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View MoreCDC guidance fallout: House, White House bring back mask mandates
Capitol Attending Physician Brian Monahan said late Tuesday that the House of Representatives is reinstating its mask mandate – and therefore the threat of fines to members who don't comply – following updated guidance from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Local News
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Audio reveals slurs, threats toward DC cop after Capitol riot commission testimony
A D.C. police officer who testified for the Jan. 6 commission was subjected to an expletive-filled, threatening rant in his voice mail on Tuesday.
Politics
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Senators reveal final roadblock before settling on $1T infrastructure legislation
A bill could be ready as early as Monday afternoon, one senator said.
Good Day DC
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Rising prices of consumer goods
According to Federal Reserve officials, a period of high inflation in the United States could last longer than expected. The Consumer Price Index reported that consumers are paying 5.4 percent more for goods and services than last year. Greg Marcus, Managing Director at UBS Private Wealth Management talks about inflation and how consumers can adapt.
Entertainment
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County fairs making a comeback as pandemic restrictions loosen
After a year of COVID cancellations, county fairs are making a comeback this summer. It’s news a lot of families – and business owners – have been waiting to hear.
National News
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COVID-19 delta variant surge: How to tell if you’re in high-risk area
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.
Money
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Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Sports
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Nationals star Strasburg to get season-ending surgery for the second year in a row
The Washington Nationals rotation is about to take a major hit.
