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In just the past week, India has seen its COVID-19 cases jump by 2,646,526 — a figure that, if it stood alone, would make India the 14th worst-hit nation in the world.

The independent Oversight Board on Wednesday is expected to say whether Facebook should uphold or reverse a ban on the former president put in place after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The novels, published under the nom de plume Selena Montgomery, have been out of print for years. They form a trilogy, each starring Black lead characters working for a U.S. espionage organization.

"Recycle art activist" Thomas Dambo makes these gentle giants out of scrap wood, old pallets, twigs and debris. Dozens of them now preside over mountains, forests and parks around the world.

In her graphic memoir, cartoonist Huda Fahmy explains how her parents played a role in her romantic relationships. She hopes her book is representation "for people who want to find love in this way."

Heather Clough, a nanny in Whitman, Mass., describes how the coronavirus pandemic has put her out of work. The parents she nannies for are both out of work.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews make up about 12% of Israel's population — but account for many of Israel's COVID-19 cases. This week a senior rabbi finally urged his followers to obey government lockdown orders.

The scramble is on to manufacture new ventilators fast. Our Planet Money team sees what it takes for a company that normally makes auto parts to turn on a dime and make pistons for a ventilators.

More than 5,000 Americans have died of COVID-19. Dr. Jeffrey Koplan, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discusses evolving guidance on masks, and other strategies.

He ran the 26.2 miles for his 32nd birthday in about 7,000 trips of 20 feet each — back and forth across his backyard. He raised money for Britain's National Health Service to help battle COVID-19.

With strict social distancing measures, many communities look for safe ways to come together and be entertained. A Washington, D.C., neighborhood threw its first Lawrence Street COVID-19 talent show.

The latest round of funding will largely fund new storm- and waste-water infrastructure.

Progress on the COVID-19 relief bill, as a lame duck President Trump continues to spread falsehoods about the election amid the continuing COVID-19 crisis and now an alleged Russian cyberattack.

After weeks of pressure, Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered Florida residents to stay at home. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Greg Allen in Miami and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor about the order.

The Trump administration says more tests are available every day. How hard is it to get tested for coronavirus across the U.S.? We go to three states to find out: California, Michigan and Montana?

A tractor-trailer overturned and burst into flames — the driver was not injured in the one-vehicle crash, but the precious cargo was not so lucky. A full cargo of toilet paper burned.

Sarah McCammon speaks with Dr. Teena Chopra, an infectious disease specialist, about how holiday travel will impact an already struggling American health system.

Seattle's public utility has designated an employee to knock on RV doors around the city and ask if the occupants want their sewage tank pumped.

Most sports are coming to a halt as the world responds to coronavirus. Mike Pesca, host of Slate magazine's daily podcast The Gist, shares his thoughts on rethinking sports during this time.

A group of rafters were on a trip on the Colorado River while the coronavirus spread throughout the U.S. Disconnected for 25 days, they returned to a very different world.

Russia and Saudi Arabia, the world's two-largest oil exporters, stopped coordinating their crude production last week, sending oil prices tumbling.

Around the world, different countries have responded differently to the coronavirus crisis — with dramatically different results.

A Utah company is expanding the solar panel business to apartment complexes, where renters can benefit from renewable energy usually reserved for individual homes.

The Transportation Security Administration quietly announced a hiring and overtime freeze through late April. Agency watchdogs and travel businesses worry it will create long lines at airports.

Residents can buy fireworks if they sign a form swearing to use them only to scare birds away from farms and fisheries. Lawmakers decided that Floridians shouldn't be put in a position to lie.