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Movie Review: ���Isle of Dogs��� is stop-motion catnip for Wes Anderson fans 03/22/2018 11:22pm • WASHINGTON ��� In between such live-action gems as "Rushmore" (1998), "The Royal Tenenbaums" (2001) and "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014), Wes Anderson has shown a fascination with stop-motion animation since the delightful "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009). This weekend, Anderson returns to the thr Donor-Advised Funds in Spotlight 03/22/2018 08:00pm • As the friendly billionaire next door will tell you, setting up a charitable foundation is hard work. It can take weeks or even months and the to-do list includes a) find board members, b) print up lots of glossy brochures, and c) rent out a fancy banquet hall for the kickoff soiree. Then there's t Should Your Aging Parent Move In With Your Family? 03/22/2018 08:00pm • As a parent struggles to live independently, your generous first inclination is to open your home. "Come live with us, Mom," or "We've got plenty of room, Dad," is an offer many adult children make. It's a loving gesture to help keep your parent safe and return at least some of the care that you fr Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Choose 03/22/2018 08:00pm • Decoding Medicare health insurance plan options can be daunting for Medicare beneficiaries. People usually qualify for Medicare at age 65 and may be automatically signed up if they're receiving Social Security payments, unless they take steps to opt out. Original Medicare comes in two parts: Part A Talking to Kids About Free Speech in the Era of Hateful Rhetoric 03/22/2018 08:00pm • Two years ago I was driving through the countryside with my 10-year-old daughter. It was a picture-perfect summer day. Fair-weather clouds dotted the pale blue sky, and there were swallows darting in and out of the never-ending corn fields. The sun had just started to set, giving everything that or How to Be Prepared for a Mass Casualty 03/22/2018 08:00pm • It's a sad and terrifying fact: The number of active shooter and mass casualty incidents have been on the rise over the past 15 years in the United States. As a trauma surgeon at a large trauma center, our team routinely practices and plans for these types of incidents, which could lead to a large n 10 Tax Write-Offs You Shouldn't Overlook 03/22/2018 08:00pm • For those who still need to file their 2017 tax return, time is running short. However, in the final rush to finish up forms, you should be careful not to miss any write-offs that could save you money. From state taxes to child care expenses, there are plenty of ways to reduce your federal tax obli Dropbox (DBX) Stock a Hit, but Tech IPOs Are Dangerous 03/22/2018 08:00pm • Dropbox (Nasdaq: DBX) stock hit the ground running on Friday morning, initially trading above $30 per share, a 43 percent gain from its $21 initial public offering price. There's certainly a lot for technology investors to like about Dropbox, but high-profile technology IPOs haven't typically worked Weather shrinks spring break in some local school districts 03/22/2018 01:27pm • WASHINGTON ��� From snow days to the nor���easter that slammed the region with winds of 70 mph on March 2, weather-related closures have forced area school systems to juggle their calendars. In Prince George���s County, where school officials decided Thursday morning to close schools for the day Poll finds gun violence is young people���s greatest fear 03/22/2018 12:13pm • WASHINGTON ��� As the March For Our Lives is set to begin in D.C. Saturday, a new poll finds that gun violence, including in school, is the biggest fear young people face. A USA Today poll of young people ages 13 to 24 found that gun violence came in ahead of terrorism, racism, climate change and Toilet Troubles: What to Do if Your Child Struggles With Constipation 03/21/2018 08:00pm • Constipation is a very common medical problem encountered in children -- and the good news is, it's often temporary. A child with constipation has infrequent bowel movements and/or hard, dry stools. While constipation can be prevented and treated, if left unaddressed, the problem can lead to anal f Reproductive Aging and the Biological Clock 03/21/2018 08:00pm • The decision to embark on parenthood invites a wide range of emotions: excitement, nervousness, joy and sometimes even fear of the unknown. Aside from the emotional rollercoaster, men and women have different paths to becoming parents. One of the main differences between men and women is what's soci 10 Fun, Fresh Ways to Work Out Together as a Family 03/21/2018 08:00pm • First, don't call it working out -- or exercise. It's about playing together.The family that plays together, stays healthy together. Research shows how influential -- for better or worse -- the lifestyle choices of family members are. Fortunately, being active together needn't be a drag. Children do Md. Sen. Waugh on school safety: 'It's time to just fix it' 03/21/2018 04:34pm • WASHINGTON -- One day after racing to his home district to get the latest information on a deadly school shooting, Sen. Steven Waugh addressed his colleagues on the floor of the Maryland Senate. ���I want to thank you all on behalf of St. Mary���s County and Southern Maryland,��� Waugh told the l More than $40K raised for family of Md. school shooting victim 03/21/2018 11:50am • LEXINGTON PARK, Md. ��� A 16-year-old girl who was injured in a school shooting in St. Mary's County, Maryland, has been identified by family members as Jaelynn Willey, a member of the swim team at Great Mills High School. Willey and a 14-year-old boy were injured in the shooting Tuesday morning