Category Archives: WMAL News Now

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids
Kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine appear safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday as the U.S. cons...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2021

Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
NEW YORK (AP) - Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst, who was sentenced last week in California to life in prison for killing a confidante, has been charged in suburban New York City with the de...
Syndicated Author Oct 22, 2021

FBI: Cash, shredded papers seen at Maryland couple’s home in spy case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI found a trash bag of shredded documents, thousands of dollars in cash, latex gloves and a "go-bag" when they searched the home of a Maryland couple accused of trying to ...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2021

Senator asks Facebook CEO to testify on Instagram and kids
WASHINGTON (AP) - The senator leading a probe of Facebook's Instagram and its impact on young people is asking Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify before the panel that has heard far-reaching crit...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2021

FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose ca...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2021

FBI: Items linked to Brian Laundrie found in Florida park
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Items believed to belong to Brian Laundrie, whose girlfriend, Gabby Petito, was found slain after he returned home alone from their cross-country road trip, were discovered...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2021

New Virginia redistricting committee all but gives up map effort
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) - Virginia's new bipartisan redistricting committee all but gave up its effort to draw new congressional maps after committee members could not find consensus on what constitute...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2021

White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11
WASHINGTON (AP) - Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it ...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2021

Virginia expects $2B in public-private broadband funding
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia has received a record number of local and private sector applications to match state investments in broadband connectivity and the state expects more than $2 billion in t...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2021

NYC requiring vaccine for cops, firefighters, city workers
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City will require police officers, firefighters and other municipal workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be placed on unpaid leave, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday...
Syndicated Author Oct 20, 2021
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Contact WMAL
Studio Lines: 888-630-WMAL (9625)
News Room: 202-686-3020
Programming: 202-686-3100 Ext. 2358
Email Directory
Programming
Newsroom
Sales
Website Questions or Comments