Senate passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
COVID-19 vaccine milestone: US surpasses goal of 200 million shots administered in less than 100 days
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
DC crosswalk dancers chat with FOX 5 about the making of the video and more!
Their video exploded online – now a group of performers who stopped traffic near the National Mall over the weekend with their amazing crosswalk dance said it was all done to make people happy!
Their video exploded online – now a group of performers who stopped traffic near the National Mall over the weekend with their amazing crosswalk dance said it was all done to make people happy!
CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
FBI warns of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online, says illegal sales endanger public health
The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.
The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.
FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
Washington Wizards welcome fans back to Capital One Arena
For the first time this season, fans will be in the stands at Capital One Arena for a Washington Wizards game.
For the first time this season, fans will be in the stands at Capital One Arena for a Washington Wizards game.
Virginia schools' musicals, concerts will have expanded crowds
Virginia high school musicals and concerts will now be able to play to a much bigger crowd after Governor Ralph Northam eased attendance restrictions on school performance events.
Virginia high school musicals and concerts will now be able to play to a much bigger crowd after Governor Ralph Northam eased attendance restrictions on school performance events.
Montgomery County issues guidance for in-person graduation ceremonies
The Montgomery County Council has voted on guidance for in-person graduation ceremonies.
The Montgomery County Council has voted on guidance for in-person graduation ceremonies.
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
Virginia expands capacity for school performances
Sports games won't be the only events that spectators will be able to attend at schools in Virginia.
Sports games won't be the only events that spectators will be able to attend at schools in Virginia.
George Washington University requiring vaccinations for students, faculty and staff
George Washington University is joining the growing list of schools which will require students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the fall, but also going a step further, requiring the same of faculty and staff.
George Washington University is joining the growing list of schools which will require students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the fall, but also going a step further, requiring the same of faculty and staff.
Fairfax County to open new mass vaccination site; Virginia sends COVID-19 vaccine reminder alerts
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and other federal and state officials will visit a new COVID-19 mass vaccination site in Tysons Corner Monday ahead of its Tuesday opening.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and other federal and state officials will visit a new COVID-19 mass vaccination site in Tysons Corner Monday ahead of its Tuesday opening.
Tears of joy as Sue Palka reunites with granddaughter after separated by COVID-19 pandemic
FOX 5's Sue Palka reunited with her granddaughter over the weekend -- and Sue says it feels so good!
FOX 5's Sue Palka reunited with her granddaughter over the weekend -- and Sue says it feels so good!
DC denies church's request for vaccinated-only section
A recent request for a seating plan to include a vaccinated-only section which would be exempt from social distancing requirements has been denied by the District government.
A recent request for a seating plan to include a vaccinated-only section which would be exempt from social distancing requirements has been denied by the District government.
Volunteers vow to keep pandemic food giveaways going in Prince George's County
Volunteers in charge of a pandemic food giveaway that started as a temporary project last year in Prince George’s County have vowed to keep that effort going and continue supporting communities most in need.
Volunteers in charge of a pandemic food giveaway that started as a temporary project last year in Prince George’s County have vowed to keep that effort going and continue supporting communities most in need.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 3 million people
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
Regulators issue warning about Peloton treadmill after child dies, 40 others injured
Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
Biden administration to invest $1.7B to identify, track coronavirus variants
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.