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German Health Minister Jens Spahn arrives for a news conference Tuesday in Berlin. Germany is one of a handful of European countries to implement strict new coronavirus measures in anticipation of the holidays.

Some European Countries Batten Down For The Holidays With New Coronavirus Lockdowns

Amid a spike in new cases, leaders in Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic have announced the return of strict measures to dissuade people from attending large holiday gatherings.

Oregon Calls Special Session for COVID-19 Relief

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday morning that she is calling for a one-day special legislative session next week.The meeting of lawmakers will be…

A new at-home test for the coronavirus has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The test will cost about $30 and will be available over-the-counter, according to the company who makes it, Ellume.

FDA Authorizes 1st Home Coronavirus Test That Doesn't Require A Prescription

The new tests produce results completely at home within 15 minutes. Experts say they could be a 'game-changer' in helping people find out quickly if they need to isolate.

Riz Ahmed plays a drummer who goes deaf in <em>Sound of Metal.</em>

MC And Actor Riz Ahmed Embraces A New Kind Of Role In 'Sound Of Metal'

Ahmed plays a drummer who loses his hearing in Sound of Metal. To prepare for the role, he immersed himself in deaf culture — an experience that changed the way he thought about communication.

Mock headstones outside the State Capitol mark the number of people who died by suicide in Washington in one year as part of an education event during the 2017 legislative session.

Public health agencies watching for rise in suicides during pandemic, but not seeing it

It stands to reason that all the stress, anxiety and isolation of the pandemic could lead more people to take their own lives. But newly obtained data...

President-elect Joe Biden, here on Monday, says he plans to get vaccinated publicly for the coronavirus.

Biden, Pence Make Preparations To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

President-elect Joe Biden said he plans to take a vaccine publicly in an effort to promote trust. Vice President Pence and his team are discussing options for how and when he will take it, too.

Pete Buttigieg, seen in 2019, will be nominated as Joe Biden's transportation secretary, the transition team announced. Buttigieg is a former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and Democratic presidential candidate.

Biden To Nominate Former Rival Buttigieg As Transportation Secretary

Onetime presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg will be the first openly LGBTQ person nominated to a permanent Cabinet post.

A doctor receives Chicago's first COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday. In a new poll released the same day, respondents appeared to show less reluctance to receiving a coronavirus vaccine.

Poll: Americans Are Growing Less Reluctant To Take COVID-19 Vaccine

In a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 71% of respondents said they would definitely or probably get inoculated — a significant leap over the 63% who said so in an August/September poll.

Latest Deepfake Controversy Raises Legal And Ethical Questions In Music Industry

Deepfake technology gained notoriety after some celebrities were made to appear to say things they never said. The latest deepfake controversy hit the music business, with far-reaching implications.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is co-chair of the bipartisan group No Labels. Hogan is seen above talking to reporters during a news briefing about the coronavirus pandemic in Annapolis, Md., in April.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Named Co-Chair Of Bipartisan Group No Labels

Hogan, a Republican, will co-chair with former Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman. Together they will push centrist political ideas as a new Congress is set to convene early next year.

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