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4/13 – Virginia is ceasing the use of all Johnson & Johnson vaccines while the federal government investigates rare reports of potentially dangerous blood clots among recipients of the vaccine. (READ MORE) 4/5 – All Maryland residents 16 and up will be eligible to get vaccinated at mass vaccination sites on Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan…… Continue Reading

House Passes $2.2T Rescue Package, Rushes It To Trump

The House has approved a $2.2 trillion rescue package, rushing it to President Donald Trump for his signature… Continue Reading

Pandemic prompts changes to funerals at Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery is changing the way it does funerals because of the pandemic… Continue Reading

Texas Man Jailed For Online Threats Against Nancy Pelosi

A Texas man faces federal charges after he made online posts threatening Democrats, including U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, authorities said… Continue Reading

‘Baby Shark’ Earworm Reworked For The Coronavirus Outbreak

Pinkfong’s “Baby Shark” — that jingle earworm that every toddler seems to know — has been reworked to teach good hygiene to combat COVID-19… Continue Reading

Federal Prisons Struggle To Combat Growing COVID-19 Fears

Attorney General William Barr said Thursday that the Justice Department takes seriously “our responsibility to protect those who are put in our custody”… Continue Reading

House Debates $2.2T Virus Relief Bill Amid Last-Minute Snag

The House kicked off debate Friday on a $2.2 trillion package to ease the coronavirus pandemic’s devastating toll on the U.S. economy and health care system… Continue Reading