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D.C. area universities have strict anti-hazing policies

Hazing isn't tolerated by any college in the D.C. region.

Tags: men of honor, hazing

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Emotions play a huge role in shopping

Whether online or in a store, shopping and emotions go hand in hand.

Tags: shopping, retail, buyers remorse

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Local high schools ranked best in country

The Washington area boasts many of the top 500 high schools ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Tags: best high schools, U.S. News and World Report, Megan Cloherty,

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Stressed out? Take a walk

Stress has a tight grip on many Americans, but exercise is a good way to fight it, experts say.

Tags: stress, walking, Kathleen Hall, Fairfax Hackley, exercise,

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Understanding new sunscreen labels

Under new FDA guidelines, consumers will know from the sunscreen label whether the product is broad spectrum and protects against skin cancer or whether it will just help prevent a sunburn.

Tags: sunscreen, skin cancer, dermatology, FDA,

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In surveillance camera debate, safety vs. privacy come to head

Since the 2001 terror attacks, surveillance cameras on buildings, light fixtures and utility poles have popped up like mushrooms after a summer rain.

Tags: Boston Marathon, surveillance camera

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Drivers, bicyclists relationship must be a 2-way street

Now that spring is here, motorists are finding themselves increasingly sharing the area's roadways with bicyclists and there is a right way for bikes and cars to coexist while commuting.

Tags: Washington Area Bicyclist Association, Shane Farthing, Montgomery County Police, Bob McCullough, bicycling

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PETA drones to target illegal hunters

The animal rights group PETA hopes to use camera-equipped drones to catch illegal hunting and baiting practices in the U.S.

Tags: drones, peta, hunting, Ingrid Newkirk

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New findings challenge ideas about fish oil benefits, dangers

Fish oil has long been used for its supposed medicinal properties - but whether it actually works has been debated.

Tags: fish oil, science daily

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Local prosecutors say threats come with job

Area prosecutors are being extra vigilant after the deaths of four public safety officials, including the killing of two Texas prosecutors.

Tags: police, crime, fatal shooting, prosecutors, Theo Stamos, Paul Ebert,

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