DC inmate dies of coronavirus

An inmate in the District has died as a result of the novel coronavirus, Mayor Muriel Bowser said on Monday morning.

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.

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.

Virginia Gov. Northam seeks early release for nearly 2,000 inmates

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has called for the early release of nearly 2,000 inmates with less than a year remaining on their sentences.

Senate Democrats stall Trump's $250B business virus aid package

Senate Democrats on Thursday stalled President Donald Trump’s request for $250 billion to supplement a “paycheck protection” program for businesses crippled by the coronavirus outbreak, demanding protections for minority-owned businesses and money for health care providers and state and local governments.

Linda Tripp of Clinton-Lewinsky scandal fame dead at 70

Linda Tripp, whose covert recording of conversations with Monica Lewinsky revealed an affair with then-President Bill Clinton, has died, Fox News confirmed.

Lady Gaga raises $35M for coronavirus fight, curates all-star TV event

Lady Gaga and advocacy organization Global Citizen have raised $35 million to fight the coronavirus and will launch a TV special featuring Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish to combat the growing virus.

Tyler Perry shocks seniors by paying for groceries at Atlanta Krogers

Senior shoppers at Kroger across metro Atlanta were shocked find out that Tyler Perry had already paid their entire grocery tab.

Jose Andres, Washington Nationals team up to serve food to families in need

There won’t be any baseball at Nationals Park this week, but there’s still plenty going on at the home of the defending World Series Champions.

Andrea Bocelli to perform Easter concert at empty Duomo Cathedral in Milan

The opera legend will be accompanied by organist Emanuele Vianelli during his solo “Music for Hope” concert, which will include traditional pieces such as “Ave Maria,” Mascagni’s “Sancta Maria” and “Amazing Grace.”

Folk star John Prine dies of COVID-19 complications

he Grammy Award-winning artist and Country Music Hall of Famer was known for character-driven ballads, songs frequently characterized as evocative, surreal, provocatively witty and soaked in unencumbered realism.

Maryland Governor says state is launching ‘strike teams’ to support nursing homes

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan gave the state’s residents a look at how it’s preparing for the anticipated surge in coronavirus case Tuesday when he toured a field hospital in Baltimore.

Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned Tuesday, according to two officials, just hours after he had publicly apologized for a profanity-laced upbraiding of the officer he fired as captain of the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt.

DC-Baltimore identified as potential future ‘hot spot’ for coronavirus crisis

The D.C.-Baltimore region has been identified as a priority designation for an upcoming coronavirus crisis, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said on Tuesday.