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The country set another record for daily infections. America is the world leader in COVID-19 fatalities. President-elect Joe Biden expressed alarm and urged the Trump administration to take action.

The holiday, which marks the new year, is observed over five days in various ways, from decorating with lights, praying at the temple and feasts with loved ones. Much of that is different this year.

Michel Martin speaks with NPR's Andrea Hsu, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards and new stay-at-home mom Farida Mercedes about how the pandemic is disproportionately impacting women in the workforce.

President-elect Joe Biden continues working with his transition team, as the Trump administration refuses to acknowledge his win. Meanwhile, the coronavirus surges to record-breaking levels.

Hindus have had to get creative to celebrate Diwali this year. COVID-19 has derailed the holiday that is all about families coming together.

Maggie Haddock and Mary Pat Grafwallner tell NPR's Scott Simon about their relative, Anne Carley Gallun, who died this summer of COVID-19.

Southeast Asian nations are expected to sign a trade deal Sunday, backed by China, at a time of uncertainty over the engagement of the U.S. in the region.

Scott Kier is a paramedic in Northern Delaware who says he's prepared for another surge of coronavirus patients.

People may not be able to travel during the pandemic because of concerns over contracting the virus or because they can't afford it, but there are ways to escape virtually.

For years, the sister of a man who died after being held down by three French police officers has been campaigning for justice. She's become the face of Black Lives Matter in France.