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From pups to healers: Companions change wounded warriors’ lives
Can a furry, four-legged creature really help save a life? Many
wounded warriors and their spouses say, \”yes.\”5 years ago -
New way to ‘unfollow’ friends without ‘unfriending’ them (Video)
Tired of friends on Facebook who overshare and fill your timeline with endless posts? There\’s now an easy way to unfollow them without unfriending them.
5 years ago -
Walter Reed to host lung cancer screening day
Smoking is the leading cause of death among military veterans
5 years ago -
IRS scam bilks victims for $5 million
The IRS has issued a consumer alert after more than 1,000 victims have lost up to $5 million to a phone scam.
5 years ago -
Tips for safety as tick season ramps up
It\’s the season to find those nasty ticks embedded in skin — and there may be more this year due to the cold, wet winter.
5 years ago -
Invisible wounds: Couple struggles with scars of war
Not all wounds are visible. A local couple opens up about the physical and mental effects of war.
5 years ago -
Snow Daze: Schools close, working parents scramble
Closing school is all fun-and-games for kids. But how do working parents deal with the scramble to find child care?
5 years ago -
From space to Charles Co.: Students speak to astronauts
Twenty students from Charles County Public Schools got the chance Tuesday to talk one-on-one with American astronauts stationed aboard the International Space Station.
6 years ago -
How will student loan interest rates affect you?
Depending on the type of loan, some students won\’t feel the pinch of doubling interest rates while others will take the hit upon graduation.
6 years ago -
A Hero’s Best Friend: Dogs help wounded warriors recover
Throughout centuries of war, dogs have been by service members\’ sides, whether they\’re helping save lives in the battlefield or helping them heal.
6 years ago -
Daunting task: Saving the life of a hero at Walter Reed
Imagine showing up for work each day with this
task: Trying to save the life of a hero. The chief
of surgery at Walter Reed National Military
Medical Center talks with WTOP about the daunting
duty.6 years ago -
Military moms-to-be showered with baby gifts (PHOTOS)
Operation Shower threw a baby shower for 40
expectant military spouses to let them know how
much they are appreciated.6 years ago -
Herbicide sprayed on invasive Rock Creek Park plants raises concerns
Hikers in D.C.\’s Rock Creek Park are seeing
warning signs and blue patches of ground where the
National Park Service is using a herbicide to on
the invasive fig buttercup, a plant that sprouts
yellow flowers.6 years ago -
D.C.-area home prices at highest Feb. level since 2007
New data out from the George Mason
University Center for Regional Analysis and
RealEstate Business
Intelligence show February home prices and home
sales high. In fact, sales
this year were at their highest February level
since 2007.6 years ago -
‘Home of choice contingency’ offers sellers security, hurdles for buyers
In today\’s real estate market, there is proof
that sellers have the upper hand.6 years ago
