Nearly 8M have fallen into poverty since summer as US sees largest increase in single year
Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.
Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.
Studies suggest 4 vitamins to lower risk of severe cases of COVID-19
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.
Lyft leads coalition offering 60 million rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites
Lyft is offering 60 million free or discounted rides to and from coronavirus vaccination sites in uninsured, at-risk and low-income communities.
Lyft is offering 60 million free or discounted rides to and from coronavirus vaccination sites in uninsured, at-risk and low-income communities.
Lawmakers press Trump on relief bill as jobless aid expires
“What the president is doing right now is unbelievably cruel,” Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Sunday.
“What the president is doing right now is unbelievably cruel,” Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Sunday.
FOX 5 On The Hill: 'KINDdemic'
The local nonprofit KindWorks joins the show to share its plans for spreading kindness during the pandemic.
The local nonprofit KindWorks joins the show to share its plans for spreading kindness during the pandemic.
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Trump refuses to sign COVID-19 relief bill
Trump refuses to sign COVID-19 relief bill
Moderna vaccine arrives at DC Giant stores
Giant stores in the nation's capital started administering coronavirus vaccines after receiving shipments Saturday from Moderna. Sierra Fox reports.
Giant stores in the nation's capital started administering coronavirus vaccines after receiving shipments Saturday from Moderna. Sierra Fox reports.
'We have a big problem': Experts fear the holidays will fuel the US COVID-19 crisis
Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.
Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.
DC-area residents keep the 'holiday spirit' alive despite pandemic’s presence
This year’s unexpected arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has made the holidays feel quite different for a lot of people across the country and in the D.C. region.
This year’s unexpected arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has made the holidays feel quite different for a lot of people across the country and in the D.C. region.
'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
New coronavirus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria, Africa's CDC says
Africa’s top public health official says another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, but further investigation is needed.
Africa’s top public health official says another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, but further investigation is needed.
Idaho boy, 12, falls critically ill from COVID-19 complication
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
COVID-19 takes the life of a beloved Pinellas County music teacher
A beloved music teacher in Pinellas County died suddenly, one day after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
A beloved music teacher in Pinellas County died suddenly, one day after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci celebrating 80th birthday, Christmas at home amid pandemic fight
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
House GOP, Dems stymie requests to reconsider stimulus, spending package after Trump grievances
House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others' "unanimous consent" requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package.
House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others' "unanimous consent" requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package.
Christmas Eve milestone: California tops 2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus
California’s infection rate — in terms of number of cases per 100,000 people — is lower than the U.S. average but its 40 million residents means it outpaces other states in sheer numbers. More than 23,000 Californians have died since the pandemic began.
California’s infection rate — in terms of number of cases per 100,000 people — is lower than the U.S. average but its 40 million residents means it outpaces other states in sheer numbers. More than 23,000 Californians have died since the pandemic began.
'God given right:' Christmas carolers in California defy orders, sing without masks
"Everything that's been inflicted upon us right now is unconstitutional and illegal. We have every right to be out here singing to the Lord, singing to Jesus, celebrating Christmas," said Francine Knittel.
"Everything that's been inflicted upon us right now is unconstitutional and illegal. We have every right to be out here singing to the Lord, singing to Jesus, celebrating Christmas," said Francine Knittel.
US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
Indoor dining still banned in Prince George's, Montgomery counties after judges' rulings
Indoor dining will stay closed in Prince George's County and Montgomery County after two judges denied the Restaurant Association of Maryland's request to issue a temporary restraining order to permit restaurants to reopen indoor dining on Wednesday.
Indoor dining will stay closed in Prince George's County and Montgomery County after two judges denied the Restaurant Association of Maryland's request to issue a temporary restraining order to permit restaurants to reopen indoor dining on Wednesday.
Reservations and tickets for 'COVID-safe' activities high in demand during holiday season
With so many restrictions and guidelines across the D.C. region telling people to avoid holiday gatherings, many are probably still trying to find ways to enjoy this festive time, safely.
With so many restrictions and guidelines across the D.C. region telling people to avoid holiday gatherings, many are probably still trying to find ways to enjoy this festive time, safely.