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Prince George's Co. police resume search for missing Beltsville man 01/09/2018 06:20am • WASHINGTON — Police in Prince George's County, Maryland, planned to resume broad search efforts Tuesday as they continue looking for a 65-year-old man who has been missing for a full week in extremely cold temperatures. Daniel “Danny” DeHaven, 65, went missing earlier this week. (Courtesy Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Destroys the Competition Again 01/08/2018 07:00pm • Now that the dust has settled on the holiday shopping season, is seems Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) scored a huge victory with its Echo home smart speaker. Smart speakers and connected homes are popular themes in technology at the moment, and GBH Insights head of technology research Daniel Ives 5 Tough Money Talks to Have With Your Aging Parents 01/08/2018 07:00pm • Your parents probably, at some point, had the "birds and the bees" talk with you or a discussion about the danger of drugs. You may well have had quite a few of those serious talks with your parents growing up, in fact. But at some point, a reversal sometimes comes a lot later in life. Instead of y How Parents Can Help Kids Refresh Their Study Habits 01/08/2018 07:00pm • Learning to study is an evolutionary process that continually needs adjustment. The holidays provide a nice break from school, but vacation can also make it difficult for students to get back on track. The start of a new semester is, however, an excellent time to have a conversation with your son or Savvy Online Shopping: How to Shop Safer and Score Better Prices 01/08/2018 07:00pm • As online shopping becomes more common, how do we know that we are not only getting the best prices but also keeping our data safe? Experts share their favorite strategies, including tips for using price-comparison tools, getting cash back and protecting passwords. Safety comes first. When shoppi DC cracks top 5 in US for foreign real estate investors 01/08/2018 12:37pm • WASHINGTON — Foreign real estate investors continue to favor the D.C. metro region although the nation's capital fell sharply when ranked against large cities internationally, according to an annual list from D.C.-based Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate. Washington ranks No. 4 amo Police: Missing Beltsville man may have been dropped off in Anne Arundel Co. 01/07/2018 10:00pm • WASHINGTON — A missing Beltsville, Maryland, man with dementia may have been picked up along Route 1 and dropped off in Anne Arundel County, and police are asking the public to be on the lookout. Prince George's County police tweeted Sunday night that Daniel "Danny" DeHaven, 65, may have been Why Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Is One of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2018 01/07/2018 07:00pm • One might think it generally unwise to buy a stock that's already doubled in the last year. And while Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) could definitely be considered a momentum play, with shares up 96 percent in 2017, any investors interested in buying growth at a reasonable price should also Md. governor lays out legislative agenda to protect crime victims 01/05/2018 04:46pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. — It's about time for the state to change the law that allows the parent of a child conceived through rape to maintain parental rights, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday.  In an announcement outlining his legislative agenda surrounding victims' rights, Hogan said he'd join e Police: Va. Red Robin employee recorded teen in restaurant's bathroom 01/05/2018 04:28pm • WASHINGTON — A 17-year-old Fairfax County Red Robin employee filmed a teenager in the restaurant's bathroom last week, according to a police investigation. Fairfax County police said a 15-year-old boy reported being filmed while using the bathroom at the Red Robin location at 13056 Fair Lak Bursting pipes, failing heaters keep repair crews busy 01/05/2018 04:23pm • ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Customers are waiting as repair crews scramble to keep up with demand related to failing heating systems and burst pipes. "Unbelievable is the only way to put it," said Jason Nelson, a water specialist in the Jessup, Maryland, branch of Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. As temperatures drop, calls for roadside assistance rise 01/04/2018 07:03pm • WASHINGTON — Extreme cold strands thousands of local motorists who sometimes endure long waits to get help from inundated roadside assistance programs. "We probably have 10 times the normal requests for service," said Bruce Jenkins, the AAA Mid-Atlantic Club Fleet Operations manager based in Sp 6 Great Reasons to Visit Cajun Country 01/04/2018 07:00pm • While Cajun Country (also known as Acadiana) in southwest Louisiana, may not have the same name recognition as New Orleans, you'll find plenty of memorable experiences you won't find on Frenchmen Street in the Big Easy. Dishes such as crawfish pie and boudin sausage grace dozens of local menus, whil Portlandia primer: Exploring a jewel in the Pacific Northwest 01/03/2018 10:42pm • WASHINGTON — Portland, Oregon's, appeal is especially evident as D.C.-area temperatures hit the teens. The Rose City's average low in January is 36 degrees, while the average high is 47. A beach paradise it's not, but it's a welcome departure for numb travelers who need a change of scenery (or Here's How to Recover From Your Holiday Spending Binge 01/03/2018 07:00pm • Holiday spending rose 4.9 percent in 2017, setting a new record for consumer spending, according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse report. This spending comes as the savings rate has reached new lows. While this may be a great indicator of consumer confidence, it may be bad news for our bank accounts.