After receiving his certificate of appointment from Germany's president, Olaf Scholz was sworn in as chancellor, taking over for Angela Merkel who led the country for 16 years.

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, speaks before a Senate panel about how the social media app affects young users.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain said the government would not send ministers to attend the 2022 Winter Olympics, joining the United States and other nations in pulling top officials to condemn China's human rights abuses.

The police said one man was arrested in connection to the fire. The 50-foot tree was ceremonially lit outside the Fox News headquarters in New York City days before the blaze.

Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany addressed the nation at a military ceremony commemorating the end of her 16 years in office. At the send-off, a military marching band performed three songs selected by the chancellor.

President Biden warned President Vladimir V. Putin that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would result in heavy economic penalties, according to the White House.

An unusually strong storm could potentially cause 'catastrophic flooding,' landslides and widespread loss of power throughout the islands, the National Weather Service said.

Attorney General Merrick Garland said Texas' redistricting plan would violate the Voting Rights Act by discriminating against minority voters.

President Biden presented a key provision from his Build Back Better bill that would take steps to combat the high costs of prescription drugs.

Pope Francis spoke aboard the papal plane after a trip to Cyprus and Greece, where he traveled to bring attention to the migrant crisis. He discussed plans for a possible meeting with the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as the resignation of Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris.