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2018 Oscar Predictions: Is 'Get Out' brewing a historic Best Picture upset? 03/01/2018 12:11am • WASHINGTON -- I honestly can't remember an Oscar year this wide open for the top prize. While the acting categories all appear to be virtual locks, the show will be worth watching right down to the bitter end to see which wild upset might happen in the Best Picture race. Not to mention, it wi The Influence of Moms on the Evolution of Dads 02/28/2018 07:00pm • In the past 15 years, there has been a sea change in how we define a "good father." Dads today are expected to be involved in their kids' lives in a way fathers have never been before. It's no longer unusual to see men holding babies in a front carrier, changing a diaper, or at story hour. A survey The Tax Consequences of Your Side Hustle 02/28/2018 07:00pm • When it comes to stretching your budget, working a side hustle or part-time gig is an effective way to ensure you're earning enough to cover your expenses. But here's the rub: Your side business carries repercussions for your taxes. "People who have been doing side gigs usually owe and are surpris Why You Should Talk to Your Doctor About Drug Pricing 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Have you ever forgone filling a prescription because of the cost? Research finds many people, including those with insurance coverage, have for everything from drugs that manage chronic conditions to oral cancer medications. Commonly, those who abandon their prescriptions -- not picking up prescrip Threats against Fairfax Co. school made to impress a girl: Police 02/28/2018 12:24pm • WASHINGTON — Fairfax County police detectives said two teenage boys from the Alexandria area were trying to impress a girl when they made threats against Walt Whitman Middle School on social media. The boys, 14 and 15, are not being named due to their age. They made the threats against the s Here are 10 books for knowing (and growing) your wealth 02/28/2018 05:20am • WASHINGTON — Read Across America Day is Friday, so we thought we'd celebrate with a list of books that educate and empower anyone interested in building and preserving wealth. These authors reflect our belief that managing your money is not only about knowing the technical jargon or smartly man What is a typical pregnancy? Research project aims to be resource 02/28/2018 04:23am • WASHINGTON — While researchers spend a lot of time studying problem pregnancies, a big crowdsourcing effort is now underway to collect information about typical pregnancies. The PregSource initiative strives to answer the question, "What is typical?" "We've lost sight, I think especially in Improving Safety and Reducing Risk in Youth Contact Sports 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Concussion -- no matter who you are or where you go today -- is a word that has been splashed across many sports and mainstream media headlines. As such, it is a word that has provoked a collective fear and doubt in the minds of the public -- perhaps most especially among parents of young athletes 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for March 02/27/2018 07:00pm • The year 2018 has already been a doozy, at least as far as Wall Street's concerned. The market's been up and down (and then up again), and the first quarter isn't even over yet. But it will be soon, so in the meantime, here's a quick look at the best stocks to buy for March. Some of the month's top Prepaid Student Aid Card May Curb Spring Break Spending 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Next month, many college students will take part in an annual tradition: spring break. For students who have borrowed loans to pay for college and received a refund, the temptation to spend it on travel and fun this time of year can be strong. But the U.S. Department of Education's proposed new deb 7 Spring Break Budget Busters 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Travelers across the country are itching to escape the hustle and bustle of their daily lives and reconnect on a spring break trip with the family this March and April. But no matter which destination parents choose or how much time they devote to the vacation-planning process, traveling with the ki Spinning Selfies Into Gold: How to Make Money as a Social Influencer 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Job: Social media influencer Salary Range: Varies, with the potential for six-figure business deals with brands Worker: Chriselle Lim Age: 32 Education: Earned a degree in merchandising and marketing at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles Company: Cinc. Studios; The Helping Children Cope in the Age of School Shootings 02/27/2018 07:00pm • A terrifying and tragic school shooting, this time in Parkland, Florida, is once again making headlines, as coverage of the response to the shooting that left 17 dead continues. With each additional shooting, parents everywhere experience deepening worry, and kids face an increasing fear that it cou Md. teen who brought gun to school will remain in jail without bond 02/27/2018 03:46pm • WASHINGTON — A Germantown, Maryland, teen who brought a loaded handgun to Clarksburg High School earlier this month will remain in jail without bond following an emergency hearing Tuesday. Attorneys for Alwin Chen, 18, moved for the emergency hearing last week, claiming that Montgomery County D Va. teens seek help for anxiety after Florida school shooting 02/27/2018 03:37pm • WASHINGTON — The Parkland, Florida school shooting is weighing heavily on the minds of many area children — the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) has seen a significant jump in the number of requests for help. A typical week at CSB might include a dozen or fewer mental h