Category Archives: WMAL News Now Headlines

Biden joins growing call for release of racial data on virus
DETROIT (AP) – Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is joining a growing call for the release of comprehensive racial data amid the coronavirus pandemic. He says the virus has put a spotligh...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2020

‘Saturday Night Live’ to air show, observe social distancing
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Saturday Night Live" will be back on the air this weekend with a show that abides by social distancing rules. The comedy sketch show will include a "Weekend Update" news segment an...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2020

New social distancing measures go into effect at District grocery stores Thursday
Heather Curtis WMAL.com MARYLAND (WMAL) – D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an order Wednesday that she said is designed to protect frontline grocery workers and the food supply chain during the p...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2020

UK’s Johnson out of intensive care as condition improves
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, his office said Thursday. In a statement, a spokesman at 10, Downing Street said Johnson "has been moved this e...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2020

Smithfield Temporarily Shuts Down Pork Plant Due To Coronavirus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Smithfield pork processing plant in South Dakota will close will temporarily close for cleaning after over 80 employees were confirmed to have the coronavirus, the company anno...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2020

Wall Street Climbs After Fed Stuns Markets Again With Aid
NEW YORK - Stocks rose in midday trading on Wall Street Thursday after the Federal Reserve launched its latest unprecedented effort to support the economy through the coronavirus outbreak. The central...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2020

General Says Coronavirus Likely To Affect More Navy Ships
WASHINGTON - Pentagon leaders anticipate that the coronavirus is likely to strike more Navy ships at sea after an outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific infected more than 400 sailors, a t...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2020

Trump-Biden Election Off-Limits For US Bettors (So Far)
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Double down on Donald, or bet big on Biden? Plenty of Americans would like the chance to place a bet on the upcoming presidential election (and sports books would love to take th...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2020

Fan Sues Tiger Woods, Caddie, Claiming He Was Pushed 2 Years Ago
A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Tiger Woods and his caddie, claiming he suffered injuries from the caddie pushing him out of the way during the Valspar Championship that Woods played two yea...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2020

First Lady Spreads Easter Cheer To Workers During Pandemic
WASHINGTON - Melania Trump is spreading some colorful Easter cheer to workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.With the annual White House Easter Egg Roll canceled due to concerns about ...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2020
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