Stocks trim losses after Trump's positive COVID-19 test, jobs data
Stocks trimmed losses Friday morning as investors digested President Donald Trump's disclosure that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and as U.S. job growth slowed in September.
Stocks trimmed losses Friday morning as investors digested President Donald Trump's disclosure that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and as U.S. job growth slowed in September.
Nearly 50% of coronavirus patients did not report their close contacts, CDC says
Contact tracing, when effective, may help interrupt the chain of coronavirus transmission. However, noncooperation from infected individuals and failure to reach close contacts feeds into ongoing transmission.
Contact tracing, when effective, may help interrupt the chain of coronavirus transmission. However, noncooperation from infected individuals and failure to reach close contacts feeds into ongoing transmission.
World leaders send President Trump, first lady wishes of speedy recovery after they test positive for COVID-19
Leaders from around the world are sending well wishes to President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump after the two tested positive for the coronavirus.
Leaders from around the world are sending well wishes to President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump after the two tested positive for the coronavirus.
President Trump receives well wishes from top critics after coronavirus diagnosis
Shortly after President Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19, a number of the president’s fiercest critics wished him well as he battles a disease that has already left more than 205,000 Americans dead.
Shortly after President Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19, a number of the president’s fiercest critics wished him well as he battles a disease that has already left more than 205,000 Americans dead.
Trump in 'quarantine process' after top aide gets COVID-19
President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump are beginning a “quarantine process” as they await coronavirus test results.
President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump are beginning a “quarantine process” as they await coronavirus test results.
Hope Hicks, President Trump's top aide, tests positive for coronavirus
Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's closest aides, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's closest aides, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
House Democrats pass COVID-19 relief bill as talks drag on
Democrats controlling the House narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Thursday night, a move that came as top-level talks on a smaller, potentially bipartisan measure dragged on toward an uncertain finish. An air of pessimism has largely taken over the Capitol.
Democrats controlling the House narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Thursday night, a move that came as top-level talks on a smaller, potentially bipartisan measure dragged on toward an uncertain finish. An air of pessimism has largely taken over the Capitol.
College student dies of COVID-19 complications affecting his brain
While COVID-19 most notably affects the lungs, scientists are now finding that neurological disorders are being more frequently reported.
While COVID-19 most notably affects the lungs, scientists are now finding that neurological disorders are being more frequently reported.
Fairfax County Public Schools extends deadline for teachers to decide on returning to the classroom
In northern Virginia, Fairfax County Public Schools is extending its deadline for teachers to decide on returning to the classroom or retire, resign or take leave.
In northern Virginia, Fairfax County Public Schools is extending its deadline for teachers to decide on returning to the classroom or retire, resign or take leave.
Maryland reports zero coronavirus deaths in a first since March
Maryland is reporting zero deaths from the coronavirus in a 24-hour period for the first time since March 28.
Maryland is reporting zero deaths from the coronavirus in a 24-hour period for the first time since March 28.
Health officials urge flu vaccines amid 'twindemic' fears
A record number of flu vaccine doses are on the way, between 194 million and 198 million for the U.S. alone.
A record number of flu vaccine doses are on the way, between 194 million and 198 million for the U.S. alone.
Man charged for seeking PPP loans for fake companies with 'Game of Thrones' names
The fraudulent businesses the man sought out loans for included “White Walker,” “Khaleesi,” and “The Night’s Watch,” according to the DOJ.
The fraudulent businesses the man sought out loans for included “White Walker,” “Khaleesi,” and “The Night’s Watch,” according to the DOJ.
Can the novel coronavirus travel more than 6 feet in the air?
Research indicates it can, but it’s not clear how much spread is caused by such cases.
Research indicates it can, but it’s not clear how much spread is caused by such cases.
2nd round of stimulus checks would be in relief bill: Mnuchin
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
Washington Monument reopens after six-month COVID-19 closure
The Washington Monument has reopened to the public after a six-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Washington Monument has reopened to the public after a six-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virginia man’s Halloween social-distancing creation ‘goes viral’
Communities across the country are trying to devise guidelines for kids to trick-or-treat safely in the era of COVID-19 – and some are even banning the Halloween tradition altogether out of an abundance of caution.
Communities across the country are trying to devise guidelines for kids to trick-or-treat safely in the era of COVID-19 – and some are even banning the Halloween tradition altogether out of an abundance of caution.
Montgomery County Executive Elrich says he would take COVID-19 vaccine once approved
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he would be all in once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he would be all in once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved.
Kennedy Center delays opening pop-up indefinitely
The Kennedy Center says it will not be opening up its “HEIST” pop-up this weekend in order for its staff to determine whether the event can be accommodated according to the District’s COVID-19 reopening guidelines.
The Kennedy Center says it will not be opening up its “HEIST” pop-up this weekend in order for its staff to determine whether the event can be accommodated according to the District’s COVID-19 reopening guidelines.
American will furlough 19,000 as clock runs out on airlines
American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.
American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.
Frustrations high among business owners, parents in Montgomery County
Frustrations are high among business owners and parents in Montgomery County. They’re still wondering why the county can’t move into phase 3 of reopening if many of the metrics are pointing in the right direction.
Frustrations are high among business owners and parents in Montgomery County. They’re still wondering why the county can’t move into phase 3 of reopening if many of the metrics are pointing in the right direction.