D.C.’s Basilica of the National Shrine streams Easter Sunday service

D.C.’s Basilica of the National Shrine streams Easter Sunday service

Hundreds of pews sat empty as D.C.’s Shrine of the National Basilica, the country’s largest Catholic Church, streamed its Easter Sunday service in a nearly empty building that in years past, hosted around 10,000 worshipers celebrating Resurrection Day.

Hundreds of pews sat empty as D.C.’s Shrine of the National Basilica, the country’s largest Catholic Church, streamed its Easter Sunday service in a nearly empty building that in years past, hosted around 10,000 worshipers celebrating Resurrection Day.

DC mayor says coronavirus outbreak will peak in June in nation's capital

DC mayor says coronavirus outbreak will peak in June in nation's capital

While President Trump  is hoping to have the country opened by May 1, Washington, D.C.'s  mayor says the nation’s capital won’t see a surge in COVID-19 infections until June.

While President Trump  is hoping to have the country opened by May 1, Washington, D.C.'s  mayor says the nation’s capital won’t see a surge in COVID-19 infections until June.

Thunderbirds honor coronavirus responders with Las Vegas flyover for 'true heroes'

Thunderbirds honor coronavirus responders with Las Vegas flyover for 'true heroes'

High in the skies over Las Vegas, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron -- also known as the “Thunderbirds" -- showed its support on Saturday for those on the frontlines responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

High in the skies over Las Vegas, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron -- also known as the “Thunderbirds" -- showed its support on Saturday for those on the frontlines responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

GOP leaders hit brakes on virus aid as governors seek help

GOP leaders hit brakes on virus aid as governors seek help

As governors plead for aid, Republican leaders in Congress said Saturday they prefer replenishing a $350 billion small business program rather than negotiate the broader coronavirus package Democrats are pushing with the White House.

As governors plead for aid, Republican leaders in Congress said Saturday they prefer replenishing a $350 billion small business program rather than negotiate the broader coronavirus package Democrats are pushing with the White House.

FDA chief says US near coronavirus peak, but warns of moving too fast

FDA chief says US near coronavirus peak, but warns of moving too fast

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn said Sunday that he believes that the United States is “very close to the peak” of the coronavirus pandemic, but cautioned that given the fast-moving nature of the contagion “we really have to take this day by day."

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn said Sunday that he believes that the United States is “very close to the peak” of the coronavirus pandemic, but cautioned that given the fast-moving nature of the contagion “we really have to take this day by day."

Crime drops around the world as coronavirus keeps people inside

Crime drops around the world as coronavirus keeps people inside

The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.

The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.

DC closes Beach Drive, other streets to cars to encourage "essential exercise"

DC closes Beach Drive, other streets to cars to encourage "essential exercise"

Officials have closed Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park and other streets to motorists so that runners and bicyclists can access them unbothered for "essential exercise" during the coronavirus outbreak.

Officials have closed Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park and other streets to motorists so that runners and bicyclists can access them unbothered for "essential exercise" during the coronavirus outbreak.

Boris Johnson out of the hospital, says staff saved his life

Boris Johnson out of the hospital, says staff saved his life

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the new coronavirus.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the new coronavirus.

DC jail reports four new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 53

DC jail reports four new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 53

The D.C. Department of Corrections has reported four new coronavirus cases among inmates, bringing the total in the District's jail to 53.

The D.C. Department of Corrections has reported four new coronavirus cases among inmates, bringing the total in the District's jail to 53.

U.S. passes Italy for world's highest coronavirus death toll

U.S. passes Italy for world's highest coronavirus death toll

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy's for the highest in the world Saturday at more than 20,071, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest braced for a potential surge in victims and moved to snuff out smoldering hot spots of contagion before they erupt.With the New York area still deep in crisis, fear mounted over the spread of the scourge into the nation's heartland. 

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy's for the highest in the world Saturday at more than 20,071, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest braced for a potential surge in victims and moved to snuff out smoldering hot spots of contagion before they erupt.With the New York area still deep in crisis, fear mounted over the spread of the scourge into the nation's heartland. 

DC Fish Market reopens after social distancing shutdown

DC Fish Market reopens after social distancing shutdown

The historic Municipal Fish Market at the D.C. Wharf finally reopened Saturday to a few frustrated customers after District officials forced the emergency shutdown of the popular seafood spot last weekend.

The historic Municipal Fish Market at the D.C. Wharf finally reopened Saturday to a few frustrated customers after District officials forced the emergency shutdown of the popular seafood spot last weekend.

Are schools open? Governor, NYC mayor give different answers

Are schools open? Governor, NYC mayor give different answers

Governor and mayor locked horns again Saturday, this time over whether school buildings in the nation's largest district would close for the rest of the year, with classes continuing online.

Governor and mayor locked horns again Saturday, this time over whether school buildings in the nation's largest district would close for the rest of the year, with classes continuing online.