Washington Convention Center highlights District commitment to surge capacity, officials say
The District may not be on the cusp of reopening, but Mayor Muriel Bowser says one of the pillars it needs to have in place is on its way.
The District may not be on the cusp of reopening, but Mayor Muriel Bowser says one of the pillars it needs to have in place is on its way.
WWII Marine vet, 99, beats COVID-19: 'I've gone through hell more than once and this came almost as close'
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
Homeowners delaying mortgage payments during coronavirus — here's how to catch up
Mortgage providers have seen a surge in homeowners seeking relief from their monthly payments in recent weeks. Here are ways to catch up on due payments.
Mortgage providers have seen a surge in homeowners seeking relief from their monthly payments in recent weeks. Here are ways to catch up on due payments.
Carnival cruise bookings soar despite coronavirus, travel company says
Cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August, according to one travel company.
Cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August, according to one travel company.
Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due Wednesday, IRS says
If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.
If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.
The human eye is 'susceptible' to coronavirus infection, new study warns
Researchers widely believe that COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, is transmitted person-to-person, largely via respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes and talking. A new study suggests it can also be transmitted through the eyes from the ACE-2 protein.
Researchers widely believe that COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, is transmitted person-to-person, largely via respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes and talking. A new study suggests it can also be transmitted through the eyes from the ACE-2 protein.
Vice President Pence spends weekend at home after exposure to infected aide
Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating Sunday after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week, but he planned to return to the White House on Monday.
Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating Sunday after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week, but he planned to return to the White House on Monday.
North Texas mom receives life-saving liver transplant the day before Mother's Day
A North Texas family is feeling extra grateful this Mother’s Day after their mom received a life-saving liver transplant Saturday night.
A North Texas family is feeling extra grateful this Mother’s Day after their mom received a life-saving liver transplant Saturday night.
Oldest solitary dolphin happy for human contact amid COVID-19 pandemic
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.
English girl beats leukemia, rings 'end of treatment bell' and celebrates in COVID-19 lockdown
A seven-year-old English girl celebrated the end of her leukemia treatments with her family in quarantine on May 4, ringing an ‘End of Treatment’ bell in her home – instead of at the hospital – to mark the occasion.
A seven-year-old English girl celebrated the end of her leukemia treatments with her family in quarantine on May 4, ringing an ‘End of Treatment’ bell in her home – instead of at the hospital – to mark the occasion.
Northern Virginia health leaders: we’re not ready to reopen
Health directors in northern Virginia say the region is not yet ready to lift stay-at-home orders and other restrictions that the rest of the state is preparing to implement.
Health directors in northern Virginia say the region is not yet ready to lift stay-at-home orders and other restrictions that the rest of the state is preparing to implement.
Unemployment 'could be' nearing Great Depression levels: Mnuchin
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
Wuhan, coronavirus epicenter, reports first case since April 3
China has reported new coronavirus cases in Wuhan for the first time in over a month.
China has reported new coronavirus cases in Wuhan for the first time in over a month.
Chicago woman tests positive for COVID-19 after childbirth, is released and dies days later
Unique Clay, 31, gave birth on April 30, tested positive for coronavirus, and was sent home with her baby -- only to die days later.
Unique Clay, 31, gave birth on April 30, tested positive for coronavirus, and was sent home with her baby -- only to die days later.
Beachgoers flock to Ocean City after reopening despite pandemic
With most stores still closed and restaurant dining rooms off-limits, the mayor of Ocean City re-opened the beach, boardwalk and Inlet Saturday after they had been closed for more than a month.
With most stores still closed and restaurant dining rooms off-limits, the mayor of Ocean City re-opened the beach, boardwalk and Inlet Saturday after they had been closed for more than a month.
Son mourns for mom who lived at Sagepoint and died of COVID-19 ahead of Mother's Day
Sunday is Mother’s Day: the first holiday Patrick Chesley says his mother won’t be around to celebrate.
Sunday is Mother’s Day: the first holiday Patrick Chesley says his mother won’t be around to celebrate.
Obama calls Trump's coronavirus response an 'absolute chaotic disaster'
Former President Barack Obama on Friday said that the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been an “absolute chaotic disaster” and blamed it on a “selfish” and “tribal” mindset that has become operationalized in government.
Former President Barack Obama on Friday said that the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been an “absolute chaotic disaster” and blamed it on a “selfish” and “tribal” mindset that has become operationalized in government.
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Two more White House aides test positive for coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Virginia Gov Northam details what Phase 1 will look like once the state begins reopening
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam stopped short of formalizing May 15 as the date for reopening, but the data he showed during a Friday news conference suggests that the state is on its way.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam stopped short of formalizing May 15 as the date for reopening, but the data he showed during a Friday news conference suggests that the state is on its way.