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10 Things to Know About Merit Aid Scholarships 02/11/2018 07:00pm • Merit Aid Helps Lower College CostsWhen it comes to paying for college, merit aid is one way to close the gap between the cost of attendance and need-based financial aid. These types of scholarships are non-need-based grants, typically awarded based on academic, athletic, artistic or special-interes Md.'s governor: Federal shutdown is 'no way to run a government' 02/10/2018 12:10am • WASHINGTON — While the most recent government shutdown may have been short-lived, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says the inability of leaders in Washington to come up with long-term agreements is no way to run a government. “It’s crazy that they can’t ever seem to get anything done in Washing National Pizza Day freebies and deals 02/09/2018 01:23pm • WASHINGTON — It is a good day for some pizza. Not that there's ever really a bad day for pizza, but Friday, Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day. There's no shortage of places offering deals in honor of the big day. Here are just some of the places you can get a good deal on a slice or even a whole Does winning matter anymore? 02/08/2018 01:37pm • WASHINGTON -- “You play to win the game.” Herm Edwards’ indelible words were funny because of his delivery, but also because of their seeming self-evidence: Why else play sports at the professional level? Why invest all that money -- in players, coaches, technology and facilities -- if not Tactile Foods: What to Know About This Emerging Trend 02/05/2018 07:00pm • Cross-country road trips and group hikes in the woods have replaced flat screen TVs and treadmills on gift lists. Now, food and beverage companies are catering toward this new demand for experiences by promising to make products more "tactile." That means that visually-enticing trends like unicorn Walt Disney Co (DIS) Jumps After Announcing $4.99 ESPN Service 02/05/2018 07:00pm • Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) investors got some major news about the company's new ESPN streaming service on Tuesday afternoon after the company reported mixed first-quarter results. Disney reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.89 on revenue of $15.35 billion. EPS beat consensus analyst est The 50 Best Hotels in the USA 2018 02/05/2018 07:00pm • From luxurious farm hotels to oceanfront resorts, these award-winning properties can't be missed.With a plethora of amenities, settings and dining options to choose from, finding the perfect hotel for your next vacation can seem daunting. That's where U.S. News can help. Using a comprehensive method Car Review: VW Golf GTI Autobahn: High-priced, sophisticated hot hatch 02/04/2018 06:50pm • WASHINGTON — One of the original hot hatches is still in the game. Even with stiff competition, the Golf GTI excels with refinement with a fun-to-drive attitude that handles comfortably on highways as it does on empty back roads. So how does the top-of-the-line Golf GTI Autobahn change things for Dating deals: Ivanka Trump spa treatment; 'Sexpionage' scavenger hunt; no-phone hotel stay 02/02/2018 01:08pm • WASHINGTON — A wise woman once intoned: Baby, credit cards aren't romance. A memorable night out with your main squeeze doesn't have to break the bank. With Valentine's right around the corner, Destination DC, the city's official tourism promoter, is highlighting budget-friendly date-night deal Discover which meal-kit delivery service is best for your budget 02/02/2018 09:00am • There's one way to cook fresh, delicious meals at home without doing all the planning, preparing and shopping: meal-kit delivery services. This relatively new service model delivers a box of ingredients to your door, and you do the cooking at home. Most kits offer the option to serve two or four peo 3 Valentine's Day gift ideas for flower lovers, garden enthusiasts 02/02/2018 04:43am • Valentine’s Day is coming; consider a gift of the future Instead of giving cut flowers that will eventually fade away, how about "giving" an event experience that will make lasting memories, such as a trip to the famed Philadelphia Flower Show next month? Philly’s is the largest indoor flowe Are Dates Healthy? 02/01/2018 07:00pm • Throughout my life, I've had lots of dates -- the fruit, that is. Growing up, I spent my summers in Israel, where dates were served as a snack. My son also loves dates, especially when they are stuffed with whole almonds. For some folks, however, dates are foreign and even a little intimidating to Children's Health: a Political Bargaining CHIP? 02/01/2018 07:00pm • When people think about pediatric health care, they often conjure up visions of healthy children running and playing or maybe of them sitting on an exam table getting an immunization. Those who have experience with children's hospitals may envision a child receiving chemotherapy or a premature baby 3 Reasons to Revisit REITs in 2018 02/01/2018 07:00pm • In a bull market, stocks reign supreme, but the shift from highs to lows can happen in the blink of an eye. Although bonds and U.S. Treasurys can be a buffer against volatility, that safety often translates to diminished returns when interest rates rise. So where does the middle ground between risk How losing Wall affects Wizards at trade deadline 02/01/2018 02:29am • WASHINGTON — Anyone who has watched the Washington Wizards play this year knows the team's obvious talent has been undermined by its maddening inconsistency. So, while Washington clearly still needs to find some answers on how to keep its effort level up night in and night out, there’s a much