On Feb. 14, 2018, Sari Kaufman was a 15 year old high school student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, when a gunman opened fire and killed 17 people, a majority of…
The coronavirus dilemma: Are we using ventilators too…
As hospitals seek innovative solutions to treat the surge of COVID-19 patients with resources running thin, expanding ventilator supply has been central to the conversation. Research has shown that only a third of patients placed…
Trumps threat of total immigration ban ignites outrage,…
President Donald Trump’s announcement on Twitter that his administration would temporarily stop immigration into the U.S. amid the pandemic ignited both confusion and outrage Tuesday as the true consequences of the order remained unclear and…
Schumer says deal reached on small business funding…
The top Senate Democrat said a vote could happen Tuesday afternoon. April 21, 2020, 3:22 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The Senate is expected to approve…
Severe weather expected Northeast, new storm to hit…
Four reported tornadoes moved through Florida producing damage in the state. April 21, 2020, 12:28 PM 2 min read In the last two days there have been 14 reported tornadoes in four states from Texas…
‘I would be an excellent running mate’: Straightforward…
As former Vice President Joe Biden now turns toward choosing a partner for his presidential ticket, some of his potential choices aren’t holding back-- even as the trail turns virtual amid the COVID-19 crisis which…
COVID-19 survivor launches plasma donor group to help…
Diana Berrent founded Survivor Corps to mobilize volunteers with antibodies. April 20, 2020, 6:44 PM 7 min read 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A woman who overcame the coronavirus has…
Coronavirus pandemic brings Bens Chili Bowl, iconic DC…
Sage Ali’s family has been through a lot, seen a lot. His parents, Ben and Virginia, lived through segregation and the strictures of Jim Crow. Much of downtown Washington, D.C. was off-limits to them. The…
Coronavirus economic updates: Crude oil prices plummet to…
The coronavirus pandemic has quickly evolved from a health care crisis to a financial one, shuttering businesses, upending industries and sending financial markets reeling. Here's the latest news on how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting…