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Family throws shoe, threatens man charged in Muslim teen's killing 10/13/2017 03:23pm • WASHINGTON — Outbursts by the parents of a 17-year-old Muslim girl who was slain as she walked to a mosque with friends delayed a Friday court hearing for the man accused of the crime. Nabra Hassanen's mother threw a shoe at 22-year-old Darwin Martinez Torres, the defendant, and shouted "I'll k After hurricane relief fundraiser, Md. students appear on 'Ellen' 10/13/2017 01:03pm • WASHINGTON — A story of how Baltimore students raised thousands of dollars for Hurricane Harvey relief has gotten the attention of many people around the country, including talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. City Springs Elementary/Middle School teacher Wyatt Oroke, and the students who organized What does it mean for DC when businesses pay for extended Metro service? 10/12/2017 10:27pm • WASHINGTON — In 2012, Living Social stepped up to the plate to pay for extended Metro service so that fans could attend the Washington Nationals’ playoffs. This time around, Exelon — the Chicago-based utility firm that is the parent company of Pepco — is paying the tab for the extended Me How to Be Your Own Career Coach 10/12/2017 08:00pm • For those looking for that expert insight or extra bit of motivation, hiring a career coach is the latest craze. Enlisting a professional to help you navigate the ins and outs of the working world can be indispensable. But how about those who can't justify the expense or simply can't afford to fork What Impact Can ADHD Have on a Child's Grades and Chances for Success in College? 10/12/2017 08:00pm • It's no secret that having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be challenging for some. There are people who find it difficult to manage projects in the workplace. Others may struggle to keep a budget on track, while some people misuse ADHD medication. However, it's not just adults who may Everything You Need to Know About the 2018-2019 FAFSA 10/12/2017 08:00pm • Families with a college student may notice a few differences on this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The form, commonly called the FAFSA, is the key application to determine college financial aid. Similar to last year, the FAFSA became available on Oct. 1, but this year brings a fe What a Tax Overhaul Could Mean for You 10/12/2017 08:00pm • The Republican Party unveiled its large-scale tax plan on Sept. 27, 2017. Whether the nine-page outline, or what everyone is calling a framework, actually becomes the tax plan (it's expected to be hundreds of pages after the details have been fleshed out) depends on a number of factors, including t The Best Place to Visit in Every State for Halloween 10/12/2017 08:00pm • Costumes, candy and delightful celebrations guaranteed.Love trick-or-treating, brightly lit jack-o'-lanterns, late-night dance parties and spirited soirees? This year, forgo upping the fright factor with spine-tingling chills and thrills and delight in fun seasonal events, from kid-friendly festival Raising Kids When You Have Multiple Sclerosis 10/12/2017 08:00pm • By the time 6:00 rolls around, Tim Gannon, 39, is exhausted. Not only has the Cleveland resident worked all day at his job as a processing engineer, he's also picked up his two young daughters from school and day care. "The fatigue is the worst when I first get home," Gannon says. "I just fall asle Helping Kids Navigate a Virtual World Where Cyberbullying is Common 10/12/2017 08:00pm • Melanie (not her real name), is a fourth-grade student who takes pride in perfect spelling test scores, reading above grade level and earning awards for horseback riding. She has a small group of friends and tons of family support, and she enjoys school. From the outside looking in, you might think What would you give to wipe out your student loans? 10/12/2017 12:19pm • WASHINGTON — With student loan debt at a record $1.3 trillion and delinquency rates rising, Americans saddled with student loans, especially young adults, would be willing to do some drastic things to get out from under the weight of their debt burden. Credible.com, a sort of Kayak for comparin Divorcing? Should you divorce your home, too? 10/12/2017 07:44am • After you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse conclude that a divorce is inevitable, you'll instantly realize that a new decision needs to be made. Assuming you own a house, somebody is going to move out of it, and you're going to have to decide whether to sell it — or not. There's no right or wrong Here's how parents can help their kids who have ADHD 10/11/2017 09:11pm • WASHINGTON — October is ADHD Awareness Month, bringing attention to people who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. For parents with children who may have ADHD, it's important to recognize symptoms and learn how they can better help. Former public school teacher Ann Dolin, with Ed DACA Recipients Cope With Health Challenges in Face of Uncertainty 10/11/2017 08:00pm • Since President Donald Trump announced he was ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Dulce Castro's heart beats faster whenever she thinks or talks about DACA, which shields from deportation hundreds of thousands of undocumented young people who were brought to the U.S. as kids. Who's Footing the College Tuition Bill? 10/11/2017 08:00pm • American families spent an average of $23,757 to send their kids to college during the 2016-2017 school year. That's according to a study conducted by student loan company Sallie Mae. Now in its 10th year, the annual "How America Pays for College" survey asks 800 undergraduate students between the