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Myanmar vessel UMS Moattama, which was sent to return Myanmar migrants from Malaysia, is seen docked at a jetty outside Kuala Lumpur on Monday.

Myanmar Nationals Deported From Malaysia Despite Outcry From Rights Groups

Malaysian immigration officials defied a court ordered stay and loaded the migrants onto three navy ships sent by Myanmar's military government to return them.

President Biden, with (L-R) Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, speaks about the American Rescue Plan in the Rose Garden of the White House on Friday.

Biden, Harris Promise 'Help Is On The Way' With COVID Relief Package

Friday's ceremony kicked off a victory lap during which President Biden, Vice President Harris and their spouses will travel the country next week promoting the package.

Facebook said that if COVID-19 numbers in Menlo Park, Calif., the home of its headquarters, continue to decline, up to 10% of its workforce can go back to the office on May 10.

Microsoft, Facebook, Uber Plan To Reopen Offices

All three companies say they intend to abide by local health protocols and safety guidelines as limited numbers of employees will be allowed to return to headquarters.

West Chester, Ohio, Board of Trustees Chairman Lee Wong bares his chest at a meeting Tuesday. Those scars, suffered during his U.S. military service, are "proof" of his patriotism, he said.

Asian American Local Leader Shows Army Scars: 'Is This Patriot Enough?'

After referencing a history of discrimination he's experienced, West Chester, Ohio, Board of Trustees Chairman Lee Wong removed his shirt to show scars he got while he was in the military.

Passengers register at a counter before being tested for COVID-19 at a bus terminal on Wednesday in New Delhi.

India Sees Spike In Confirmed Coronavirus Cases — And Variants

India is reporting its largest spike in new coronavirus cases since November. Its health ministry said that several concerning variants have been detected.

Iraqis in the holy shrine city of Najaf on Sunday mourn relatives killed during a massive fire at a Baghdad hospital dedicated to COVID-19 patients.

Iraqi Leader Orders Investigation Of Baghdad Hospital Fire That Killed More Than 80

A massive fire at a hospital dedicated to COVID-19 patients also left more than 100 people injured. Amid calls for action by international organizations, the prime minister ordered an investigation.

President Biden removes his mask before speaking about the pandemic outside of the White House on Tuesday afternoon.

The Trajectory Of The Pandemic, 100 Days Into Biden's Administration

Combating the coronavirus pandemic has been job one for the Biden administration's first 100 days. Here's a quick look back at cases, deaths and vaccinations over that time.

Hospitalizations For COVID-19 Continue To Rise Across Florida

The state reported 5,885 new positive coronavirus cases and 42 new deaths. The Tampa Bay region reported four new deaths in Wednesday's report.

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecasts for both the U.S. and the global economies, crediting rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollouts and relief efforts.

Rising Tide: Powerful U.S. Growth Set To Lift Global Economy, IMF Says

The International Monetary Fund predicts the U.S. economy will grow at its fastest pace in decades this year, lifting the outlook for worldwide economic growth.

Two men look at a partially submerged recreational vehicle in the flood-swollen Skagit River in Sedro-Woolley, Wash., on Monday.

Heavy rains bring flooding and mudslides to the Pacific Northwest and Canada

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declared a severe weather state of emergency for 14 counties in the western part of the state. Oregon and British Columbia also saw extreme flooding and high winds.

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