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Prince George's County to start 1st phase of reopening June 1; stay-at-home order being lifted 05/28/2020 10:17am • Maryland's Prince George's County will begin Phase 1 of lifting COVID-19 safety restrictions on June 1. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks referred to it as an "incremental opening" during a Thursday news conference, urging a need for caution. She also will lift the county's stay-at-home order. DC-area members of Congress urge cancellation of July 4 military parade 05/26/2020 05:10pm • A National Guard vehicle sits parked at a security perimeter near the National Mall in Washington before Independence Day celebrations, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) Congressional leaders who represent the national capital region are urging the Trump administration to cance Hong Kong protesters hope for 'miracle' but China's national security law seems impossible to stop 05/25/2020 12:33am • After a months-long break due to the coronavirus pandemic, tear gas returned to the streets of central Hong Kong Sunday, as police clashed with protesters over a proposed national security law. Sunday's march was the first opportunity many Hong Kongers had to respond to Johns Hopkins experts on reopening plans, possible 2nd COVID-19 wave 05/24/2020 09:33pm • Experts at Johns Hopkins held a discussion on Sunday sharing insights and warnings as regions go through phases of reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the takeaways. Could the coronavirus be a seasonal disease? ���I think some people were talking about second wave in the Maryland's court system plans for jury trials to resume in October 05/23/2020 06:29am • The Maryland judiciary is planning a five-phased return after a shutdown for the coronavirus pandemic that will culminate on with the resumption of jury trials in early October. The state's court system, which is now in phase one of its five-part reopening plan, is scheduled to begin phase two at Wicomico Co. couple struggles to stay afloat with underwater mortgage 05/23/2020 05:05am • John Peters (gray shirt) and Sheryl Peters (seated), share their house with friends but are worried they will not be able to refinance their mortgage, which is more than their house is worth. (Paige Leckie/Capital News Service) Each week, John Peters does yard work for neighbors, shuttles friend COVID-19 complicates a busy hurricane season 05/22/2020 05:59pm • FILE - In this May 15, 2020, photo, the Miami skyline is shrouded in clouds as a cyclist rides along Biscayne Bay at Matheson Hammock Park, in Miami. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center, said Thursday, May 21, 2020, that six to 10 of the storms could develop Dulles Airport workers want a safety plan and health care before returning to work 05/22/2020 08:24am • Workers who clean, disinfect and transport passengers around our area's airports are concerned for their safety when they return to work, as the coronavirus pandemic continues. "Safety comes first for our co-workers," said Gebrish Weldemariam who works at Dulles International Airport. Weldemar Prince George's Co. looks to reopen June 1; more contact tracing in Md. 05/21/2020 04:37pm • Prince George's County, Maryland, is on its way to a modified reopening June 1, provided current coronavirus data trends continue, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said Thursday. COVID-19 positivity rates, hospitalizations and deaths in the county have been declining, Alsobrooks' office said in FBI faces new safety challenges in era of COVID-19 05/19/2020 07:35pm • In addition to their usual duties arresting spies, stopping terrorist attacks, shutting down and investigating a variety of other criminal activities, FBI agents are keeping a close eye on COVID-19. ���We���re out there continuing to conduct our investigations, execute search warrants and make ar Arlington National Cemetery limits Memorial Day weekend visitors to family pass holders 05/18/2020 04:26am • Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia will only open to family pass holders during Memorial Day weekend, and visitors will be required to comply with social distancing guidelines and wear face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Charles ���Ray��� Alexander Jr., the cemetery���s su Travel in the 'new normal': When coronavirus restrictions loosen, what will travel be like? 05/18/2020 04:10am • A woman wearing a mask walks through a terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, March 16, 2020, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) This is part of a weeklong series on WTOP examining the future of travel with CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg. What will trav Virtual vigil honors 307 officers added to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 05/13/2020 10:59pm • A virtual vigil Wednesday night celebrated the 307 officers added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C. Intermingled with stories of family survivors, the online vigil included a reading of each of the names etched this year into the stone memorial at Judiciary Square. "Thi MGM National Harbor lays out plan to protect staff, guests in reopening 05/13/2020 07:59am • MGM Resorts International is prepping to reopen its casinos, hotels and conference spaces, including MGM National Harbor, after��months in the dark during the coronavirus pandemic ��� but a lingering risk of disease means things won't be the same once they're allowed to resume business. MGM Resor Obama lashes out at Trump in call with supporters 05/09/2020 07:11pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Former President Barack Obama harshly criticized President Donald Trump���s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an ���absolute chaotic disaster��� during a conversation with ex-members of his administration, according to a recording obtained by Yahoo