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Chinese travelers at a railway station in Beijing, China, wear face masks to protect themselves from the new coronavirus on Jan. 21, 2020. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, China, in Dec. 2019, and since then has quickly spread worldwide.

From 'Mysterious' Illness To Global Pandemic: COVID-19, By The Numbers

A year ago today, the WHO first learned of a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China of "unknown" origin. Here's the impact of that fateful day, by the numbers.

Protesters gather outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C., some with signs and symbols of Christianity. Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol that day after mass demonstrations in the nation's capital.

Evangelical Leaders Condemn 'Radicalized Christian Nationalism'

In response to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, more than 100 evangelical leaders have published a statement calling on other church heads to speak out against Christian nationalism in their ranks.

Shoppers walk past a "Sale" sign outside a store at the Easton Town Center Mall in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 7.

Retail Spending Dips For 3rd Straight Month As Infections Surge

Restaurants and bars are reeling from spikes of coronavirus cases in their communities. Earlier holiday sales meant online shopping and electronics sales dipped in December. Retail sales fell 0.7%.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell leaves the Senate chamber on Tuesday. In remarks, he publicly denounced President Trump for instigating the Jan. 6 insurrection on the Capitol.

'The Mob Was Fed Lies': McConnell Rebukes Trump For His Role In Capitol Riot

The Senate majority leader's remarks are his strongest against the president since the Jan. 6 riot.

Chinese security officials wear face masks to protect against the new coronavirus as they stand guard outside the Great Hall of the People after the opening session of China's National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing.

China Abandons Economic Growth Targets Amid Pandemic

The government chose not to set a GDP growth target for this year because of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, economic policy will focus on reducing unemployment and poverty.

British World War II Veteran Walks For National Health Service, Raising $9 Million

A 99-year-old British World War II veteran has raised $9 million for staff of the National Health Service by walking laps around his garden.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, seen here donning a mask in September, announced Tuesday he will lift the state's mask mandate.

Texas And Mississippi To Lift COVID-19 Mask Mandates And Business Capacity Limits

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says his order ensures "that all businesses and families in Texas have the freedom to determine their own destiny." Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves tweeted: "It is time!"

Students attending school in Santa Clarita, Calif., last week. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that schools that offer in-person learning by the end of March will be eligible for a portion of funds totaling $2 billion.

California Offers $2 Billion Incentive In A Push For In-Person Learning

Public schools that don't offer in-person instruction for k-2 students by the end of the month will lose out on 1% of eligible funds every day that students remain out of the classroom.

As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden said he opposed expanding the Supreme Court.

Biden Sets Up Commission To Study Supreme Court Reform

Friday's announcement comes amid a debate over the composition of the nine-member court that now has a 6-3 conservative majority.

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning the men's singles final match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open and claims record for most men's Grand Slam titles

Nadal's 21st Grand Slam title broke a three-way tie he shared entering the final with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. It was the Spaniard's first Australian open win since 2009.

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