US infection rate rising outside New York metropolitan area as states open up

US infection rate rising outside New York metropolitan area as states open up

Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.

Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.

Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about canceling a summer beach trip

Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about canceling a summer beach trip

With stay-at-home orders still in effect banning leisure travel, many people in the DMV are inquiring about canceling summer beach rentals, but will you get a refund?

With stay-at-home orders still in effect banning leisure travel, many people in the DMV are inquiring about canceling summer beach rentals, but will you get a refund?

Smithsonian's National Zoo may be closed to visitors, but the animals are still having a blast inside

Smithsonian's National Zoo may be closed to visitors, but the animals are still having a blast inside

While life may feel like a zoo right now, in many ways the Smithsonian National Zoo does not. No visitors are allowed inside. Revenue has plummeted. Although there are of course still plenty of animals inside.

While life may feel like a zoo right now, in many ways the Smithsonian National Zoo does not. No visitors are allowed inside. Revenue has plummeted. Although there are of course still plenty of animals inside.

New bill proposes student loan forgiveness for health care workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight

New bill proposes student loan forgiveness for health care workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. 

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. 

White House Coronavirus Task Force could wind down work by early June

White House Coronavirus Task Force could wind down work by early June

The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.

The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.

Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’

Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.

Howard University Hospital opens free COVID-19 testing site in Northeast DC

Howard University Hospital opens free COVID-19 testing site in Northeast DC

Howard University Faculty Practice Plan, in partnership with Bank of America, has opened a free COVID-19 testing site in an effort to serve "diverse Washington, D.C. communities located east of the river." 

Howard University Faculty Practice Plan, in partnership with Bank of America, has opened a free COVID-19 testing site in an effort to serve "diverse Washington, D.C. communities located east of the river." 

DC city council capping delivery app fees during COVID-19 crisis

DC city council capping delivery app fees during COVID-19 crisis

The D.C. City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to place a cap on the fees delivery app services can charge amid the COVID-19 crisis.

The D.C. City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to place a cap on the fees delivery app services can charge amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Coronavirus affects college financial aid — here’s how

Coronavirus affects college financial aid — here’s how

Coronavirus could affect your ability to pay for college. Most students will qualify for the same financial aid, or more, though – and the government is offering help to borrowers with federal student debt.

Coronavirus could affect your ability to pay for college. Most students will qualify for the same financial aid, or more, though – and the government is offering help to borrowers with federal student debt.

Kweisi Mfume rejoins House, in vacant seat of late Elijah Cummings

Kweisi Mfume rejoins House, in vacant seat of late Elijah Cummings

Maryland Democrat Kweisi Mfume rejoined the House on Tuesday to replace the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, taking his oath of office with a protective mask in his left hand, the latest symbol of how Congress and the country are adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic.

Maryland Democrat Kweisi Mfume rejoined the House on Tuesday to replace the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, taking his oath of office with a protective mask in his left hand, the latest symbol of how Congress and the country are adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic.