$600 weekly unemployment benefit ends, but will it be extended? Here’s what you need to know
The $600 weekly boost in jobless aid that millions of people have received since early in the pandemic is set to expire.
The $600 weekly boost in jobless aid that millions of people have received since early in the pandemic is set to expire.
Virginia high school football delayed until spring
High School football players in Virginia may not be able to play this fall – but at least they’ll be able to get back on the field in the spring.
High School football players in Virginia may not be able to play this fall – but at least they’ll be able to get back on the field in the spring.
Restaurants struggling with lockdowns
Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington President and CEO Kathy Hollinger talks about the challenges restaurateurs are facing amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington President and CEO Kathy Hollinger talks about the challenges restaurateurs are facing amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Keeping faith during the pandemic
The Reverend Dr. Howard-John Wesley ? senior pastor at the Alfred Street Baptist Church ? discusses how his church community is keeping the faith in the era of the novel coronavirus.
The Reverend Dr. Howard-John Wesley ? senior pastor at the Alfred Street Baptist Church ? discusses how his church community is keeping the faith in the era of the novel coronavirus.
Business economists sketch a more hopeful outlook
In the past three months, the outlook for the U.S. economy has improved in the eyes of business economists. However, the optimism is couched somewhat by the resurgence of the coronavirus.
In the past three months, the outlook for the U.S. economy has improved in the eyes of business economists. However, the optimism is couched somewhat by the resurgence of the coronavirus.
University of Maryland students seeking to cancel leases at on-campus apartments told they can't
The company managing two university-associated apartment complexes won't allow students to cancel their leases, despite that option being offered to any other student living on campus as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The company managing two university-associated apartment complexes won't allow students to cancel their leases, despite that option being offered to any other student living on campus as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
DC releases list of high risk states
The District released its list of states that are considered ?high-risk? for travelers on Monday.
The District released its list of states that are considered ?high-risk? for travelers on Monday.
UMD housing dispute
Some University of Maryland students are on the hook for housing they can't occupy.
Some University of Maryland students are on the hook for housing they can't occupy.
University of Maryland housing controversy
The company managing two university-associated apartment complexes won't allow students to cancel their leases, despite that option being offered to any other student living on campus as a result of the pandemic.
The company managing two university-associated apartment complexes won't allow students to cancel their leases, despite that option being offered to any other student living on campus as a result of the pandemic.
'I was speechless': Woman who witnessed couple wearing Nazi face masks recounts incident at Walmart
A simple trip to the store for Raphaela Mueller and Ben Ruesch turned into a strange moment on Saturday when they noticed a couple wearing Nazi flag face masks at the Marshall, Minnesota Walmart.
A simple trip to the store for Raphaela Mueller and Ben Ruesch turned into a strange moment on Saturday when they noticed a couple wearing Nazi flag face masks at the Marshall, Minnesota Walmart.
Trump administration 'hopeful' it can release coronavirus treatment news 'in the coming days'
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said on Sunday that he is “hopeful” that the Trump administration will be able to release new information about therapies to treat the novel coronavirus “in the coming days.”
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said on Sunday that he is “hopeful” that the Trump administration will be able to release new information about therapies to treat the novel coronavirus “in the coming days.”
More money? Mnuchin optimistic as GOP set to introduce 2nd coronavirus stimulus bill
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said, during an interview on "Fox News Sunday," that after weekend discussions he remains optimistic regarding a second coronavirus stimulus package, with Senate Republicans planning to introduce a bill Monday -- with just 100 days before the presidential election.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said, during an interview on "Fox News Sunday," that after weekend discussions he remains optimistic regarding a second coronavirus stimulus package, with Senate Republicans planning to introduce a bill Monday -- with just 100 days before the presidential election.
Many Americans should be getting $1,200 checks in August, Treasury Secretary says
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says that many Americans will be getting another $1,200 stimulus check in August. But, he says that the GOP is determined to cut down the $600/week in extra federal unemployment benefits that millions have been getting for months.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says that many Americans will be getting another $1,200 stimulus check in August. But, he says that the GOP is determined to cut down the $600/week in extra federal unemployment benefits that millions have been getting for months.
DC's mask mandate being ignored by some
Two days after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order requiring people to wear masks outside with few exceptions, take a look around the District and you’ll likely spot quite a few people who aren’t.
Two days after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order requiring people to wear masks outside with few exceptions, take a look around the District and you’ll likely spot quite a few people who aren’t.
LAPD officer, whose wife is pregnant with twins, dies after 'long, courageous battle' with COVID-19
A Los Angeles Police Department officer died Friday due to the coronavirus, becoming the agency's first sworn officer to fall victim to COVID-19.
A Los Angeles Police Department officer died Friday due to the coronavirus, becoming the agency's first sworn officer to fall victim to COVID-19.
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Businesses go back to following COVID-19 restrictions in Anne Arundel County after spike in transmission
Weekend plans for people going to indoor and outdoor restaurants and bars in Anne Arundel County will feel different once again.
Weekend plans for people going to indoor and outdoor restaurants and bars in Anne Arundel County will feel different once again.
COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Colorado researchers develop COVID-19 test that requires no swab and can produce results in 45 minutes
Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, have developed a new rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test that they say is able to render results in 45 minutes, requiring no swabs.
Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, have developed a new rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test that they say is able to render results in 45 minutes, requiring no swabs.
‘Massive reductions’: Trump signs executive orders to lower prescription drug costs
The president discussed price discrepancies for prescription drugs between the United States and other countries.
The president discussed price discrepancies for prescription drugs between the United States and other countries.