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President Trump is now among world leaders, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Trump Joins List Of World Leaders Who've Tested Positive For The Coronavirus

Most notably, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had previously tested positive.

Singer Johnny Nash records in a New York City studio, circa 1958.

'I Can See Clearly Now' Singer Johnny Nash Has Died At 80

The Houston-born singer had his biggest American hit in 1972 — but as a fan of Jamaican music, he signed Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh and produced some of their early recordings.

School buses sit parked at a lot in Marietta, Ga., in March. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has pushed for students to return to school in the fall, but the state's largest system, in Gwinnett County, has decided on all-virtual learning.

As Georgia Governor Calls To Reopen Schools, Largest District Will Teach Online Only

Public schools in Gwinnett County will move online this fall. The district's superintendent said most everyone will have the Internet but he "can't guarantee" reliable access for all.

Google Plans To Lay A New Trans-Atlantic Cable To Improve Internet Infrastructure

Google announced Tuesday that it is planning to lay a new trans-Atlantic underwater cable that it claims will ensure a significant upgrade to the U.S.-Europe Internet infrastructure.

Difficulties Of Movie Production During The Pandemic

Actor Tom Cruise was caught on tape admonishing the crew for breaking safety protocols on the set of Mission: Impossible 7. NPR discusses the difficulties of moviemaking during the pandemic.

A field hospital tent for suspected COVID-19 patient triage was set up outside the emergency department of Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles, California. A surge in deaths has prompted the county to lift environmental limits on the number of cremations that can be performed each month.

Cremation Limits Lifted In LA Due To 'Backlog' As COVID-19 Deaths Skyrocket

Air quality limits on cremations are temporarily suspended in Los Angeles because of increased demand due to COVID-19. Officials say the death rate is now more than double that of pre-pandemic years.

President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead the Treasury Department, Janet Yellen, here in 2019, is urging greater federal spending to cope with the pandemic and to help boost the struggling economy.

Yellen Urges Congress To 'Act Big' To Prop Up Pandemic-Scarred Economy

At her confirmation hearing Tuesday, Treasury Secretary-designate Janet Yellen warned that without more federal help, the recession would last longer and be more painful than necessary.

President Trump attends a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in his first official appearance since Election Day.

President Trump Makes No Remarks During Veterans Day Observance At Arlington

The Arlington ceremony was closed to the public because of coronavirus guidelines. President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, attended a separate ceremony in Philadelphia.

Letters From Home: 'For Everyone's Health And Safety, We Will All Be Staying Home'

WOSU's Letters from Home collects stories about our day-to-day lives during the era of COVID-19. This week, Ohioans share how they're planning to…

A pro-democracy activist holds placards with the picture of Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan outside the Chinese central government's liaison office, in Hong Kong, Monday. Activists demand the release of Zhang, as well as the 12 Hong Kong activists detained at sea by Chinese authorities.

U.S. And EU Condemn Jailing Of Lawyer Who Reported On Coronavirus In Wuhan

Zhang Zhan was detained in May after reporting on the coronavirus response in China. Now, she faces years in prison as officials try to silence reports that differ from their own.

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