Community members rally in DC, MD against anti-Asian hate
Dozens of Asian Americans and other community members gathered in Ellicott City Sunday to show support for the victims of the Atlanta-area Asian spa killings and to call out rising anti-Asian hate crimes linked to racist views connecting Asian Americans to the pandemic.
Dozens of Asian Americans and other community members gathered in Ellicott City Sunday to show support for the victims of the Atlanta-area Asian spa killings and to call out rising anti-Asian hate crimes linked to racist views connecting Asian Americans to the pandemic.
‘We planned his funeral’: Husband with COVID-19 beats the odds and wakes up after 7-week coma
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
FAA proposes thousands of dollars in fines for 2 travelers who refused to wear face masks on flights
Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.
Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.
'Our silence is complicity': Biden condemns anti-Asian hate after call for passage of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are offering solace to Asian Americans and a reeling nation as they visit Atlanta just days after a White gunman killed eight people, most of them Asian American women.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are offering solace to Asian Americans and a reeling nation as they visit Atlanta just days after a White gunman killed eight people, most of them Asian American women.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago club partially closed amid COVID-19 outbreak
Former President Donald Trump's Palm Beach club has been partially closed because of a COVID outbreak.
Former President Donald Trump's Palm Beach club has been partially closed because of a COVID outbreak.
Gibraltar poised to become 1st nation to vaccinate entire adult population against COVID-19
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 World Happiness report says
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
Texas man stabs fast-food employee after being asked to wear mask
Police are looking for a man suspected of stabbing an employee at a fast-food restaurant in the Houston-metro area after a confrontation over the restaurant's mask policy.
Police are looking for a man suspected of stabbing an employee at a fast-food restaurant in the Houston-metro area after a confrontation over the restaurant's mask policy.
Judge says defiant Fredericksburg restaurant that broke COVID-19 rules can stay open, according to attorney
A judge has determined that a Fredericksburg restaurant can stay open, despite repeatedly refusing to follow Virginia’s COVID-19 guidelines, according to an attorney.
A judge has determined that a Fredericksburg restaurant can stay open, despite repeatedly refusing to follow Virginia’s COVID-19 guidelines, according to an attorney.
Trump supporter who blew on women has case dismissed after donating $3K to Loudoun County NAACP
A supporter of former President Trump who was charged with assault after intentionally exhaling on two women at a protest last year in Virginia has had his case dismissed after agreeing to donate $3,000 to the Loudoun Chapter of the NAACP.
A supporter of former President Trump who was charged with assault after intentionally exhaling on two women at a protest last year in Virginia has had his case dismissed after agreeing to donate $3,000 to the Loudoun Chapter of the NAACP.
Spring break travel setting pandemic records at airports despite officials urging people to stay home
With case rates going down, vaccine rates going up and restrictions across the country relaxing, it's a recipe for a busy spring break travel season.
With case rates going down, vaccine rates going up and restrictions across the country relaxing, it's a recipe for a busy spring break travel season.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
High rate of COVID-19 antibodies found in children, study shows
A study out of Northern Virginia shows children had a surprisingly high rate of COVID-19 antibodies.
A study out of Northern Virginia shows children had a surprisingly high rate of COVID-19 antibodies.
Birx says she still thinks about Trump’s comments on injecting disinfectant ‘every day’
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
Scientist with son who suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome hopes research can help COVID-19 patients
Ron Davis, a Stanford University professor recognized for his work in genetics and biochemistry, changed his field of study when his son fell seriously ill with a chronic fatigue syndrome that has been reported in COVID-19 patients.
Ron Davis, a Stanford University professor recognized for his work in genetics and biochemistry, changed his field of study when his son fell seriously ill with a chronic fatigue syndrome that has been reported in COVID-19 patients.
DC among most desired travel destinations for 2021 as COVID restrictions loosen
Washington, D.C. has once again ranked among "the most desired domestic destinations" during 2021, according to AAA. The ranking comes as COVID-19 restrictions in the District begin to loosen and more Americans become vaccinated.
Washington, D.C. has once again ranked among "the most desired domestic destinations" during 2021, according to AAA. The ranking comes as COVID-19 restrictions in the District begin to loosen and more Americans become vaccinated.
Short-eared owls make farm in Maryland’s Frederick County their temporary winter home
Western Maryland hit the snowfall jackpot this winter and for one farm in Frederick County the cold temperatures and snowflakes also marked the arrival of a welcomed guest -- the short-eared owl.
Western Maryland hit the snowfall jackpot this winter and for one farm in Frederick County the cold temperatures and snowflakes also marked the arrival of a welcomed guest -- the short-eared owl.
FEMA to reimburse families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
Loudoun County Public Schools to begin 4 days a week of in-person learning starting April 20
Loudoun County Public Schools will begin offering four days of in-person instruction a week starting this spring.
Loudoun County Public Schools will begin offering four days of in-person instruction a week starting this spring.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund