Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead after coronavirus-induced pneumonia, son says
Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, leaving six sons and a deep legacy. He was 85.
Dr. Anthony Fauci under increased security after receiving threats: report
The nation's top infectious disease expert is under increased security tonight after receiving threats, according to The Washington Post.
Dolly Parton donates $1 million to Vanderbilt University to aid in coronavirus treatment research
Parton tweeted that the school had been making "exciting advancements" in research for a COVID-19 cure.
DC mayor says no ‘hot spots’ for coronavirus
Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday said District data doesn’t show any particular hotspots amid the coronavirus outbreak in the nation’s capital.
Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus
Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died in Britain as a result of the coronavirus, his agent said on Wednesday. He was 76.
Prince George’s County pastor holds service in defiance of Governor’s order
A defiant pastor in Prince George’s County appears to have disregarded Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s social distancing rules.
Guy Fieri helps launch relief fund to aid restaurant workers financially impacted by COVID-19
The fiery food personality teamed up with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) on the initiative.
Dolly Parton to read bedtime stories for children during the coronavirus pandemic
The signer said she will read books from the Imagination Library every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Billionaire Mark Cuban on COVID-19 crisis: This is the time to care for employees, not stakeholders
Billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban has been very vocal regarding the delay in the stimulus package to help the nation's economy stay afloat amid the pandemic. Here's the full interview with FOX 11.
Virginia coronavirus case total passes 1,000; 25 now dead
Virginia now has more than 1,000 confirmed coronavirus cases.
Betty White is safe, in quarantine amid coronavirus pandemic: report
White, 98, is also reportedly only coming in direct contact with folks who are taking the pandemic as seriously as she is.
Super Bowl MVP Terrell Davis donates $400K worth of products to Feeding America: 'Leading by example'
Two-time Super Bowl champion Terrell Davis is stepping up to help those impacted by the coronavirus, vowing to donate around $400,000 worth of products to food banks across the country.
Volunteers train to roll out D.C. coronavirus test sites
Around 40 volunteers gathered for training at the D.C. Armory in Southeast on Saturday as they prepare for the district’s growing coronavirus battle.
Harlem Globetrotters great Curly Neal dies at 77
The Globetrotters said Fred "Curly" Neal died in his home outside of Houston on Thursday morning.
Chef José Andrés featured on TIME's new cover: 'Without empathy, nothing works.'
Celebrity chef José Andrés has been featured on TIME's newest cover as he works to feed world amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Idris Elba gives coronavirus health update, says he and wife still not experiencing any symptoms
Idris Elba took to Twitter to give fans an update on his condition after revealing that both he and his wife have coronavirus.
THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS: A LIVE FOX 5 Special with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joined FOX 5 for an exclusive commercial-free half-hour special on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bindi Irwin marries Chandler Powell in private ceremony with no guests due to the coronavirus
Bindi Irwin revealed that she married fiance Chandler Powell at a small ceremony without any guests in order to keep friends and family safe from the spread of the coronavirus.
DC mayor orders closures of non-essential businesses in the District amid COVID-19 spread
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order Tuesday to temporarily close all non-essential businesses in the District in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The order also prohibits the gathering of groups of 10 or more people.
Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at Sarasota Memorial from COVID-19 complications
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.