'Magic School Bus' author Joanna Cole dies at age 75

Author Joanna Cole, whose “Magic School Bus” books transported millions of young people on extraordinary and educational adventures, has died at age 75.

Trump may intervene in case of St. Louis couple wielding guns at protesters, Missouri governor says

The governor of Missouri says President Trump has promised to "do everything he could within his powers" to shield a St. Louis couple who wielded guns at protesters in their gated community from prosecution, even as an attorney for the client says charges are imminent.

Kanye West drops presidential bid: report

The 43-year-old rapper's campaign has reportedly been suspended less than two weeks after he shocked the nation with a tweet that confirmed his decision to run for president of the United States in November.

Virginia GOP congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus

Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.

WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiver

Elena Delle Donne's request to be medically excused from the WNBA season was denied, according to the league's reigning MVP.

Former Washington football player donates kidney to brother during pandemic

First on FOX 5, we’re following up on a heart-warming story that we first brought you on Good Day DC back in March, when a former Washington Redskins player decided to donate a kidney to his brother. This surgery also took place during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized for treatment of possible infection

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was admitted to a hospital in Baltimore early this morning for the treatment of a possible infection. 

Governor Larry Hogan warns Maryland counties of COVID-19 threat growing in bars

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan delivered an urgent warning to the state’s county leaders on Tuesday, saying that if they don’t enforce COVID-19 restrictions in bars and restaurants now, they risk sliding back on reopening.

Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes

Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.

First Lady Melania Trump encourages Americans to wear face coverings

Just days after President Donald Trump was spotted wearing a face covering for the first time in public, the First Lady encouraged Americans to do the same.

Goodyear PD: 'Empire' actor arrested on domestic violence charges

Police say an actor on the TV series "Empire" has been arrested following a domestic violence and barricade situation in Arizona.

2 men, 2 juveniles charged in murder of rapper Pop Smoke

Two men and two teens were charged Monday in the killing of rap artist Pop Smoke during a robbery at a Hollywood Hills home in February, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook admitted via social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 before the team departed for Orlando.