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Colleges That Accept the Most Applicants 09/25/2017 08:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C A city in recovery: Charlottesville residents speak about violence, statues' futures 09/25/2017 04:26pm • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Six weeks after a white nationalist rally and counter protests in Charlottesville, residents of the community are still trying to come to terms with the deadly violence. WTOP spoke with residents about the violence and the fate of the statues at the heart of the protests Mother, platoon leader run for fallen Marine 09/25/2017 02:55am • WASHINGTON — They say the hardest thing for a parent to do is bury a child. But what about after the burial? Is it supposed to get easier? Things aren’t expected to go back to normal — are they? Those are questions thousands of American parents have grappled with after losing children to wa Quick, inexpensive DIY Halloween costumes 09/24/2017 10:50pm • WASHINGTON — Put away the overpriced catalogs and close out the web browsers. This Halloween, there’s no need to spend a lot of money on store-bought costumes. Allison Lince-Bentley, sewing instructor and owner of Tilden House Studio, said making your own costume can be quick, easy and i Depression-Proofing Your College Kid 09/24/2017 08:00pm • Depression is a serious issue for college students. The National College Health Assessment indicates more than half of surveyed college students felt hopeless in the last 12 months. Two-thirds of those students felt very sad, and nearly 40 percent felt so depressed it was difficult to function. Whil Fredericksburg forum speakers debate the future of a slave trade relic 09/24/2017 11:33am • FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Speakers at a public forum Saturday were split on what should be done with an old slave trade auction block that sits on the corner of a city street. The City Council is only offering two options: keep the block in place with additional information and protections or move Some special hockey players get a surprise visit from Caps star Ovechkin 09/22/2017 06:28pm • WASHINGTON — Outside the Capital One Arena, a street hockey game between teams of some special hockey players got a surprise from a Washington Capitals superstar. The Caps’ Alex Ovechkin left practice early ahead of the team’s game Friday against the St. Louis Blues to join the players for Does Smartphone Use Contribute to -- or Help Combat -- Teen Depression? 09/21/2017 08:00pm • Aristotle was a firm believer in the law of non contradiction, which says that an idea and its opposite cannot be both true at the same time. But Aristotle never had a smartphone. Research has increasingly shown that smartphone use can contribute to depression, especially in teenagers. At the same 5 affordable housing options for seniors 09/21/2017 08:00pm • Retirement brings with it many changes. Your income may be reduced, and your lifestyle may evolve as well. The big house where you raised kids may no longer fit your needs or your budget. Affordable housing for seniors comes in many shapes and sizes. If you're ready to move someplace new, here ar Alexa for Healthy Aging at Home: a Bright Idea? 09/21/2017 08:00pm • How do you solve a problem with Alexa? For older adults striving to age in place, voice-command devices like the Amazon Echo might help remove some barriers. It's just one of the new and emerging technologies that can allow seniors to stay in touch with loved ones, access transportation more readil How to Overcome Your Negative ADHD Self-Talk 09/21/2017 08:00pm • The people we interact with can greatly shape our lives, even the extent to which we engage in negative self-talk. From time to time, our minds can fill with self-sabotaging, glass-half-empty thoughts about everything from abilities to appearance. For someone with attention deficit hyperactivity di US Caribbean communities stepping up for Irma-hit region 09/21/2017 12:24pm • NEW YORK (AP) — From parties where the price of admission is a donation, to fundraising drives and online wish lists for collecting needed supplies, West Indian communities around the United States are stepping up to get help for the islands of the Caribbean ravaged by the wind and water of Hurric How to pack healthy lunches your kids will actually eat 09/21/2017 05:18am • WASHINGTON — Several weeks into the school year and parents may once again be wondering if their kids are really eating the lunch packed for them each day. Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Clubâ„¢ blog, says it's no easier today to solve this mystery than it was decades ago when today's The most important year in a child’s life? Research points to preschool 09/21/2017 01:13am • WASHINGTON — With hours of finger painting and story time, preschool may seem like it’s all fun and games, but researchers say it’s arguably the most critical year in a child’s life.   “It helps them get curious about how things work and how to find answers to problems so that they get How to save money on your child's activities 09/20/2017 08:29pm • WASHINGTON — Last week, your child was pretty sure they wanted to be a painter. This week, they're positive their future is in basketball. So do you scrap the art lessons and enroll in the youth league? What if your budget is tight? "It may kill us as parents to say this, but we don't alway