Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
U.S. coronavirus deaths top 80,000, according to Johns Hopkins
As of May 11, there were more than 1.3 million confirmed cases in the United States.
As of May 11, there were more than 1.3 million confirmed cases in the United States.
Receiving extra coronavirus unemployment benefits? How to avoid a big tax hit
The benefits are taxable at the federal level and by most states.
The benefits are taxable at the federal level and by most states.
Colorado restaurant shut down for opening in-person dining
Gov. Jared Polis said Monday that C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen “is causing an immediate health hazard,” and its business license will remain suspended until the restaurant is no longer a threat, according to the Associated Press.
Gov. Jared Polis said Monday that C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen “is causing an immediate health hazard,” and its business license will remain suspended until the restaurant is no longer a threat, according to the Associated Press.
President Trump faces coronavirus at White House amid push to 'reopen' US
As he encourages the country to “reopen,” President Donald Trump is confronting cases of the coronavirus in the White House itself, spotlighting the challenge he faces in instilling confidence in a nation still reeling from the pandemic.
As he encourages the country to “reopen,” President Donald Trump is confronting cases of the coronavirus in the White House itself, spotlighting the challenge he faces in instilling confidence in a nation still reeling from the pandemic.
Caught on camera: Fight breaks out at Target after customers refuse to wear facial covering
Two men, who refused to wear a facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday.
Two men, who refused to wear a facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday.
Questions persist around DC testing capacity compared to number of tests
A mystery persists on Monday regarding the number of COVID-19 tests the District conducts on a daily basis, compared to the maximum number it could be conducting.
A mystery persists on Monday regarding the number of COVID-19 tests the District conducts on a daily basis, compared to the maximum number it could be conducting.
Gov Northam says state will work with Northern Virginia counties wishing to reopen at a slower pace
Northern Virginia and Maryland’s D.C. suburbs cautioned that they aren’t ready to reopen at the pace their states may be moving in by the end of the week.
Northern Virginia and Maryland’s D.C. suburbs cautioned that they aren’t ready to reopen at the pace their states may be moving in by the end of the week.
Leaders in DC’s Maryland, Virginia suburbs looking to delay local reopening
Governors in both Maryland and Virginia have said they may take some steps toward reopening as soon as this week. But leaders in both Northern Virginia and Maryland’s D.C. suburbs are saying, “Not so fast.”
Governors in both Maryland and Virginia have said they may take some steps toward reopening as soon as this week. But leaders in both Northern Virginia and Maryland’s D.C. suburbs are saying, “Not so fast.”
White House directs staffers to wear masks in West Wing amid virus cases close to president
A memo sent Monday to White House staff said everyone who enters the West Wing will be required to wear a mask or facial covering.
A memo sent Monday to White House staff said everyone who enters the West Wing will be required to wear a mask or facial covering.
White House recommends tests for all nursing home residents
The White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and staff at such facilities be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
The White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and staff at such facilities be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
FedEx driver surprises 6-year-old girl with cupcakes on quarantine birthday
A kindhearted FedEx driver in Indiana left a little something special when he spontaneously dropped off cupcakes for a little girl’s sixth birthday, after bringing a package to the family’s home and realizing that the coronavirus crisis likely dampened the youngster’s celebrations.
A kindhearted FedEx driver in Indiana left a little something special when he spontaneously dropped off cupcakes for a little girl’s sixth birthday, after bringing a package to the family’s home and realizing that the coronavirus crisis likely dampened the youngster’s celebrations.
Coronavirus pandemic leads to drop in traffic and pollution along I-95
Maryland’s Secretary of the Environment says that the coronavirus pandemic has reinforced the need to transform transportation in the state.
Maryland’s Secretary of the Environment says that the coronavirus pandemic has reinforced the need to transform transportation in the state.
Washington Convention Center highlights District commitment to surge capacity, officials say
The District may not be on the cusp of reopening, but Mayor Muriel Bowser says one of the pillars it needs to have in place is on its way.
The District may not be on the cusp of reopening, but Mayor Muriel Bowser says one of the pillars it needs to have in place is on its way.
WWII Marine vet, 99, beats COVID-19: 'I've gone through hell more than once and this came almost as close'
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
Homeowners delaying mortgage payments during coronavirus — here's how to catch up
Mortgage providers have seen a surge in homeowners seeking relief from their monthly payments in recent weeks. Here are ways to catch up on due payments.
Mortgage providers have seen a surge in homeowners seeking relief from their monthly payments in recent weeks. Here are ways to catch up on due payments.
Carnival cruise bookings soar despite coronavirus, travel company says
Cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August, according to one travel company.
Cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August, according to one travel company.
Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due Wednesday, IRS says
If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.
If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.
The human eye is 'susceptible' to coronavirus infection, new study warns
Researchers widely believe that COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, is transmitted person-to-person, largely via respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes and talking. A new study suggests it can also be transmitted through the eyes from the ACE-2 protein.
Researchers widely believe that COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, is transmitted person-to-person, largely via respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes and talking. A new study suggests it can also be transmitted through the eyes from the ACE-2 protein.
Vice President Pence spends weekend at home after exposure to infected aide
Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating Sunday after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week, but he planned to return to the White House on Monday.
Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating Sunday after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week, but he planned to return to the White House on Monday.