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10 Best Online Outlet Stores That Save You Money 05/09/2022 08:00pm • Everyone loves a bargain, and outlet stores promise name brand goods at deep discounts. Originally intended to sell overstocked goods or items with minor defects, outlet stores have turned into shopping destinations and now they can be found online as well. Many brands, ranging from high-end designe 16 Most Beautiful Oregon Waterfalls 05/09/2022 08:00pm • With its generally moderate temperatures, plentiful precipitation, towering cliffs and rushing rivers, Oregon is an ideal place to go chasing waterfalls. In fact, there are more than 200 named waterfalls across the state, spanning from the rugged coast and lush valleys to the alpine wilderness and f Northern Va. gang members convicted of murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking 05/08/2022 06:29pm • Three members of Fairfax County's "Reccless Tigers," which prosecutors call a violent gang and drug trafficking enterprise, have been convicted on a slew of charges including murder and kidnapping related to a 2019 revenge killing. According to court documents, gang members abducted Brandon White School Zone: Policing in schools at heart of budget talks in DC region 05/06/2022 06:50am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP's weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. Policing in schools central to DC region budget talks What it is: As jurisdictions across the D.C. region work in the coming weeks to finalize and vote on budgets for the next How to Handle Rising Mortgage Rates 05/05/2022 08:00pm • Mortgage interest rates have risen rapidly in early 2022, with 30-year fixed rates going from an average of 3.22% in January to 5.1% by late April. While that's still relatively low historically speaking -- the average rate reached an all-time high of 18.63% in 1981 -- it still has a significant imp 24 Top Things to Do in South Dakota 05/04/2022 08:00pm • Across a vast expanse of natural beauty, South Dakota is rich in history, outdoor activities and one-of-a-kind experiences. The state boasts two of the longest caves in the world, the world's largest mammoth research facility, the final resting place of western legends, sacred Native American sites What Is Creditworthiness? 05/04/2022 08:00pm • Your creditworthiness, or how likely you are to repay a debt, is a major factor in whether you'll be approved for a credit card, an auto loan or a mortgage. It accounts for your debt, your credit history and your ability to pay back loans. Although each lender has its own creditworthiness definition We Surveyed People on Their Eating Habits. Here's What We Found Out. 05/04/2022 08:00pm • A lot has changed in the past year, our eating habits included. The health editors at U.S. News teamed up with the food pros at America's Test Kitchen to check in on the average American's eating habits and goals. The results were not only surprising, but also fairly positive. In fact, Jack Bishop, EXCLUSIVE: Autopsies unclear on how victims of suspected 'shopping cart killer' died 05/04/2022 11:02am • Autopsies have been unable to determine how three victims of suspected "shopping cart killer" Anthony Eugene Robinson died, WTOP has learned. Robinson is suspected of killing at least four people whose remains were found in Alexandria and Harrisonburg, Virginia, as well as the District. Police h How the Pandemic Hurt (and Helped) Women Financially 05/03/2022 08:00pm • The pandemic changed virtually every aspect of our lives in ways both large and small -- and finances are no exception, particularly for women who are more likely to take on caregiving responsibilities and already faced a significant gender wage gap before 2020. For women, the pandemic spelled both 21 Top Things to Do in Waco, Texas 05/03/2022 08:00pm • As the county seat and home to Baylor University, Waco boasts high-quality museums, historic landmarks, and options for dining and nightlife at the fingertips of residents and visitors alike. Two of the college's most famous alumni -- Chip and Joanna Gaines, hosts of the hit HGTV reality show "Fixer 2 DC men arrested in connection with several Montgomery County robberies 05/03/2022 05:03pm • Two men from D.C. have been arrested in connection with a string of armed robberies and carjackings that happened in Montgomery County, Maryland, and the District. Joenathan Nelson, 25, and Azriel Echavarria, 20, were both arrested after Montgomery County police identified them as being part of a DC launches 'Hate Stops with Us' campaign to mark AAPI Heritage Month 05/03/2022 04:15pm • May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as D.C.'s launch of the anti-Asian violence prevention program that includes the "Hate Stops with Us" campaign. The director of the Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, Ben de Guzman, said one element of the pr Low-cost ways to celebrate mom this year 05/03/2022 08:00am • For Mother's Day, which falls on May 8 this year, the challenge for many is finding a gift that's both thoughtful and on budget. "Mother's Day presents an opportunity for us to let Mom know how much we love her, but we don't need to go overboard on the gift front," says Trae Bodge, a New York Cit How to Treat Bed Bug Bites 05/02/2022 08:00pm • Bed bugs. The mere mention of them might make your skin crawl. These little critters are all too common, with one out of five people in the U.S. reporting a previous infestation or knowing of someone who encountered them at home or while traveling, according to a survey from the National Pest Manage