DC expanding COVID-19 testing criteria
The District is deploying some new tools in its fight against the novel coronavirus, which accounts for more than 125 deaths in the city.
The District is deploying some new tools in its fight against the novel coronavirus, which accounts for more than 125 deaths in the city.
Apparel company donating Maryland Strong masks for every one sold
A Maryland clothing company is trying to do its part to help the state fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Maryland clothing company is trying to do its part to help the state fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Barr: DOJ may side with citizens who sue states over 'onerous' coronavirus restrictions
Attorney General Bill Barr took a clear swipe Tuesday at state restrictions on citizens during the coronavirus pandemic, indicating not only that people could sue over measures that go too far but that the Justice Department could end up siding with them against the states.
Attorney General Bill Barr took a clear swipe Tuesday at state restrictions on citizens during the coronavirus pandemic, indicating not only that people could sue over measures that go too far but that the Justice Department could end up siding with them against the states.
Capitol Heights church, Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen feeding those in need today
A team that includes Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen will be feeding those in need today at Maple Springs Baptist Church in Capitol Heights.
A team that includes Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen will be feeding those in need today at Maple Springs Baptist Church in Capitol Heights.
Trump instructs Navy to destroy 'any and all Iranian gunboats' harassing American warships at sea
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they harass American Navy vessels at sea.
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they harass American Navy vessels at sea.
Biden says he’d make Michelle Obama his running mate 'in a heartbeat'
Joe Biden said he’d choose Michelle Obama to be his running mate if she expressed interest, though he also downplayed the idea — saying he doubts the former first lady wants to live anywhere near the White House again.
Joe Biden said he’d choose Michelle Obama to be his running mate if she expressed interest, though he also downplayed the idea — saying he doubts the former first lady wants to live anywhere near the White House again.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago furloughs 153 servers, cooks amid coronavirus pandemic
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
DC mayor says city is ‘flattening the curve in an amazing way,’ but must wait to reopen economy
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser struck an optimistic tone on Tuesday, saying the city has made great strides in its fight to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, but cautioned that talk of fully reopening the economy is still in the distance.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser struck an optimistic tone on Tuesday, saying the city has made great strides in its fight to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, but cautioned that talk of fully reopening the economy is still in the distance.
Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
South Korea says no suspicious activity in North amid Kim health concerns
The South Korean government is looking into reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition after surgery
The South Korean government is looking into reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition after surgery
'Political game'? Governors push back on President Trump's virus charge
A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.
A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.
Kanye West, Chick-fil-A partner with LA Dream Center to serve 300K meals during coronavirus pandemic
Over 300,000 meals have been served through the Los Angeles Dream Center since mid-March — a feat the founder calls a "miracle of biblical proportions."
Over 300,000 meals have been served through the Los Angeles Dream Center since mid-March — a feat the founder calls a "miracle of biblical proportions."
Maryland acquires 500,000 COVID-19 tests from South Korea after weeks of discussions
Maryland has acquired 500,00 COVID-19 tests after weeks of discussions with South Korea.
Maryland has acquired 500,00 COVID-19 tests after weeks of discussions with South Korea.
Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan was critical in acquiring 500K South Korean test kits, gov says
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was able to celebrate a rare milestone in the state’s battle against COVID-19 on Monday – a victory.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was able to celebrate a rare milestone in the state’s battle against COVID-19 on Monday – a victory.
DC property crime down nearly 40 percent amid COVID-19 social distancing restrictions
Social distancing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic may have created conditions for at least one improvement in the District - a drop in property crime.
Social distancing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic may have created conditions for at least one improvement in the District - a drop in property crime.
Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
Evolving aid package offers billions for hospitals, testing
The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement as early as Sunday on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement as early as Sunday on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
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Evolving aid package offers $450 billion for small businesses, hospitals
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he believed a deal could be reached late Sunday or early Monday.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he believed a deal could be reached late Sunday or early Monday.
Bill Cosby had 2 'life-sustaining' surgeries in 2019, publicist reveals in plea for early release
Andrew Wyatt revealed in a press release Saturday that Cosby underwent two life-sustaining surgeries in the fall of 2019.
Andrew Wyatt revealed in a press release Saturday that Cosby underwent two life-sustaining surgeries in the fall of 2019.