watch actually had the opposite effect. "Suddenly, I was Undrafted from Maryland, JC Jackson now a Super Bowl starter 01/31/2019 01:47am • ATLANTA — About a week into New England Patriots training camp last summer, 10-year pro Jason McCourty had a question for rookie cornerback J.C. Jackson. “How did you not get drafted?” It was a mystery Jackson had likely given plenty of thought to during the months since the NFL Draft, w Democrats’ progressive agenda to focus on lifting Md.’s middle class 01/30/2019 07:14am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland’s Democrats are standing with the state’s middle class this legislative session, leaders said Tuesday morning as they unve Tyson chicken nuggets recalled, may contain rubber 01/30/2019 06:39am • WASHINGTON — Tyson Foods, Inc. is recalling about 36,420 pounds of chicken nuggets because they may be contaminated with rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety said. The recall specifically applies to the five-pound plastic packages of "Tyson White Meat Panko Chicken Nugg Confounding reason first-time DC buyers can’t afford a fixer-upper 01/28/2019 10:05am • WASHINGTON — “First-time buyers are increasingly priced out of the D.C. housing market,” the headlines read again and again. They wouldn’t necessarily be, if they compromised on what they want. But experts say there's a reason they don't. Many first-time buyers want a picture-perfect, mo Best unique Valentine's Day gifts under $50 01/27/2019 07:00pm • If you're usually the type to procrastinate on buying Valentine's Day gifts, you know the pain of shelling out for last-minute rose delivery or rushing out to buy chocolates in a heart-shaped box at a drastic markup. But if you start planning now -- and think outside the box -- you'll avoid last-min Pros and Cons to Buying American Express Stock (AXP) 01/27/2019 07:00pm • For investors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) stock, it wasn't always about the plastic. Founded in 1850 by Henry Wells, William G. Fargo and John Butterfield, American Express's early business model was well-suited for the times -- to deliver money and packages over long distances to people How Investors Can Best Use a 529 Plan 01/27/2019 07:00pm • State-run 529 plans have been a staple of the college savings landscape for years. But a 529 account has never been as easy as ordinary investments to choose and manage. With the new tax rules passed about a year ago and the financial markets looking shaky, families may wonder if the venerable 529 i Today in History: Jan. 27 01/27/2019 12:30am • Today is Sunday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 27, 1967, astronauts Virgil I. "Gus'' Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft. On this date: In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mo Looking early could make summer camp more affordable than you think 01/26/2019 05:56am • WASHINGTON — The American Camp Association said that searching for a summer camp early may help you get a good deal. "Don't be afraid to call the camp director and ask if financial assistance is available," the ACA said In a news release. "Ask the camp what payment or assistance program they of 9 Great European Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Look abroad for income.When many investors look for income, they focus on the U.S. stocks they know. Unfortunately, Wall Street doesn't award extra credit for past successes or big name recognition, as investors have seen with the fall of former dividend favorite General Electric Co. (ticker: GE). I UPS brings keyless building entry to DC apartments and condos 01/24/2019 08:47am • WASHINGTON — UPS is expanding its keyless building entry delivery service to 10 new cities, including D.C., after successful tests in New York and San Francisco. Qualifying buildings will set up a system with building access company Latch, which works in conjunction with UPS delivery drivers. Today in History: Jan. 24 01/24/2019 12:00am • Today is Thursday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 24, 2013, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the lifting of a ban on women serving in combat. On this date: In 1848, James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill in northern Calif