TAMPA – What meteorologists said for months had a 1-percent chance of occurring has now happened: Tropical Storm Isaac has disrupted the Republican National Convention, leading officials to cancel Monday’s first day of sessions

WASHINGTON – Tens of thousands of jobless white-collar workers have tapped the resources of the Professional Outplacement Assistance Center since it began in 1992, but the program has been slow to catch on, supporters say

WASHINGTON – When Nancy Crider learned in October 2002 that her job as a purchasing coordinator would be eliminated by the first of February, she was sure she would find a new job before the paychecks stopped coming

WASHINGTON – Afternoon rush hour is the deadliest time on Maryland roadways, with the largest number of fatal accidents occurring between 5 and 6 p

WASHINGTON – After two seasons of post-Sept

WASHINGTON – When Congress left town this week, it left the future of an unemployment insurance bill — and Gaithersburg resident Sylvester Harvey — up in the air

WASHINGTON – With Thanksgiving now past, home holiday decorating begins in earnest for most

WASHINGTON – Phone companies said they are ready for “local number portability” rules that kick in Monday, but concede that there are also likely to be glitches with the new and eagerly anticipated process

WASHINGTON – Airport spokesman Tom Sullivan concedes that an increase in the number of Thanksgiving travelers this year “could be a little bit of a challenge for the people flying

WASHINGTON – Armstrong Telephone Co