Some teachers worried about being first wave back to school
As some school districts prepare to start in-person learning, parents will still have the option to keep their student all virtual. But many teachers won't have the choice to stay home and it's prompting worries about the future and potential impacts to reopening plans.
As some school districts prepare to start in-person learning, parents will still have the option to keep their student all virtual. But many teachers won't have the choice to stay home and it's prompting worries about the future and potential impacts to reopening plans.
Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds
A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.
A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
After school yoga for families
Kelly DiNardo of Past Tense Yoga joins the show to talk about a new option for families stuck in lockdown.
Kelly DiNardo of Past Tense Yoga joins the show to talk about a new option for families stuck in lockdown.
Franklin Graham leads DC prayer march: 'Only God can fix the problems' in our nation
There were some worries the march was a "super spreader" event for COVID-19.
There were some worries the march was a "super spreader" event for COVID-19.
DC launching ‘pilot’ for return to live entertainment at 6 venues
D.C. music venues struggling under the restrictions prompted by the novel coronavirus may have a light at the end of the tunnel.
D.C. music venues struggling under the restrictions prompted by the novel coronavirus may have a light at the end of the tunnel.
Virginia Health officials seek to block Trump rally
A Virginia health official is warning of a “severe public health threat” if a planned campaign rally for President Donald Trump goes forward Friday evening.
A Virginia health official is warning of a “severe public health threat” if a planned campaign rally for President Donald Trump goes forward Friday evening.
Montgomery County school district officials notify employees they may potentially return in 45 days
Montgomery County Public Schools officials issued a notification to employees that they may potentially return to in-person education in 45 days.
Montgomery County Public Schools officials issued a notification to employees that they may potentially return to in-person education in 45 days.
Maryland man who threw bonfire party in violation of COVID-19 restrictions gets 1 year behind bars
A Charles County man who hosted a bonfire party with dozens of people in defiance of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s order to refrain from large gatherings will spend a year behind bars.
A Charles County man who hosted a bonfire party with dozens of people in defiance of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s order to refrain from large gatherings will spend a year behind bars.
Timothy Ray Brown, first man to be cured of HIV infection, now has terminal cancer
The first person known to have been cured of HIV infection says he is terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic treatment 12 years ago.
The first person known to have been cured of HIV infection says he is terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic treatment 12 years ago.
White House ordered to have sign language at virus briefings
The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.
The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, first lady test positive for COVID-19
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and first lady Pamela Northam have tested positive for COVID-19.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and first lady Pamela Northam have tested positive for COVID-19.
Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Selena Gomez shows kidney transplant scar for the first time
Dressed in a bodysuit from her friend Theresa Marie Mingus’s swimwear line, Gomez shared a photo on Instagram displaying her kidney transplant scar.
Dressed in a bodysuit from her friend Theresa Marie Mingus’s swimwear line, Gomez shared a photo on Instagram displaying her kidney transplant scar.
Maryland restaurant association calls for looser restrictions
The Restaurant Association of Maryland says the governor’s recent order to expand indoor dining capacity to 75% doesn’t do enough.
The Restaurant Association of Maryland says the governor’s recent order to expand indoor dining capacity to 75% doesn’t do enough.
Vietnamese police seize 345,000 used condoms ready to be sold as new, reports say
Nearly 800 pounds of used contraceptives were seized by police in Vietnam after they had been cleaned and repackaged to be sold as new, reports say.
Nearly 800 pounds of used contraceptives were seized by police in Vietnam after they had been cleaned and repackaged to be sold as new, reports say.
Increase your credit score during coronavirus by doing this
If you're looking to boost your credit score fast amid the crippling coronavirus pandemic, then you should be doing this.
If you're looking to boost your credit score fast amid the crippling coronavirus pandemic, then you should be doing this.
DC ‘Streatery’ grant aims to keep restaurants in business this winter, mayor’s office says
On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office officially announced a grant program that will help restaurant owners “winterize” outdoor spaces in an effort to keep the restaurants and businesses that heavily relied on “Streatery” outdoor summer spaces afloat as we push into the cooler months.
On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office officially announced a grant program that will help restaurant owners “winterize” outdoor spaces in an effort to keep the restaurants and businesses that heavily relied on “Streatery” outdoor summer spaces afloat as we push into the cooler months.
CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
Local restaurant owners share how they plan to keep customers safe during colder months
Restaurant owners are speaking out about how they plan to keep customers safe as some jurisdictions are increasing indoor dining capacity from 50 to 75 percent in order to survive the colder months.
Restaurant owners are speaking out about how they plan to keep customers safe as some jurisdictions are increasing indoor dining capacity from 50 to 75 percent in order to survive the colder months.