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Alexa Is the Key to the Future of Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) 12/21/2017 07:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) has one of the hottest gift ideas of the 2017 holiday season with its Echo devices powered by home assistant Alexa. But Amazon investors expect Alexa devices to be more than just a novelty, and RBC analyst Mark Mahaney says Alexa will drive major revenue growth for A German grocery chain Lidl says its 4th Northern Va. store will open in Jan. 12/21/2017 03:36pm • WASHINGTON — For decades, the grocery shopping the American way has meant: the bigger the better. National and regional chains such as Safeway, Giant, Harris Teeter and Wegman's seek to grab you and keep you for just one (huge) shopping trip. Smaller national chains have gone against that grain Barf, dirt, bacon: Weird soda flavors you'll find at Va. soda pop, candy shop 12/21/2017 01:24am • WASHINGTON — The first time Carolyn Johnson walked into a Rocket Fizz store was four years ago when she and her husband stumbled upon one while vacationing in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Her reaction, just like many others who walk into the retro candy and soda pop shop, was “Wow!” “I felt 10 of the Best S&P 500 Dividend Stocks 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Look beyond the most popular names.The Standard & Poor's 500 index of stocks consists of the 500 largest and most influential companies in America. However, not all of these picks are worthy of consideration by dividend investors. After all, a large portion doesn't even pay dividends. These are Smart shopping tips for last-minute Christmas gifts 12/20/2017 04:03am • WASHINGTON — Procrastinators who hate the crush of crowds looking for last-minute Christmas gifts can take heart: You can still shop for gifts online and avoid waiting for mail deliveries, said one shopping expert. "Buy online and pick up in-store," smart shopping expert Trae Bodge said. "Pla What's new at Trader Joe's for the holidays (photos) 12/20/2017 01:35am • WASHINGTON — Congratulations: You beat the holiday traffic, scored parking and have arrived at the hallowed doorway of your favorite Trader Joe's. Your shopping list is in hand. But as we all know, that Trader Joe's list gets (ahem) "amended" as you come across some unexpected temptations. Thes How one cookbook author shined a spotlight on the unassuming onion 12/20/2017 01:08am • WASHINGTON — Back when Miles Davis walked the earth and plied his trade, exceptionally talented musicians toiled in the background: Herbie Hancock, for example. Dave Holland. John Scofield. Coltrane. They were jazz's "sidemen," and their job was to make the song and the bandleader sound good. Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Last-Minute Shoppers 12/19/2017 07:00pm • Though Santa's delivery service is unavailable to the general public, there are select stores and shipping services that promise to get your gifts delivered by Christmas. If you've put off your holiday shopping and shipping until this week, you have just enough time to get items delivered by Dec. 2 7 Ways to Find Part-Time Work in Retirement 12/19/2017 07:00pm • There are many reasons to keep working after retirement. Of course, there's the money. But beyond that, it's something that gets you out of bed in the morning -- a place to go, a schedule to keep and a routine to anchor your life. You may also want the social interaction you find at work, and perha 6 Healthy Holiday Meals You Can Make in Minutes 12/19/2017 07:00pm • Just picture this day: You go to the supermarket, place only the best foods in your cart, come home and create a delicious meal for your family. Then, everyone sits down at the table together to share a hot meal and heartfelt conversations. While that scenario is but a dream for most of us, you can Are Backyard Chickens Bad for Your Health? 12/19/2017 07:00pm • If you're thinking of keeping live poultry in your backyard, take care: That fluffy little fella may carry salmonella. While the 10 recent multistate outbreaks investigated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are over, the possibility of infection remains. Pet-related health risks are 12 Mind Tricks to Psych Yourself Out of Debt 12/19/2017 07:00pm • Debt is an emotionally charged word that can prompt feelings of anxiety, shame and even guilt. Many people swimming in debt may also feel trapped and hopeless, and they're not alone. Total household debt rose the $12.96 trillion in the third quarter of 2017, as reported by the Federal Reserve Bank Give the gift of DC: Dupont shop offers local flavors for every taste (photos) 12/19/2017 01:01am • WASHINGTON — With the holiday season in full swing, finding new ways to creatively tackle gifts for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones can take a toll. One Dupont Circle store hopes to make it easier while supporting D.C.-based artists and artisans. Shop Made in DC (1330 19th St. NW) opened i 11 Upscale Airport Hotels That Take the Stress Out of Holiday Travel 12/18/2017 07:00pm • With packed flights, lost luggage and other anxiety-inducing holiday travel scenarios, amenities that make the journey easier are welcome. And happily, a growing trend of upscale airport hotels means that your layover or time in town to visit family can be more luxurious -- and give you a quiet resp 50 Ways to Save More on Travel in 2018 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Crisscrossing the globe doesn't have to be cost-prohibitive.Whether you're a seasoned jet-setter or an aspiring globetrotter who's resolved to travel more and pay less in the year ahead, chances are you can benefit from clever, creative and time-tested tips to trim vacation expenses. And why settle