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Md. Senate GOP leader attacks white supremacists, gun violence on Twitter 08/06/2019 09:28am • The dual mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, over the weekend prompted predictable outrage and hand-wringing from Maryland politicians. But none of the expressions of outrage were more noteworthy than those that have come over the past two days from the Twitter account of state Se

Raskin: Lack of resources to combat domestic terrorism ‘a scandal’ 08/06/2019 07:41am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters and republished with permission. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The U.S. cannot effectively combat domestic, racism-fueled terrorism because federal law enforcement has yet to recognize tha

3 bad investing strategies that persist 08/05/2019 08:30am • For a guy who was considered by some to be dumb, Forrest Gump was pretty smart -- at least if you gauge one of his mantras as sound investment advice. "Stupid is as stupid does," he declared in his eponymous movie, and at least three times for emphasis. Yet how many investors who take pride in th

Dealing with diet changes: What to do when kids totally change how they eat 08/05/2019 08:00am • In my psychology practice, I am almost always seeing at least one child or teen who has decided to try out a restrictive diet, or one that limits what they can eat. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free or very high protein or low-carb diets are the most common. Kids share differ

Shooting victims include a mom who died protecting her baby 08/05/2019 04:27am • In the border town of El Paso, Texas, a shooter opened fire and left 20 people dead and more than two dozen injured. Hours later in Dayton, Ohio, a shooter killed 9 people and injured at least 27 others. Here are some of their stories: JORDAN ANCHONDO: ‘GAVE HER LIFE’ FOR HER BABY Jordan

For first time, Leesburg to close King Street for First Friday 08/02/2019 08:26am • A portion of King Street will be closed during First Friday. The Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival brings thousands to the downtown historic district. For years, First Friday has been a casual happening in downtown Leesburg — a little extra excitement, as people eat, drink and shop in the hi

Virginia to hold annual 3-day sales tax holiday 07/30/2019 04:40am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia will hold its annual three-day sales tax holiday this weekend. The tax holiday is meant to help families save money on back-to-school purchases and to encourage Virginians to take necessary precautions during hurricane season. Consumers can purchase eligible ite

Hospitals soon could have to reveal negotiated rates with insurers 07/29/2019 08:02pm • Hospitals could be required to post online the rates they privately negotiate with insurers under a proposed rule by the Trump administration, likely sparking a battle with a powerful industry. The proposal, the latest step in the administration's quest to lower health care costs, stems from an e

WTOP TOP 10: Best Winery 07/29/2019 04:54am • Voting for the 2019 Top 10 Contest has ended. Winners will be announced on Monday, Aug. 12. Be sure to come back next year to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses. WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local wineries with great grapes and vibes in the D.C. area. Revie

WTOP TOP 10: Best Brewery 07/29/2019 04:54am • Voting for the 2019 Top 10 Contest has ended. Winners will be announced on Monday, Aug. 12. Be sure to come back next year to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses. WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses making great beer in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

WTOP TOP 10: Best Tacos 07/29/2019 04:54am • Voting for the 2019 Top 10 Contest has ended. Winners will be announced on Monday, Aug. 12. Be sure to come back next year to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses. WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses making great tacos in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

WTOP TOP 10: Best Bagels 07/29/2019 04:53am • Voting for the 2019 Top 10 Contest has ended. Winners will be announced on Monday, Aug. 12. Be sure to come back next year to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses. WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses making great bagels in D.C., Maryland and Virgini

WTOP TOP 10: Best Brunch 07/29/2019 04:53am • Voting for the 2019 Top 10 Contest has ended. Winners will be announced on Monday, Aug. 12. Be sure to come back next year to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses. WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses serving great brunch in D.C., Maryland and Virgin

WTOP TOP 10: Best Crabs 07/29/2019 04:53am • Voting for the 2019 Top 10 Contest has ended. Winners will be announced on Monday, Aug. 12. Be sure to come back next year to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses. WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses serving great crabs in D.C., Maryland and Virgini

WTOP TOP 10: Best Barbecue 07/29/2019 04:52am • Voting for the 2019 Top 10 Contest has ended. Winners will be announced on Monday, Aug. 12. Be sure to come back next year to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses. WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses serving great barbecue in D.C., Maryland and Virg