Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
Sue Palka’s last day full of honors, laughs and tears as she says goodbye after legendary career
It was an emotional day at WTTG as Sue Palka, the legendary meteorologist who has been delivering forecasts at the station for over 36 years, took part in her final newscast.
It was an emotional day at WTTG as Sue Palka, the legendary meteorologist who has been delivering forecasts at the station for over 36 years, took part in her final newscast.
Fentanyl peddlers arrested for overdose string that killed 9 in Southwest
D.C. police have announced arrests in a string of fentanyl overdoses that took the lives of nine people earlier this year.
D.C. police have announced arrests in a string of fentanyl overdoses that took the lives of nine people earlier this year.
Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, doubles risk of addiction, study says
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
US Capitol set to partially reopen for guided tours March 28
Officials with the U.S. Capitol announced Wednesday that some public tours of the building will resume with a phased approach starting on Monday, March 28 after being closed for about two years due to the pandemic.
Officials with the U.S. Capitol announced Wednesday that some public tours of the building will resume with a phased approach starting on Monday, March 28 after being closed for about two years due to the pandemic.
A fun surprise for Sue as she says goodbye to the FOX 5 Weather team!
An amazing surprise for Sue Palka as she gets ready to say goodbye to the FOX 5 Weather team!
An amazing surprise for Sue Palka as she gets ready to say goodbye to the FOX 5 Weather team!
New COVID-19 variant popping up in Europe, Asia worries scientists of uptick in US
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Vote for your favorite couple in Virginia Bride Magazine’s luxury dream wedding giveaway
Our FOX 5 viewers have the chance to vote on which couple will take home the dream wedding of a lifetime!
Our FOX 5 viewers have the chance to vote on which couple will take home the dream wedding of a lifetime!
Omicron subvariant BA.2: Health officials call it 'variant of concern'
The subvariant omicron BA.2 has health officials’ attention, just as COVID restrictions have eased up. It has been classified as a "variant of concern," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This variant is also called "stealth" omicron because its genetic mutations could make it difficult to distinguish from the delta variant using PCR tests as compared to the original version of omicron, according to the American Medical Association.
The subvariant omicron BA.2 has health officials’ attention, just as COVID restrictions have eased up. It has been classified as a "variant of concern," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This variant is also called "stealth" omicron because its genetic mutations could make it difficult to distinguish from the delta variant using PCR tests as compared to the original version of omicron, according to the American Medical Association.
Why your DC tap water may have a different taste and smell - and how to reduce it
Have you noticed a change in the taste and smell of your drinking water in D.C.? You're not alone.
Have you noticed a change in the taste and smell of your drinking water in D.C.? You're not alone.
DC trucker convoy protests expected to continue through week
Expect more delays this week on highways around the D.C. region as the trucker convoy protest is expected to continue.
Expect more delays this week on highways around the D.C. region as the trucker convoy protest is expected to continue.
Boy or girl? Jeannette Reyes gender reveal surprise!
An exciting weekend for FOX 5’s Jeannette Reyes and her husband!
An exciting weekend for FOX 5’s Jeannette Reyes and her husband!
Alcohol-related deaths spiked in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trucker convoys cause traffic delays in DC region Saturday
Trucker Convoys protesting COVID-19 mandates are causing traffic issues near Downtown D.C. Saturday.
Trucker Convoys protesting COVID-19 mandates are causing traffic issues near Downtown D.C. Saturday.
US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
Trucker convoys protesting COVID-19 mandates return to DC region Friday
Trucker convoys arrive in the D.C. area again Friday, prompting warnings for drivers to expect heavy traffic throughout the region.
Trucker convoys arrive in the D.C. area again Friday, prompting warnings for drivers to expect heavy traffic throughout the region.
US Health Secretary Becerra warns of COVID-19 funds shortage as virus rebounds in Europe, Asia
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
DC Mayor pushes to help downtown bounce back from the pandemic
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to help downtown D.C. bounce back from the pandemic, after new data indicates restaurant spending is down and properties are struggling to fill commercial real estate spaces.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to help downtown D.C. bounce back from the pandemic, after new data indicates restaurant spending is down and properties are struggling to fill commercial real estate spaces.