Marissa Horn
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Past articles by Marissa:
WHO: Better mental health care means a better economy
Each dollar invested in mental health returns $4 in improved health and work productivity. → Read More
J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' chair up for auction
The old oak chair J.K. Rowling sat in while writing the first two Harry Potter novels probably doesn’t possess any magical powers. But the chair, simply etched with “I wrote Harry Potter while sitting on this chair,” could spellbind any buyer to pay thousands of dollars when it goes to auction Wednesday in New York. → Read More
Walking while texting can be deadly, study shows
Lower gas prices and increased car travel last year may have partially fueled the increase. → Read More
Walking while texting can be deadly, study shows
Lower gas prices and increased car travel last year may have partially fueled the increase. → Read More
Courtroom illustrators capture rarely seen side of U.S. justice system
Library of Congress acquires 95 courtroom drawings, from over 50 years of trials. → Read More
Scott Kelly tweets inspiring, silly #YearInSpace
From a Super Bowl party for one, to celebrating Thanksgiving with fellow International Space Station inhabitants, astronaut Scott Kelly documented his year in hundreds of social media posts. He ends his record-setting 334 consecutive days in space Tuesday, and will have spent more time in space than any other U.S. astronaut — 520 days to be exact — upon his return. → Read More
Scott Kelly tweets inspiring, silly #YearInSpace
The astronaut spent the last 334 consecutive days in space. → Read More
Why Presidents Day?
A brief history of the day celebrating Washington. And maybe Lincoln and others, depending ... → Read More
Why Presidents Day?
A brief history of the day celebrating Washington. And maybe Lincoln and others, depending ... → Read More
Watch again: Second quarter Super Bowl 50 ads
If you were too busy prepping for the halftime show, you can watch Super Bowl 50's ads here. → Read More
Unforgettable Super Bowl national anthem performances
Lady Gaga's matching eyeshadow and suit will be remembered for years, but here's a few other unforgettable national anthem performances. → Read More
Our favorite celebrity Super Bowl ads from 2015
Celebrity Super Bowl ads aren't exactly a dime a dozen → Read More
The battle that saved Frederick businesses
The battle that “saved Washington” during the Civil War now helps save Frederick businesses every July when tourists descend upon the region to commemorate the Battle of Monocacy. → Read More
Black bear sightings on the rise in Frederick County
A sleepy black bear rested in tree branches high above Westview Drive in Frederick, drawing those nearby to take pictures and videos of it napping. → Read More