Biden wants Congress to pass emergency COVID-19 aid this year
President-elect Joe Biden is calling on Congress to enact billions of dollars in emergency COVID-19 assistance before the year’s end, according to a senior aide who warned Friday that “there’s no more room for delay.”
President-elect Joe Biden is calling on Congress to enact billions of dollars in emergency COVID-19 assistance before the year’s end, according to a senior aide who warned Friday that “there’s no more room for delay.”
Wall Street slips amid worries about worsening COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. stocks are pulling a bit lower in afternoon trading Friday as worries about the worsening pandemic weigh on rising optimism about a coming coronavirus vaccine.
U.S. stocks are pulling a bit lower in afternoon trading Friday as worries about the worsening pandemic weigh on rising optimism about a coming coronavirus vaccine.
Rudy Giuliani’s son, a White House aide, tests positive for COVID-19
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
U.S.-Canadian border closure extended through Dec. 21
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
Missing your stimulus check? There's one last chance to claim an Economic Impact Payment from the IRS
There is still time to receive a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), but the clock is ticking.
There is still time to receive a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), but the clock is ticking.
What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US
Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic -- but not until after a long, hard winter.
Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic -- but not until after a long, hard winter.
Coronavirus impacting holiday travel
A resurgent coronavirus is impacting holiday travel - and the workers who provide it.
A resurgent coronavirus is impacting holiday travel - and the workers who provide it.
Gaithersburg dry ice company looking to help out coronavirus storage effort
This week Pfizer plans to file for emergency approval of its coronavirus vaccine. The company said it’s 95 percent effective and has no major side effects – but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easy to get it to the public.
This week Pfizer plans to file for emergency approval of its coronavirus vaccine. The company said it’s 95 percent effective and has no major side effects – but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easy to get it to the public.
Montgomery County Police encourage extra caution for online ‘holiday shopping’ during pandemic
With the pandemic continuing to rage on, many people across the country and in the DMV have given online shopping even more popularity.
With the pandemic continuing to rage on, many people across the country and in the DMV have given online shopping even more popularity.
Netflix's 'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe accused of inhumane treatment, improper handling of animals
The U.S. Justice Department filed the complaint in federal district court in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
The U.S. Justice Department filed the complaint in federal district court in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
COVID-19 ‘immune memory’ could last at least 6 months, study suggests
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
Virginia pandemic restrictions apply to Nation's Gun Show: judge
A judge on Thursday rejected a legal challenge from one of the nation's largest gun shows to newly imposed pandemic restrictions in Virginia that will force cancellation of an upcoming exposition.
A judge on Thursday rejected a legal challenge from one of the nation's largest gun shows to newly imposed pandemic restrictions in Virginia that will force cancellation of an upcoming exposition.
Montgomery County officials maintaining strict coronavirus restrictions during holiday season
With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.
With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.
FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Porch pirate paranoia
More people amid the pandemic are turning to online shopping, but many harbor fears of their packages being stolen from their front doors.
More people amid the pandemic are turning to online shopping, but many harbor fears of their packages being stolen from their front doors.
Local governments stepping up coronavirus safety enforcement
With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.
With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.
Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid COVID-19 betting claim
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
‘URGENT ALERT’: CDC urges mask use, social distancing ‘NOW’ amid COVID-19 surge
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
All Smithsonian museums, National Zoo, to temporarily close amid rising COVID-19 cases
The Smithsonian Institution has announced all Smithsonian museums, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close to the public starting Monday, Nov. 23 due to rising regional and national cases of COVID-19.
The Smithsonian Institution has announced all Smithsonian museums, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close to the public starting Monday, Nov. 23 due to rising regional and national cases of COVID-19.