Topic: Silver Spring

In Newtown wake: A boy is suspended over gun gesture

A week after the Newtown shooting, a six-year-old student in Maryland pointed his finger like a gun, said "pow" and his school suspended him. His parents filed an appeal this week to have the incident removed from his record. 

will.i.am, NASA team up for first song from Mars (+video)

will.i.am and NASA will debut 'Reach for the Stars' Tuesday. The new will.i.am single will be beamed from the NASA Curiosity rover.

As utility crews scramble, 1.4 million remain without power after storm

Power was back for more than a million customers but lights— and air-conditioning — were still out for about 1.4 million homes and businesses in seven states and the District of Columbia.

Vatican nun crackdown hits US group for 'radical feminist' ideas

Vatican nun crackdown: The largest group of American nuns was sanctioned for promoting 'certain radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic faith.' The Vatican nun crackdown included the appointment of a bishop to reorganize the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.

The Swell Season at Silverdocs: Q&A

The documentary directed by newcomers Nick August-Perna, Chris Dapkins and Carlo Mirabella-Davis, follows the eponymous band as they travel around the U.S. on a concert tour.

The Eat Pray Love effect: Prom vs. Machu Picchu

Part 5 of a Monitor cover story about how families hit by the Eat Pray Love effect leave it all behind. But it’s not all paradise, such as when the prom looms larger than Machu Picchu.

Group for centrist Democrats runs out of money. Does it matter?

The moderate Democratic Leadership Council suspends operations. Liberals rejoice, others say the DLC succeeded in moving the party to the middle.

Strong holiday season for retail bolstered by online shopping

Online shopping posted growth of 15.4 percent this season compared with last year, a new report finds. Overall, consumers spent 5.5 percent more between Nov. 5 and Dec. 24.

When a Muslim holiday falls on 9/11

Because of the lunar calendar, the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr falls on or near 9/11. Many Muslim centers in America are canceling, scaling back, or shifting festivities. What's motivating them?

James Lee, killed in Discovery Channel hostage crisis, reminiscent of Unabomber

James Lee, who police say was responsible for the Discovery Channel hostage crisis in Silver Spring, Md., Wednesday, was shot and killed. Lee has said human population growth imperils the planet.

Shark Week attacks August 1 with Ultimate Air Jaws

Shark Week celebrates its 23rd anniversary this Sunday. The Discovery Channel's Shark Week starts with the "Ultimate Air Jaws" premiere at 9 PM.

Sculptor puts new life into dead trees and sweet potatoes

In Maryland, a tree sculptor teaches children to carve sweet potatoes

Surprise! Obama shows up at Sasha's parent-teacher conference

How to help in Indonesia, Samoa, and Tonga

A list of some of the relief organizations working in Indonesia, Samoa, American Samoa, and Tonga.

AcceleGlove: The future of motion at your fingertips

AnthroTronix's glove allows the wearer to control objects such as robots and video games with hand motions.

Credit-card bill could hit students hardest

Young consumers are easy prey for predatory credit-card issuers. They are relying on their plastic more than ever.

The tiny, slimy savior of global coral reefs?

Heat-tolerant algae could help the world's reefs adapt to climate change, researcher says.

Inauguration bound: Riding the Metro

I.D. theft: Digital defense is required in a disaster

How to protect your personal information before catastrophe strikes.

My favorite cookbook

Readers write and share their favorite recipe collection.

3 generations, 1 vacation

Extended families forge closer ties on shared vacations.

My favorite cookbook

Readers share their picks.

Obama and Clinton campaign together

How is he doing at winning over her supporters – and tapping into her formidable fundraising network? What might she get in return?