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6 clever and cheap Halloween decorating ideas 10/23/2017 08:00pm • It's always fun to adorn your home with spooky decorations during Halloween, whether just for your own fun, to entertain guests, or to make your house look great for trick-or-treaters. Although many stores sell ready-made kits for certain kinds of decorations, they're often expensive, and it can Amazon's (AMZN) HQ2 Bidding War: Runaway Corporate Power in Action 10/23/2017 08:00pm • When Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) announced that it would build a second North American headquarters, officials in dozens of cities rushed to lobby the e-commerce giant. Amazon, a company worth about $475 billion, claimed it had no idea where it wanted to move next. Cities would have to help it deci 3 Costly Mistakes First-Time Mutual Fund Investors Make 10/23/2017 08:00pm • Picking individual stocks can be intimidating to new investors. Investing in mutual funds, however, eases some of the pressure of building a stock portfolio. "Mutual funds are good choices for first-time investors," says Jeremy Torgerson, CEO of Denver-based nVest Advisors. "You're diversified acros Listeria contamination prompts packaged vegetable recall 10/23/2017 01:11pm • WASHINGTON — Check the dates on your packaged veggies. A California company has recalled many of its vegetable products due to a possible listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency found a single positive result of listerai monocytogenes in a sample of Mann Packing's products d Nissan Rogue too big? The new Rogue Sport might be a better fit 10/23/2017 02:50am • WASHINGTON — The original Nissan Rogue was a small crossover when the second generation hit the scene a few years ago. It grew in size to better compete in the compact crossover class and it really paid off for Nissan. But there was a need for a smaller Nissan crossover that can also compete in Applying to College Early Decision: 10 Frequently Asked Questions 10/22/2017 08:00pm • 1. What is early decision, and how does it work? Early decision is a college admissions option available at some schools where prospective students typically apply in early to mid-November and receive a decision by mid- to late November. If admitted under ED, applicants must enroll at that instituti Schools That Offer No-Loan Aid Packages To Students 10/22/2017 08:00pm • Harvard University, Amherst College and Pomona College have something in common: No loans in financial aid packages. These institutions are among a handful of schools that package financial aid awards with grants instead of federal student loans. While more than 50 institutions offer a no-loans pol Here's the Right Way to Submit Your Resume Online 10/22/2017 08:00pm • You've agonized over your resume and cover letter and perfected its content (hopefully), and now you're ready to submit it. But applying for jobs isn't always straightforward, and online application systems can sometimes be confusing or unwieldy. You've got questions about applying online, and U.S. The Latest: Senate passes $4 trillion budget blueprint 10/19/2017 09:39pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Latest on President Trump, Congress and $4.1 trillion budget plan (all times EDT): 9:30 p.m. The Senate has passed a $4 trillion budget blueprint that is a major step forward for President Donald Trump's ambitious promises for ``massive tax cuts and reform.'' The 51-4 The Surprising Way a Pediatric Nutritionist and Mom Handles Treats in the Home 10/18/2017 08:00pm • When my kids were younger, I thought about how I wanted them to handle sweets: I wanted them to walk by the candy jar. I wanted them to see and acknowledge treats ... and walk on by. I didn't want them to dig in every time they walked by a plate of cookies or a tray of brownies. I didn't want them t High Bills? The Best Practices for Negotiating Home Expenses 10/18/2017 08:00pm • The rising costs of utility bills are causing some to rethink the idea of homeownership altogether. Many are re-examining their rental options, and in some cases, moving back in with their parents to minimize their bills. However, you don't have to give up your freedom or privacy just to save a few 6 Myths About Credit Freezes 10/18/2017 08:00pm • For nearly three months this year, hackers had access to files at Equifax, a financial services company and one of the big three credit reporting bureaus. All told, more than 145 million people may have had their Social Security numbers, birth dates and addresses stolen. Some driver's license and c 9 Amazing Retreats Hosted by Professional Athletes 10/18/2017 08:00pm • Because of their industry, professional athletes are often avid travelers. What happens once they retire? Many world-class athletes still want to make a living while visiting incredible locations, and have embraced the growing trend of hosting active getaways. These retreats usually aren't cheap, b Win a Thanksgiving Package at The Hay Adams 10/18/2017 06:55am •     WTOP and The Hay Adams hotel want to give you the chance to win a Thanksgiving getaway package! This package includes: Two-night package available November 22/23 or 23/24, from $329 per night A complimentary room upgrade (not suite) An “over-indulgence” kit in Person in custody after jumping White House barrier 10/17/2017 10:24am • WASHINGTON — A person is in custody after jumping over a concrete barrier near the White House, the Secret Service said Tuesday morning. D.C. police were then to investigate a suspicious package, the Secret Service tweeted.   ALERT: UD Officers responding to an individual who jumped