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Relatives mourn at the site of a mass burial at the Nossa Senhora Aparecida cemetery, in Manaus, Amazonas state, Brazil, on Tuesday. The cemetery is carrying out burials in common graves due to the large number of deaths from COVID-19 disease, according to a cemetery official.

'Living Through A Nightmare': Brazil's Manaus Digs A Mass Grave As Deaths Mount

Cemeteries and hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in fatalities, most of which are not registered in official COVID-19 statistics because of a lack of testing and bureaucratic delays.

Far-right extremist "Boogaloo boys" stand on the steps of the capitol in Lansing, Mich., during a rally on Oct. 17. Michigan is one of five states with the highest risk of increased militia activity around the elections, according to a new report.

Here's Where The Threat Of Militia Activity Around The Elections Is The Highest

Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Oregon have the highest risk of seeing increased militia activity around the elections, according to a new report obtained exclusively by NPR.

Cosmos Karaoke is a lively karaoke bar in the middle of Namie, a small city that is slowly reopening after the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident devastated the area. Minza Lee (right) is the driving force behind the bar.

A Karaoke Bar Is Helping A Japanese Town Come Back To Life After Fukushima Disaster

Run by a South Korean woman, the Cosmos Karaoke Bar in Namie, Japan, is a haven for residents who've come back to live in a town that was evacuated and fell into decay after the 2011 nuclear disaster.

People march in support of Jacob Blake and his family to the Kenosha County Courthouse on August 29, 2020 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Blake was shot seven times in the back in front of his three children by a police officer in Kenosha.

Kenosha Mayor Does Not Want President Trump To Visit 'At This Point In Time'

President Trump is scheduled to visit the Wisconsin city this week to survey damage from recent protests. Mayor John Antaramian says it would be better for him to wait "for another time to come."

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event in Wilmington, Del., Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

Biden Wants The Fed To Help Close Racial Economic Gaps. How Would That Work?

The central bank has blunt instruments at its disposal, which are not tailored to economics of different racial groups. Biden wants the Fed to more explicitly factor in Black and Hispanic outcomes.

In Nashville, Tenn., a sign reminds visitors to wear masks at Belmont University, which is preparing to host Thursday's presidential debate. Federal health officials say a new study highlights the need for masks.

CDC Reduces Consecutive Minutes Of COVID-19 Exposure Needed To Be A 'Close Contact'

Health officials once advised going into quarantine and being tested for the coronavirus if you were near an infected person for 15 minutes. Now the rule is a total of 15 minutes in a 24-hour period.

Protestors take to the streets as results of the presidential election remain uncertain on Wednesday in New York City.

'Count Every Vote!' Large Postelection Protests Seen In Several U.S. Cities

Some of the protests had been planned ahead of Election Day. But they were intensified by President Trump's attempts to pronounce himself the winner of a presidential race that's still playing out.

A sign warns people to practice social distancing and to wear a mask at the Imperial Beach pier, Sept. 14, 2020.

San Diego County Reports 263 COVID-19 Cases, Six Deaths

The numbers came as officials reminded county residents the region is "too close for comfort" to the most-restrictive purple tier in the state's four-tier coronavirus monitoring system.

Following similar decisions in the United Kingdom and Canada, the U.S. has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for distribution.

CDC Advisers Agree With FDA: COVID-19 Vaccine Is OK For Public Use

An independent federal advisory committee to the CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people over 16. But state health leaders say distribution and funding challenges remain.

Some Countries Have Brought New Cases Down To Nearly Zero. How'd They Do It?

It's a diverse mix of places — New Zealand, Vietnam, Germany, Costa Rica. We look at the keys to their success in controlling the coronavirus.

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