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Would-be assassin John Hinckley asking for unconditional release 08/07/2018 05:07pm • WASHINGTON â John Hinckley, the man who tried to kill President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is asking to be unconditionally set free. A court filing from last week mentions that Hinckley in April "orally moved for an unconditional release from his commitment" under a provision of D.C. law. A judg Study warns of toxic chemicals found in crayons, back-to-school items Study warns of toxic chemicals found in crayons, back-to-school items 08/07/2018 09:18am • WASHINGTON â Parents getting started on back to school shopping should be aware of dangerous, toxic chemicals found in some popular school supplies. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) released findings from tests on school supplies that confirmed the presence of asbestos in som Concussion Symptoms: Take Them Seriously 08/06/2018 08:00pm • As fall sports season commences, the risk of concussions among pre-teens and teens increases. Boys are at greater risk than girls, but girls tend to have more symptoms from concussions. For boys, football is the sport most likely to lead to concussions, while girls who play soccer or basketball are The Best Ways to Build Credit Without a Credit Card 08/06/2018 08:00pm • Everybody wants the best mortgage rates, credit card perks, insurance quotes or apartment options. An awesome credit score can be the ticket to landing them, but getting that great score is easier said than done -- especially if you don't have, or don't want, a credit card. However, even without pl 6 Items (Besides School Supplies) to Buy During End-of-Summer Sales 08/06/2018 08:00pm • August is here, and that means many retailers are trumpeting their back-to-school sales. Parents across America are looking for discounts on school supplies and hopping from retailer to retailer to find the best price on notebooks, pencils and backpacks. For the rest of us, however, late summer can Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Shining Light on a Serious Genetic Condition 08/06/2018 08:00pm • At age 38, I was sent home from the ER despite having a heart attack. I was gardening when I felt crushing chest pain. I called 911 in a panic. When the paramedics arrived, they quickly "ruled out" a heart attack based on my young age, petite build and overall health. I would later learn that women Documents: McLean mother killed 5-year-old daughter, shot another child Documents: McLean mother killed 5-year-old daughter, shot another child 08/06/2018 06:20pm • WASHINGTON â A 5-year-old girl is dead, and another child is struggling to recover from gunshot wounds after a Sunday night shooting at a Northern Virginia, apartment. The shooter is the girl's mother, who, court documents show, was in a yearslong custody battle and about to move as part of the r Montgomery Co. bus driver charged with second-degree rape after sexually assaulting girl, police say Montgomery Co. bus driver charged with second-degree rape after sexually assaulting girl, police say 08/06/2018 02:06pm • WASHINGTON â A Montgomery County school bus driver, known to students as "Mr. Steve," has been arrested and charged with second-degree rape and other sexual offenses after police say he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl on his bus. Former Montgomery County Public Schools bus driver. (Court Send kindergarteners to school with these key social and emotional skills Send kindergarteners to school with these key social and emotional skills 08/06/2018 08:44am • For all parents of soon-to-be kindergarteners, by now, you're well-acquainted with all the work that goes into preparing a child for school. Kindergarten readiness has long been associated with the ABCs and 123s, and understandably so. Mastering skills such as being able to count and recite the alph Preventing Online Predators: Behind the screen with undercover detectives who track attackers Preventing Online Predators: Behind the screen with undercover detectives who track attackers 08/06/2018 01:19am • (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: 'e785ac32-a597-4760-b792-fcc090f98274' }).render("761536b91f2ab9");}); The proliferation of smartphones and social End-of-Summer Tax Tips for Parents 08/05/2018 08:00pm • Bad news, summer lovers: Fall is coming. And along with packing up the coolers and beach blankets, parents need to take stock of what they did with their kids over this summer vacation. Some of it may lead to tax savings. "The tax breaks -- the dependent care account or the child care tax credit -- Best Back-to-School Sales for 2018 08/05/2018 08:00pm • Welcome to August. Whether you're mourning the end of summer or eagerly awaiting the first day of school, August is the time to start thinking about supply lists and dorm decor. These back-to-school sales from major retailers will help you stock up on everything you need while keeping costs low. Rea How Opioid Medications Effect Spine Surgery Outcomes 08/05/2018 08:00pm • As the American legislature and medical community continue efforts to stem the tide of the growing opioid crisis in our country, researchers are working diligently to highlight what a dangerous path doctors may be putting patients on when writing prescriptions for opioid medications to address chro Family of slain Fairfax Co. teen seeks Amber Alert changes Family of slain Fairfax Co. teen seeks Amber Alert changes 08/05/2018 05:52pm • WASHINGTON â The family of a Fairfax County teenager found dead in a local park last January is trying to bring about change in the Amber Alert system. Veronica Eyenga is trying to honor her niece, Jholie Moussa, who was just 16 years old when she died. Jholie Moussa was killed in January w Police: Girl who went missing from Reagan National found safe with parents in NY Police: Girl who went missing from Reagan National found safe with parents in NY 08/03/2018 08:00pm • WASHINGTON â The 12-year-old girl who went missing from Reagan National Airport has been found safe and with her parents in New York City, police said Friday afternoon. Jinjing Ma, who was visiting the U.S. with a tour group from China, went missing from the D.C.-area airport Thursday morning s
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