US panel to decide who should get the first COVID shots
An influential scientific panel on Tuesday was set to tackle one of the most pressing questions in the U.S. coronavirus outbreak: Who should be at the front of the line when the first vaccine shots become available?
An influential scientific panel on Tuesday was set to tackle one of the most pressing questions in the U.S. coronavirus outbreak: Who should be at the front of the line when the first vaccine shots become available?
Bipartisan lawmakers push $908B plan to break virus impasse
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is putting pressure on congressional leaders to accept a split-the-difference solution to the months-long impasse on COVID-19 relief in a last-gasp effort to ship overdue help to a hurting nation before Congress adjourns for the holidays.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is putting pressure on congressional leaders to accept a split-the-difference solution to the months-long impasse on COVID-19 relief in a last-gasp effort to ship overdue help to a hurting nation before Congress adjourns for the holidays.
DC officials say housing, rental assistance going unused despite crisis
Despite the coronavirus pandemic thrusting many renters and homeowners into financial stress – and, in some cases – on the brink of homelessness, D.C.’s government says assistance funding is going unused.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic thrusting many renters and homeowners into financial stress – and, in some cases – on the brink of homelessness, D.C.’s government says assistance funding is going unused.
U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
DC officials say housing assistance is being unterutilized
DC officials say CARES act funding that isn't used by the end of December will be lost.
DC officials say CARES act funding that isn't used by the end of December will be lost.
Is in-person shopping safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
As the holiday season gets underway, health experts say to avoid shopping in stores when possible.
As the holiday season gets underway, health experts say to avoid shopping in stores when possible.
Starbucks offering free coffee for frontline workers in December
Starbucks is stepping up to once again offer free coffee to front-line workers amid the ongoing pandemic.
Starbucks is stepping up to once again offer free coffee to front-line workers amid the ongoing pandemic.
Could Maryland appeal over COVID restrictions get boost from SCOTUS decision?
The Supreme Court's recent decision involving coronavirus restrictions for places of worship in New York may play a role in a Maryland lawsuit filed challenging Gov. Larry Hogan's restrictions.
The Supreme Court's recent decision involving coronavirus restrictions for places of worship in New York may play a role in a Maryland lawsuit filed challenging Gov. Larry Hogan's restrictions.
'Totally different atmosphere:' Grocery store employees speak out as virus cases spike
It’s a tough job and grocery store workers are feeling it now more than ever with crowded stores, holiday stress, and coronavirus cases spiking. On top of that, some workers say customers have done a 180 since the pandemic began.
It’s a tough job and grocery store workers are feeling it now more than ever with crowded stores, holiday stress, and coronavirus cases spiking. On top of that, some workers say customers have done a 180 since the pandemic began.
Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
Dr. Scott Atlas, Trump’s coronavirus adviser, resigns from post
President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.
President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.
Washington Football Team, Pittsburgh Steelers game moves to next Monday
For the first time under new coach Ron Rivera, Washington is the proud owner of a two-game winning streak.
For the first time under new coach Ron Rivera, Washington is the proud owner of a two-game winning streak.
Is it safe for teachers, students to return to classroom as COVID-19 cases rise?
On Tuesday, nearly 10,000 elementary students will return to classrooms in Northern Virginia.
On Tuesday, nearly 10,000 elementary students will return to classrooms in Northern Virginia.
Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers rescheduled again by COVID-19 to Wednesday
The Baltimore Ravens' struggle to contain an extended outbreak of the coronavirus forced their rescheduled game Tuesday night against the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers to be moved back to Wednesday.
The Baltimore Ravens' struggle to contain an extended outbreak of the coronavirus forced their rescheduled game Tuesday night against the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers to be moved back to Wednesday.
Florida governor requires schools to remain open despite rise in COVID-19 cases
Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Monday that schools will be required to remain open despite the rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, arguing lockdowns and closures have not worked.
Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Monday that schools will be required to remain open despite the rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, arguing lockdowns and closures have not worked.
Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
COVID-19 scams to be aware of as vaccine approaches FDA approval
The coronavirus vaccine inching toward approval in the U.S. is desperately anticipated by weary Americans longing for a path back to normal life. But criminals are waiting, too, ready to use that desperation to their advantage, federal investigators say.
The coronavirus vaccine inching toward approval in the U.S. is desperately anticipated by weary Americans longing for a path back to normal life. But criminals are waiting, too, ready to use that desperation to their advantage, federal investigators say.
Coronavirus cases could surge as travelers return home following Thanksgiving holiday
The nation's top health expert is warning of a major coronavirus surge as travelers return home following the Thanksgiving holiday.
The nation's top health expert is warning of a major coronavirus surge as travelers return home following the Thanksgiving holiday.
DC reports new daily case record for COVID-19, again
D.C. officials reported 371 new coronavirus cases on Friday. That is a new daily record since the pandemic began.
D.C. officials reported 371 new coronavirus cases on Friday. That is a new daily record since the pandemic began.
Keeping Santa visits safe during the pandemic
Michelle Rotella reports on how Fair Oaks Mall is keeping Santa visits safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Michelle Rotella reports on how Fair Oaks Mall is keeping Santa visits safe during the coronavirus pandemic.