New Year's Day
Protesters shout slogans "Vaccine now" and hold the Portuguese message "Over 200,000 deaths. It's your fault, Bolsonaro," referring to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and the COVID-29 pandemic, outside the presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, the day after Brazil passed 200,000 pandemic deaths. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Brazil's pandemic deaths top 200,000 amid a return to fun

By Mauricio Savarese And Diane Jeantet Jan. 08, 2021 12:00 AM EST

People shop along the street "25 de Marco," an outdoor market area, days before a COVID-19 lockdown goes into effect in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Only essential business will be allowed to operate from Dec. 25 - 27 and Jan. 1 - 3. (AP Photo/Carla Carniel)
Brazil enjoys fun in the sun as COVID-19 deaths top 200,000

By Mauricio Savarese And Diane Jeantet Jan. 07, 2021 05:02 PM EST

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re celebrates First Vespers and Te Deum, the rite of thanksgiving for the end of the year, in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. The Vatican released a statement this morning saying that due to a painful sciatica, Pope Francis would not attend the Vespers in St. Peter’s today and the 9gmt Mass tomorrow morning as scheduled. (Fabio Frustaci/pool via AP)
Back pain causes pope to skip Vatican New Year's ceremonies

By Frances D'emilio Dec. 31, 2020 01:35 PM EST

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) and Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) celebrates victory against Florida after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. Alabama won 52-46. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama to meet Notre Dame in relocated CFP semifinal game

By Greg Beacham Dec. 20, 2020 01:04 PM EST

Workers direct cars as they wait in line for coronavirus testing at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles in 'dangerous phase' as virus cases surge

By Christopher Weber Jul. 15, 2020 09:47 PM EDT