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MGM National Harbor Announces Opening Date

MGM National Harbor will open its doors at a grand opening Thursday, Dec. 8 at National Harbor, Maryland, the company announced Monday.

The resort will begin taking reservations Monday. The first night available to book a room is Saturday, Dec. 10. A "Capital View King" room averages $839 per night, according to the hotel website; there is an additional $24.99 daily resort fee. (The company clarified Monday that rates start at $399 on average but will fluctuate based on demand and occupancy.) >>> Read more.

Hurricane Matthew Targets Caribbean; Chances Grow for U.S. Landfall

The projected path of powerful Hurricane Matthew shifted in the afternoon hours Monday, putting it on a course that may result in major damage as it tears up the U.S. coast later this week. The Category 4 storm is expected to arrive offshore of Florida Thursday afternoon.

Florida and North Carolina have issued states of emergency Monday afternoon, as other states also begin preparing for potential impacts from the storm later this week. >>> Read more.

Baltimore Orioles in the Postseason 2016: Schedule, Tickets, Predictions

• After qualifying for an AL wild card spot, Baltimore Orioles head to Toronto. Here's when to watch, how to live-stream the game.

2016 Holiday Shopping: 34M Shoppers Done, 73 Percent Annoyed by Early Start

• Is it too early to think about Christmas? Retailers are rolling out decorations, and millions say they have their holiday list wrapped up.

'House of Cards' Films on Main Street in Bel Air

• Bel Air got a front-row seat to the filming of Netflix drama 'House of Cards' Friday night.

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