Dow slides as $2T coronavirus aid package sails through Congress

On Thursday, Wall Street appeared to shrug off miserable news on unemployment as the S&P 500 rose 6.2 percent, bringing its three-day rally to 17.6 percent.

Curfew in place for minors at Fort Belvoir amid coronavirus outbreak

A new curfew starts Friday on base at Fort Belvoir. Starting tonight, anyone 17 years old or younger must be inside. The order came down from officials on Thursday night.The curfew impacts everywhere on base. It’s in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and out of an abundance of caution.

DC market uses robots to deliver groceries during coronavirus pandemic

A small D.C. market is turning to technology to deliver essential supplies during the coronavirus pandemic in one Northwest neighborhood.

Non-essential child care providers in Maryland ordered to close Friday

All child care programs in Maryland, except those designated to serve essential personnel, have been ordered to be closed by the end of the day Friday, the superintendent of schools announced on Thursday. 

Confirmed COVID-19 infections top 100,000 in US, deaths at over 1,500: Johns Hopkins University

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections has topped 100,000 in the U.S. and deaths total more than 1,500, according to numbers from Johns Hopkins University. The number of infections worldwide is over 575,000.

DOJ says anyone who intentionally spreads COVID-19 could face terror charges

Anyone caught intentionally spreading the novel coronavirus could face terrorism charges, according to a memo released by the department on Tuesday.

DC-based restaurant group hopes to 'Food it Forward' during coronavirus pandemic

Restaurants are among the hardest hit by the coronavirus outbreak, with many forced to lay off scores of employees as they transition to carry-out only or close entirely.

Cellphone 'heat map' shows coronavirus' potential spread as spring break revelers went home

Heat maps that show cellphone location data in the U.S. paint a disturbing picture of the potential spread of coronavirus as the country grapples with lockdown measures and tries to stem the virus' tide.

Are gun shops 'essential' businesses during a pandemic?

As the nation grapples with a pandemic that has upended daily life, some gun rights advocates are concerned about an erosion of Second Amendment rights.

Kristen Bell hosts Nickelodeon pandemic special for kids

Kristen Bell is hosting a Nickelodeon special with a “kid’s-eye view” of the coronavirus pandemic to address youngsters' concerns and help families weather the crisis, the channel said Friday.