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Arizona AG rules COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public employees illegal

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said on Tuesday that the city of Tucson's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public employees violates state law and the governor's executive order.

September 7, 2021

Four-day workweek gains traction despite pushback

The long weekend of Labor Day could become standard if the four-day workweek catches on.

September 5, 2021

Ida spawns tornadoes in Md., flooding that kills at least 1

The remnants of Hurricane Ida whipped up two tornadoes and caused flooding in the D.C. region that left at least one person dead and thousands without power as the storm raked the area Wednesday.

September 2, 2021

Md. governor orders statewide assessment of ventilation in public schools

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday he is ordering officials to conduct a statewide assessment of ventilation and air filtration in public schools.

September 1, 2021

China is one of few countries to not resume international adoptions, experts say

China is one of only a few countries that have suspended intercountry adoptions, as many other nations have reopened that process amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a State Department official.

August 30, 2021

CDC study: Half of elementary school class caught COVID-19 after exposure to infected teacher

About half of elementary school students in a California classroom tested positive for COVID-19 after being exposed to an infected teacher who had not been vaccinated, highlighting the delta variant's ability to quickly spread, a federal study released Friday found.

August 27, 2021

Washington state officials destroy first Asian giant hornet nest of year

Washington state officials say they have destroyed the first Asian giant hornet nest of the year near Canada.

August 27, 2021

Oak mites making D.C.-area residents itchy; tiny bugs feed on cicadas

D.C. artist Michele Banks says she first began to feel the itch earlier this month after she had wandered around oak trees in search of squirrels to photograph -- leaving her with redness, swelling and bumps on her skin.

August 24, 2021

Hogan: Maryland health workers must get vaccinated or face regular testing

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday all nursing home and hospital staff in the state will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

August 18, 2021

D.C. officials outline safety protocols for schools ahead of fall term

District officials on Wednesday outlined safety protocols for students and families as city schools prepare to open their doors in less than two weeks.

August 18, 2021

Biden team to roll out vaccine booster plan ‘very shortly’

The Biden administration will announce a plan "very shortly" to give booster shots to people who completed their initial round of COVID-19 vaccination eight months ago, a top federal official said Monday.

August 17, 2021

D.C. now requiring health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccine

District officials said Monday they will require all health care workers to get their COVID-19 vaccines by the end of next month.

August 16, 2021

Montgomery, Prince George’s counties requiring school staff to get COVID shots or face regular tests

Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland will require public school staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.

August 13, 2021

First live Asian giant ‘murder hornet’ spotted this year in Washington state

Scientists on Thursday confirmed the first spotting of a live Asian giant "murder hornet" for this year in Washington state.

August 13, 2021

Virginia’s Democratic governor mandates face masks indoors for K-12 schools

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Thursday issued a public health emergency order that requires universal masking indoors for the state's K-12 schools.

August 12, 2021

Officials: Only high-risk people need COVID-19 booster shots

Federal health officials on Thursday reiterated that only certain people with compromised immune systems might need COVID-19 vaccine booster shots at this time in light of news that the Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize these shots for select individuals.

August 12, 2021