The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, a pandemic, reaching around the globe. The virus, which surfaced in December in Wuhan, China, has killed thousands. Streets and tourist attractions are empty, as large gatherings are canceled and people are quarantined. Here's a look at the effects around the world.

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic is spreading across the United States. People are discouraged (even banned in some places) from large gatherings, public spaces are closing, store shelves are empty, with long lines in grocery stores, and travel is limited. Here are some scenes from across America.

As people around the world stay home to help contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, normally bustling streets and public squares are eerily empty.

Grammy-winning musician Alicia Key's career has spanned almost twenty years. She will release an album on May 15 titled "Alicia."

New Orleans jazz legend Ellis Marsalis, soul singer Bill Withers, actor Mark Blum, jazz icon Manu Dibango, country music icon Kenny Rogers, NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, Oscar-winning actor Kirk Douglas, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, WWE wrestler Rocky Johnson and NBA Commissioner David Stern are among the famous people who have died in 2020.

Astronauts from the United States and the European Space Agency, along with engineers and scientists on the ground around the world, are capturing some amazing images from outer space. Here are some of the recent highlights.

The Barbadian, Grammy-winning singer-actress-entrepreneur hit the mainstream music scene in the mid 2000s and has since catapulted into stardom with consistent No. 1 hits, a clothing line, a makeup line and lingerie, all with her namesake, Fenty. Here's a look back at her multifaceted career.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., on March 26, 2020. It was the first launch for the U.S. Space Force, carrying a military communications satellite into orbit.

Singer-actress Miley Cyrus began her career as a tween Disney Channel idol starring alongside her dad Billy Ray Cyrus on "Hannah Montana." Now, Cyrus has an Instagram show, "Bright Minded," where she interviews stars like Hailey Baldwin, Hilary Duff and Demi Lovato.

Country singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood started out as an "American Idol" winner and now she is a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning recording artist. Here's a look back at her career.

The Grammy-winning country musician Miranda Lambert released a new music video for her song "Bluebird" on March 20. Here's a look back on her career.

It's peak bloom time for the cherry blossoms that line the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2020. The National Park Service has encouraged people to stay away from the annual blossoms to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic Enjoy these photos instead.

Singer-songwriter and actress Demi Lovato's popularity rose as a Disney Channel star and now she's an award winning pop star. She recently released new music and just starred in "Will and Grace." Here's a look back on at her career through the years.

After two decades as a quarterback for the New England Patriots, six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady announced he will be leaving the team. Here's a look back at his career in the NFL.

The cast and crew attend the premiere of "A Quiet Place Part II" at the Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center on March 8, 2020 in New York City. The release has been moved from March 20 to an unspecified future date due to the coronavirus outbreak

Musicians perform at the fourth annual "LOVE ROCKS NYC" Benefit Concert For God's Love We Deliver at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on March 12, 2020.

Touted as the tallest observation deck in the Western Hemisphere, the Edge sky deck at New York City's Hudson Yards is open to visitors. The view from the 100th-floor deck offers panoramic views of the city from the commercial and residential complex. Here is a look from a media event on March 11, 2020.

The Scottish Ballet's contemporary double bill titled "This is my Body" has dress rehearsal at The Joyce in New York City on March 10, 2020. The duo performance features "Sibilo" and "MC 14/22 (Ceci est mon corps)."

The cast and crew attend the premiere of the live-action remake of Disney's "Mulan" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 9, 2020.

Singer-songwriter Katy Perry announced her pregnancy with fiancé Orlando Bloom in her new music video "Never Worn White" in early March. Here's a look back at her music career through the years.