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History and tech co-exist at Navy's oldest public shipyard 10/15/2017 10:35am • KITTERY, Maine (AP) — The nation's four public shipyards from Maine to Hawaii are each more than a century old and showing their age. The Government Accountability Office said in a report that all of them need substantial improvements to keep up on the repair and overhaul ships. At Portsmouth N Marchers push to turn Southeast DC food desert into oasis Marchers push to turn Southeast DC food desert into oasis 10/14/2017 01:56pm • WASHINGTON — At least 100 people marched through the streets of Southeast D.C. on Saturday, hoping to draw attention to the need for more grocery stores in Ward 8. “It’s truly a food desert,” said Ward 8 Councilman Trayon White. While the city has allocated $400,000 to help co-ops and FBI suggests Md. woman found dead in NC was abducted FBI suggests Md. woman found dead in NC was abducted 10/13/2017 04:20pm • WASHINGTON — As the family of a Maryland woman who was found dead in North Carolina celebrates her life, the FBI is asking the public for help in what investigators are now calling the abduction and death of Ashanti Billie. Family members and friends of Billie, 19, of Prince George's County, he 32 people treated for insect stings at Montgomery Co. school 10/13/2017 10:00am • WASHINGTON — First responders in Montgomery County treated 32 people for insect stings Thursday morning. The chief spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services tweeted that the first responders were evaluating multiple patients with what where initially believed to be bee sting Times Like These: Foo Fighters headline opening night at The Anthem Times Like These: Foo Fighters headline opening night at The Anthem 10/13/2017 04:58am • This is Part 2 of our Anthem coverage. You can read Part 1 with founder Seth Hurwitz here. WASHINGTON -- "Hello, I've waited here for you. Everlong." As the Foo Fighters sang those iconic lyrics on Thursday night, the words doubled for D.C. music fans, who no longer have to wait to hear li Why Virtual Reality Will Disrupt Retail 10/12/2017 08:00pm • Imagine you're a retailer. Now imagine you had the magical power to make the shopping experience addictive, seamless, convenient and enjoyable. E-commerce started that transformation, but in a few short years the immersive world of virtual reality could finish it, turning even modern-day retail on 5 Things to Consider When Shopping for an Investment Property 10/12/2017 08:00pm • Real estate investments can be challenging, but also very rewarding. Passive income, stability, return on investment, tax benefits, appreciation -- the financial advantages of hold-to-rent real estate can't be denied. Understanding what type of investment property you're looking for and who your ta The Best Place to Visit in Every State for Halloween 10/12/2017 08:00pm • Costumes, candy and delightful celebrations guaranteed.Love trick-or-treating, brightly lit jack-o'-lanterns, late-night dance parties and spirited soirees? This year, forgo upping the fright factor with spine-tingling chills and thrills and delight in fun seasonal events, from kid-friendly festival Electricity, Water and Shelter Issues Plague Older Adults in Puerto Rico 10/12/2017 08:00pm • The doctor's office closed on Tuesday. The electricity went down around 11 a.m., making it impossible to see any more patients, says Dr. Helen Rosa, a geriatrician and family practitioner in Plaza Las Americas, a major shopping area in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Rosa's practice is located on the sixth Raising Kids When You Have Multiple Sclerosis 10/12/2017 08:00pm • By the time 6:00 rolls around, Tim Gannon, 39, is exhausted. Not only has the Cleveland resident worked all day at his job as a processing engineer, he's also picked up his two young daughters from school and day care. "The fatigue is the worst when I first get home," Gannon says. "I just fall asle The Wharf opens along DC's Southwest waterfront The Wharf opens along DC's Southwest waterfront 10/12/2017 05:08am • WASHINGTON — Three years after groundbreaking, the District’s largest new development project, an entire community known as the Wharf, is having its grand opening on Thursday. Phase I of the $2.5 billion project, which began in 2014, includes condos, apartments, piers, a boardwalk along Washi 8 Reasons to Book a Premium Cruise Class 10/11/2017 08:00pm • Today's large cruise ships boast enticing amenities, from water parks to spacious common areas to specialty dining options to shopping promenades. But these grandiose extras don't appeal to everyone in the cruise segment. For travelers who yearn for luxury on the high seas without compromising the 5 Great Medieval Places to Visit in Transylvania 10/11/2017 08:00pm • Legends and lore surround Transylvania -- a region of Romania that invites images of evening mists, deep shadows and ancient castles. But in the area's late autumn sunlight, its charming medieval towns and fortified churches often catch visitors by surprise. If you're searching for historic village Poles Seek to Assert Themselves Within EU 10/11/2017 08:00pm • SŁUBICE, Poland -- Getting here from Germany on foot is easy: Simply cross a bridge over the river Oder. If it were not for the large signs advertising everything from tobacco products to plastic surgery on the eastern side of the river, this Polish town of fewer than 20,000 and its German counterp The Ultimate Guide to Disneyland at Halloween 10/11/2017 08:00pm • Get into the holiday spirit with themed soirees, festive decorations and decked-out characters.While Disneyland is known for its ornate celebration of Christmas and the winter holidays, its take on Halloween is also elaborate. Disneyland Resort's Halloween Time celebration each October brings spooks
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