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Lung cancer: When to get screened 11/06/2020 08:09am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center Lung cancer is a very common cancer in the United States. It is the second most common cancer in both men and women (not counting skin cancer), and by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women, making up a Police group says members have 'weight off their shoulders' on news of Fairfax County chief's retirement 11/05/2020 08:49pm • After months of reported discontent over Chief Edwin Roessler's leadership, members of a police group in Fairfax County, Virginia, say they are pleased to hear of his decision. Roessler, who has served as chief of the police for more than seven years, will step down and retire in February. "I Who won? How WTOP will report election results 11/02/2020 04:08am • The 2020 presidential race, occurring during a once-in-a-century pandemic, is one of the most unique in U.S. history. Election Day will be very different this year and media organizations will need to be extremely careful in how they report results — not only for the presidential contest, but a Wine of the Week: Halloween candy and wine pairing 10/30/2020 05:06am • Given the cautious atmosphere this year, it might not be unusual to see fewer trick-or-treaters knocking on doors this Halloween. But that’s not going to stop me from buying gobs of my favorite treats to have on hand should the occasional ghoul or goblin ring my doorbell for a socially-distanced-d What went wrong with polls in 2016? Can we trust them now? 10/29/2020 06:09am • President Trump's victory in 2016 came as a shock to many Americans, in large part because national polls showed his opponent, Hillary Clinton, leading the race up until the election. Even the Clinton campaign was confident she would win, since all data they were looking at seemed to predict her Podiatrist: Pandemic is leading to problems with people’s feet 10/28/2020 08:38pm • The coronavirus crisis is beginning to impact people’s feet, according to a D.C.-area podiatrist with advice for what might help. “We’re actually seeing a huge array of foot issues that have come from people who are now homebound because of the pandemic,” said Dr. Howard Osterman of Foot Bugatti unveils a super light hypercar that can top 300 miles an hour 10/28/2020 08:52am • Bugatti unveiled an 1,800-horsepower hypercar Wednesday that’s even less practical than the powerful multimillion-dollar two-seaters the brand usually makes. The Bugatti Bolide — a name that comes from French slang for “very fast car,” according to Bugatti — is a con How the pandemic is contributing to your insomnia 10/27/2020 06:28am • Sleeping during the Covid-19 pandemic has become a nightmare for Aparna Aswani. Between cooling off from the stress of the workday and managing her anxiety from reading about the pandemic and politics, she's lucky to turn in before midnight. Once the 44-year-old marketing executive falls asl 3 things that might help symptoms of seasonal depression 10/26/2020 04:00am • What some people call the "winter blues" during months with shorter periods of daylight can develop in others as a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD — but a D.C. counselor has advice that might help. "It generally presents the same as depression, or major depress Report: Landon Collins out for remainder of 2020 season with torn Achilles 10/25/2020 05:25pm • Report: Collins out for remainder of 2020 with torn Achilles originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Washington Football Team dominated the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but the blowout victory came with a hefty price.Washington safety and team captain Landon Collins reportedly suffered a t Presto's Picks: Big Ten is back — and so is Maryland 10/23/2020 06:35am • The Big Ten begins play this weekend with Maryland and 13 other schools preparing for an eight-week sprint. That will be followed by crossover matchups and the Championship Game, leaving the league little margin for error (the SEC, ACC and Big 12 have already had to shuffle their schedules this f Mark Ingram defends himself against hilarious picture with Derrick Henry 10/22/2020 02:38pm • Ingram defends himself against hilarious picture with Derrick Henry originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonIt's no secret just how big of a human being Derrick Henry is, and yet Ravens running back Mark Ingram is reminded constantly of the size difference between the two former Alabama Heisman Can't crush this: Beetle armor gives clues to tougher planes 10/21/2020 03:50pm • NEW YORK (AP) — It's a beetle that can withstand bird pecks, animal stomps and even being rolled over by a Toyota Camry. Now scientists are studying what the bug’s crush-resistant shell could teach them about designing stronger planes and buildings. “This beetle is DC gyms and fitness studios adapt, hope for mild weather or close for good as winter nears 10/20/2020 04:07am • When the coronavirus pandemic swept across North America in March, it closed schools, businesses, restaurants and fitness centers, forcing many people to work from home and limit their mixing in society. There was one silver lining: the weather, while brisk and blustery some of the time, was gen Jason Campbell understands the pressures Dwayne Haskins faces as a first round pick 10/15/2020 12:34pm • Jason Campbell understands the pressures Haskins faces as a first round pick originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonFor most NFL quarterbacks, pressure is a constant. The importance of the position puts all eyes on whoever is under center, and whether things are going right or wrong, they are s