After I posted about my email, I realized I also couldn't get to certain websites. It was bizarre. I couldn't get to file hippo and a few other sites but could get to others without a problem.
I did some research on the internet and a couple of different pieces of advice that were identical, said to update my java. That sounded bizarre to me and didn't make a bit of sense to me. I had nothing to lose and I did update my java which needed updating and rebooted my computer. I was then able to receive email and go to all websites.
I'm not 100% certain if it was the java update or if my problem just happened to correct itself around the same time. I figured it was worth a post just in case it helps someone else.