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Family sues Va. college, frat over son's alcohol-related death 06/08/2018 09:26am • HAMPDEN SYDNEY, Va. (AP) — The parents of a freshman who died from alcohol intoxication are suing his Virginia college, his fraternity and several of its members. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Harrison Carter Cole's parents filed the $78 million lawsuit Thursday. The 18-year-old H Wine of the Week: Father's Day gift suggestions 06/08/2018 08:41am • A Father's Day song, written to the tune of "My Favorite Things" Bottles of rosé and glasses with bubbles; Merlot with lamb chops To help with your troubles; Chardonnay opened just in time for the spring These are a few of my favorite things. Wines by the cases or just a lone bottle; Delic Column: Detecting keyloggers on computers and smartphones 06/08/2018 04:58am • WASHINGTON — A keylogger may not be a familiar term but it is something that should be on your radar. Q: How can I tell if a keylogger has been installed on my computer and smartphone? A: Keyloggers are programs used to silently record keystrokes that can be part of a parental control progr Burns, bites and blisters: Avoiding and treating summer health hazards 06/08/2018 12:48am • WASHINGTON — Summer ushers in longer, warmer days that allow for more time lounging by the pool and chasing fireflies at night. But with all of summer’s pros come a few cons — including an increased risk for sunburns and bug bites. However, a few precautions and preventive measures can help 6 Side Jobs to Make Extra Money 06/07/2018 08:00pm • Working on the side Whether to make a dent in their debt, save up for vacations or gain more financial independence, many workers are turning to side jobs to supplement their incomes. Demanding anywhere from just a few to several dozen hours a week, "gig" labor goes by several names. The Bureau of L The $3 Trillion Move That Could Boost U.S. Stocks 06/07/2018 08:00pm • The U.S. economy is on strong footing, and so too are U.S. stocks, which have enjoyed a nine-year bull market. But now geopolitical tensions over talks with North Korea and ongoing trade negotiations, not to mention midterm elections, are contributing to heightened volatility and raising questions The Talk to Have With Your Kids Before You Retire 06/07/2018 08:00pm • Baby boomer parents need to add an important item to their retirement checklist: A conversation with your kids to discuss how your life will change in retirement. It can be uncomfortable for some parents, but you need to prepare your children for your impending retirement. "It's important to start 6 Nonopioid Ways to Ease Postoperative Pain 06/07/2018 08:00pm • Misuse is a possibility.Recovering from major surgery is difficult. Incisions that cut through muscles, nerves, organs and bones make pain almost inevitable. Once the anesthesia wears off, opioid medications such as morphine, fentanyl, OxyContin and Percocet can make post-op pain more bearable. Howe What Should I Ask My OB-GYN About Genetic Screening? 06/07/2018 08:00pm • If you're pregnant or trying to become pregnant, then you no doubt have been to the doctor a few times to make sure everything is progressing healthfully. There's a lot that can potentially go wrong in the development of something as complicated as a human baby, and your OB-GYN can help you sort thr Newborn Sleep: Here's What You Can Expect 06/07/2018 08:00pm • Most new parents are eager to know how to help their newborn baby sleep better as soon as possible. How much should the child be sleeping, and how can we gently shape a baby's sleep in these early months? These are important questions because, while newborns typically sleep 14 to 17 hours a day, th Human remains in Prince William Co. ID'd as missing teen 06/07/2018 07:14pm • WASHINGTON — The human remains found in Prince William County earlier this week are those of a 16-year-old who had been missing for more than a month. On Tuesday, Prince William County were preparing to conduct a search for missing 16-year-old Palmer Marsh near Lake Manassas in Nokesville, Virg Student brought knife, bullets to Montgomery Co. high school: police 06/07/2018 05:27pm • WASHINGTON — A 16-year-old student has been charged after he brought a knife and bullets to a Montgomery County high school Thursday morning. Around 8:30 a.m., Montgomery County police responded to Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville after school administrators discovered a 16-year-old stu Superstitious Caps fans ready to tilt Game 5 in DC's favor 06/07/2018 01:55pm • WASHINGTON — Are sporting goods stores jinxing the Capitals by advertising championship gear before a championship is won? Did Alexander Ovechkin set the Caps up for heartbreak by holding up the eastern conference championship trophy after finishing Tampa Bay? Talk to hockey fans and you’ll Where to watch, how to get around: What fans need to know for Caps Stanley Cup Game 5 06/07/2018 08:41am • WASHINGTON — Red is running through the streets with Washington Capitals fans gearing up for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Caps are ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights with 3 games to 1 — one win away from claiming the Cup. The Caps face the Golden Knights in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. on Thurs Metro to stay open late for fans to watch Thursday's Game 5 06/06/2018 08:02pm • WASHINGTON — Metro will stay open late Thursday night for the tens of thousands of Washington Capitals fans planning to flood Capital One Arena and the surrounding area downtown to watch the team try to clinch the Stanley Cup. Metro now plans to close at 12:30 a.m. Thursday night. The Caps' par