Virginia man honors Memorial Day with countryside display
As Memorial Day approaches, one Northern Virginia man wants to make sure those who gave their lives to protect our freedom are still remembered with his own, handmade memorial.
As Memorial Day approaches, one Northern Virginia man wants to make sure those who gave their lives to protect our freedom are still remembered with his own, handmade memorial.
No, mosquitoes cannot spread COVID-19
There is no evidence that mosquitoes can transmit the COVID-19 virus. But it's not all good news.
There is no evidence that mosquitoes can transmit the COVID-19 virus. But it's not all good news.
'He was treated like an animal,' says brother of jail detainee who died of COVID-19 shackled at hospital
Cook County Jail detainee Jeffery Pendleton suffered “cruel punishment” while being treated for COVID-19 at Stroger Hospital, his brother says.
Cook County Jail detainee Jeffery Pendleton suffered “cruel punishment” while being treated for COVID-19 at Stroger Hospital, his brother says.
Police release video of deadly home invasion in Chicago area involving masked men
Arlington Heights police have released home surveillance video that shows a home invasion in which a homeowner shot and killed one of the armed assailants.
Arlington Heights police have released home surveillance video that shows a home invasion in which a homeowner shot and killed one of the armed assailants.
Maryland church to celebrate Easter with a virtual service
Spirit of Faith Christian Center, with locations in Maryland, is doing what many churches are doing this Easter weekend, holding church services online, but the church is going one step further — celebrating virtually with sound.
Spirit of Faith Christian Center, with locations in Maryland, is doing what many churches are doing this Easter weekend, holding church services online, but the church is going one step further — celebrating virtually with sound.
Maryland Gov Hogan calls unemployment claim process unacceptable, vows to change it
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Friday said he’s become aware that unemployed residents of the state are facing challenges when they try to file their claims, and he vowed to change it.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Friday said he’s become aware that unemployed residents of the state are facing challenges when they try to file their claims, and he vowed to change it.
Free children’s book from global health organizations helps kids cope with COVID-19
You can download the book, “My Hero is You, How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”, for free online from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s website.
You can download the book, “My Hero is You, How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”, for free online from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s website.
‘He’s won the battle’: 99-year-old WWII vet and POW camp survivor beats COVID-19
A 99-year-old WWII veteran who survived three years as a prisoner of war recently left a U.K. hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
A 99-year-old WWII veteran who survived three years as a prisoner of war recently left a U.K. hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.
Hospital puts face shields on newborns
A hospital in Bangkok is going to great lengths to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus to babies.
A hospital in Bangkok is going to great lengths to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus to babies.
New York woman wears different gown each day while working from home during pandemic
Who says that sweatpants and pajamas are the only good work from home uniforms?
Who says that sweatpants and pajamas are the only good work from home uniforms?
Mom creates DIY 'McDonald's' meal for kids amid coronavirus lockdown, complete with 'Happy Meal' packaging
A mom in England whose kids are missing their favorite McDonald's meals amid lockdown has recreated their fast-food order -- complete with realistic packaging.
A mom in England whose kids are missing their favorite McDonald's meals amid lockdown has recreated their fast-food order -- complete with realistic packaging.
DC Mayor leads moment of silence to remember those lost in coronavirus outbreak
Mayor Muriel Bowser led a moment of silence Friday in memory of those who have died in the nation's capital from the coronavirus as the COVID-19 outbreak bears down on the D.C. region. She was joined by Christian, Muslim and Jewish religious leaders who reflected on first line workers, medical responders and others who are keeping essential services open and helping slow the spread of the virus.
Mayor Muriel Bowser led a moment of silence Friday in memory of those who have died in the nation's capital from the coronavirus as the COVID-19 outbreak bears down on the D.C. region. She was joined by Christian, Muslim and Jewish religious leaders who reflected on first line workers, medical responders and others who are keeping essential services open and helping slow the spread of the virus.
Florida family plays Uno with son through window of special-needs facility amid coronavirus lockdown
Allison, Mike, and their younger son Jack soon came to accept the lockdown regulations, knowing it was best for everyone involved. But that didn’t stop them from vowing to make the best of things.
Allison, Mike, and their younger son Jack soon came to accept the lockdown regulations, knowing it was best for everyone involved. But that didn’t stop them from vowing to make the best of things.
‘I can’t believe you are back’: Young best friends in China reunite after quarantine ends
Two young best friends in Beijing, China couldn't contain their excitement when they finally reunited.
Two young best friends in Beijing, China couldn't contain their excitement when they finally reunited.
As coronavirus kills, New York City shortens deadline for claiming dead
As New York City deals with a mounting coronavirus death toll and dwindling morgue space, the city has shortened the amount of time it will hold unclaimed remains before they are buried in the city's public cemetery.
As New York City deals with a mounting coronavirus death toll and dwindling morgue space, the city has shortened the amount of time it will hold unclaimed remains before they are buried in the city's public cemetery.
Don’t be surprised if your water bill is higher than usual
Don't be surprised if you see a big increase in your next water bill.
Don't be surprised if you see a big increase in your next water bill.
Coronavirus now killing more Americans than cancer, heart disease: report
COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, is now the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. -- killing more people on average per day than cancer or heart disease.
COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, is now the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. -- killing more people on average per day than cancer or heart disease.
IRS extends additional tax filing, administrative deadlines
The IRS on Thursday announced it had extended hundreds of additional tax filing deadlines in a bid to give American taxpayers and businesses financial relief during the coronavirus pandemic.
The IRS on Thursday announced it had extended hundreds of additional tax filing deadlines in a bid to give American taxpayers and businesses financial relief during the coronavirus pandemic.
Family arranges drive-by visit for 86-year-old grandfather during coronavirus outbreak
With her father sitting at the end of the driveway, his family rolled by the house with signs of love and gifts.
With her father sitting at the end of the driveway, his family rolled by the house with signs of love and gifts.