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Is It Time to Start Your Job Hunt? 11/05/2018 07:00pm • These days, a "forever" job is a rare thing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.2 years is the median amount of time American workers remain at the same job. Long gone are the days of joining a company after college graduation and staying with it until you retire. That raises the q How to Get the Most Value Out of Cyber Monday 11/05/2018 07:00pm • The holiday season is approaching, and for many Americans, that means planning out their holiday spending. The informal start to holiday shopping arrives just days after Halloween ends, and now is the time to start preparing to get the most value for your holiday shopping spree. Most Americans are f Car Review: Refreshed Infiniti QX80 offers standout styling in pleasant package 11/04/2018 11:10pm • WASHINGTON — Large luxury SUVs seem to be gaining popularity as buyers’ trade in pricey sedans for big SUVs. So where large SUVs might have seen sporadic updates, these rides are now seeing rapid updates to satisfy buyers moving from cars but expecting the latest tech and luxury in a much bigger Police investigate bomb threat at historic Alexandria church 11/03/2018 10:15pm • WASHINGTON — A historic Alexandria, Virginia, church had a scare Saturday after a suspicious package was called in to police. It happened at the Alfred Street Baptist Church during evening worship. Alexandria police investigated a bomb threat after a call about a suspicious package. Police w 10 Black Friday Shopping Secrets From Pros 10/31/2018 08:00pm • In a few weeks, millions of Americans will gather around their dining table to enjoy a turkey feast and get a head start on searching for holiday bargains. And though some people scoff at the idea of shopping on Thanksgiving, it's clear the annual bargain bonanza remains popular with shoppers acro Va. Gov. Northam on WTOP: Medicaid expansion, rural broadband and more 10/31/2018 01:29pm • WASHINGTON — As sign-ups begin Thursday for Virginia’s Medicaid expansion, Gov. Ralph Northam explained in the WTOP studios how residents can find out whether they’re eligible, and how to enroll. In his monthly appearance on WTOP’s Ask the Governor program, Northam pointed residents to Co Reeder, Silverman minimize mayor's role in at-large DC Council race 10/29/2018 09:38pm • WASHINGTON — Incumbent At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman and challenger Dionne Reeder say the battle for the seat is not about Mayor Muriel Bowser. Earlier this month, Bowser endorsed Reeder in her race against Silverman, but each candidate maintains they are competing against each other How to Review Your Medicare Plan's Prescription Coverage 10/29/2018 08:00pm • Signing up for Medicare can be a daunting task, but once you're in, your work isn't done yet. It's important to review your plan every year during open enrollment -- from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 each year -- because rules and coverages change from one year to the next. This is true for your prescription What International Students Should Know About Jobs After U.K. University Degrees 10/29/2018 08:00pm • Omar Oualili, like many international students, went to the United Kingdom for a quality education at a relatively low cost. "My parents could not afford to send me to study in the U.S. -- it's too far and too expensive. What I paid in the U.K. during my whole studies -- a bachelor's and master's in On the drawing board: More service, cheaper passes in Metro GM’s budget proposal 10/29/2018 11:14am • WASHINGTON — Some commuters could see significantly more Metro service next year as part of plans to draw riders back to the system. Unlimited-ride passes could be cheaper too. But it would only happen if the region's governments paid more. Under Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld’s budget Wittman faces challenge from Williams in Virginia's 1st District 10/29/2018 07:14am • Editor’s note: This is one in a series of pieces on the Nov. 6 midterm election. WTOP interviewed candidates in key contested local races. See all of WTOP’s coverage election coverage. WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Rob Wittman is squaring off against Democrat Vangie Williams on Nov. 6 for th Car Review: Honda Accord 2.0T Touring makes a strong case for itself 10/28/2018 10:16pm • WASHINGTON — The midsize sedan was once the hottest segment for car shoppers in America, but it has been replaced in popularity by crossovers and SUVs. Before that trend began, the two sedan stalwarts were the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry — each spacious sedans that gave buyers good value for t Suspicious package found outside Russian Embassy 10/28/2018 09:39pm • WASHINGTON -- Secret Service personnel responded to the Russian Embassy Sunday evening after an unattended package was discovered outside the building. At approximately 7:30 p.m., Secret Service agents were dispatched to the embassy to clear the unattended package, according to an agency spokesp Pros and Cons to Buying Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) Stock 10/28/2018 08:00pm • Anyone who's ever rolled through the middle aisle of a grocery store knows the names "Kraft" and "Heinz" -- and their everyday purchases are likely boosting the profits for Kraft Heinz stock. Ore-Ida, Oscar Mayer Jell-O, Planters, Smart Ones, Maxwell House and Velveeta, among others, all fit under t WATCH: DOJ, FBI director announce bomb package suspect charged with five crimes 10/26/2018 03:45pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '2a0542d0-182f-47d7-94ab-9510e71f7b77' }).render("77961536000bbae6");});