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3 Years of Sanctions Changes Russia's Food Market 08/17/2017 08:00pm • MOSCOW -- During the past three years, something Russians were used to doing in the 1990s has made a triumphant comeback: the habit of bringing food home from trips abroad. Shopping for food on vacation outside Russia has become a routine pastime for them since August 2014, when the Kremlin banned The 7 Best Brunch Spots in Charleston -- Locals' Picks 08/17/2017 08:00pm • Rule No. 1 before a full day of Charleston, South Carolina, museum hopping, boutique browsing, historic house visiting or beach-going: Fuel up. Fortunately in this food-centric city, there are plenty of delicious options for enjoying a weekend brunch. Take caution, however, because the art of mixin How 6 Personality Types Can Save During the Back-to-School Season 08/17/2017 08:00pm • Everyone knows you can save on back-to-school supplies by running from store to store snagging deals. However, that's not the only way to keep cash in your pocket during the weeks to come. Here are six other ways to save that may speak to your personality. The Social Butterfly: Organize a Clothi Are Airline-Branded Credit Cards Still Worth Having? 08/17/2017 08:00pm • At one time, airline-branded credit cards offered the best way to save money and earn rewards when flying. Now, travelers can choose from a wide range of rewards credit cards that are not tied to a single airline loyalty program. While staying loyal to one airline is the right answer for some travel Fairfax Co. police release sketch of suspect in attempted sexual assault 08/17/2017 11:22am • WASHINGTON — Fairfax County police have released a sketch of the man suspected of dragging a 22-year-old woman off the sidewalk and attempting to sexually assault her in a wooded area of Reston earlier this week. Fiarfax County police released this sketch of the man suspected of attempting to How to Stay Debt-Free During the Back-to-School Shopping Rush 08/16/2017 08:00pm • The welcome respite that is sending your kids back to school after a long summer comes at a price, one that's driving a surprising number of parents into debt. According to a recent MagnifyMoney survey, more than 1 in 5 parents will go into debt to cover the cost of back-to-school expenses, meaning Fairfax Co. woman killed by driver suffering medical emergency 08/16/2017 02:12pm • WASHINGTON — A woman in Fairfax County was killed Tuesday when she was hit by a pickup truck while standing by her mailbox. The Fairfax County police said in a statement that Glenda Quiroz, 46, was at her mailbox in the 7000 block of Beulah Street, in the Alexandria area, at about 2:45 p.m. whe Famed California brewery opens East Coast store in DC 08/16/2017 01:38pm • WASHINGTON — Famed California craft brewing company, The Bruery, is opening its first brick-and-mortar store east of the Mississippi this fall in D.C.’s Union Market district. The 5,000 square-foot shop at 513 Morse St. NE will sell bottles and cans from The Bruery’s three brands (The Bruer Unplug, unwind at DC’s new plant-based beauty and wellness shop 08/16/2017 01:14am • WASHINGTON — If you find yourself checking email as you leave work or constantly responding to social media messages as they trickle in, Becky Waddell suggests taking a break. “You’re sort of just expected to go, go, go for the cause and people really don’t take the time that they need t Don't Buckle Under the Pressure to Buy Name-Brand Products for Your Kids 08/15/2017 08:00pm • As a new school year begins, parents aren't just feeling the pinch in their budgets to buy basic back-to-school supplies and essentials -- they're often feeling pressure from their kids to purchase expensive designer jeans, name-brand sneakers and the latest gadget. While giving in to such lavish r 8 Scenic Places to Visit on a New England Cruise 08/15/2017 08:00pm • Explore quaint towns, picturesque parks and storied attractions on a journey to remember. While Canada's exciting and diverse ports entice discerning cruisers, ports across New England offer plenty of natural attractions, charming towns and worthwhile outdoor activities. With a short cruise season - 3 Up-and-Coming Culinary Destinations to Visit in the West 08/15/2017 08:00pm • Active outdoor adventures, awe-inspiring scenery and vibrant cityscapes are just a few highlights of emerging culinary destinations in the West. Often overshadowed by larger cities, such as Seattle, San Francisco and Denver, these spots each offer a unique vibe and sense of place, and are worth vis College Park 1 of 5 locations for Amazon instant Pickup service 08/15/2017 12:41pm • WASHINGTON — In a world in which everyone wants everything right now, next-day delivery just doesn't cut it. So, how about a wait time of two minutes? Amazon has launched a new service called Instant Pickup, which promises "a curated selection of daily essentials available for pickup in two min Sketch of suspect in Fairfax Co. sexual assault of 5-year-old released 08/15/2017 11:53am • WASHINGTON — Fairfax County police released a sketch of the man believed to be responsible for the abduction and sexual assault of a 5-year-old girl Sunday. Police released this sketch. (Courtesy Fairfax County Police) The suspect is described as a light-skinned Hispanic man in his mid-20 Charlie Clark releases latest Arlington history book 08/15/2017 07:00am • Historian, author and Falls Church News-Press columnist Charlie Clark has released his latest book: “Hidden History of Arlington County.” The book chronicles “forgotten stories from the nation’s smallest county,” though some stories are less forgotten than others. From the book’s desc