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Funeral pyres for patients who died of COVID-19 at a makeshift crematorium in New Delhi.

How India Went From A Ray Of Hope To A World Record For Most COVID Cases In A Day

India's COVID-19 caseload plummeted to record lows in February. Now a startling spike is causing health systems — and possibly law and order — to break down. What went wrong?

Former President George W. Bush's portrait of Roya Mahboob.

George W. Bush Lends His Voice To Immigrants In 'Out Of Many, One'

The former president's book features his portraits of 43 immigrants — athletes, public servants, business leaders, educators — in an effort to join those saying, "The system's broken. Let's fix it."

Sofia Jean Gomez, Eddie R. Brown III, Christopher Michael Rivera, Anne Son, and DJ Miki Vale perform in a recent community show of The Globe for All's Tour of "Shakespeare: Call and Response."

Across the county this weekend: Theater, art and zines

Our guest for Midday Edition's weekend arts preview segment this week is Andrea "Angie" Chandler, with recommendations for visual art, theater and a photography zine signing event.

A herd of elephants, crossing a small spillway. Okavango Delta, Botswana.

NATURE: Okavango: River Of Dreams

Airs Wednesdays, Oct. 23 - Nov. 6, 2019 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, Oct. 27 - Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sundays, Oct. 27 - Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2

Doviaza's maps overlay the daily number of COVID cases reported by the health ministry (depicted as the spike protein of the virus, shown in red) with locations of indigenous communities (dark green).

How One Man – And A Creative Map – Made A Difference In Panama's COVID-19 Crisis

When COVID-19 hit, cartographer Carlos Doviaza wanted to help his "brothers" — members of the indigenous community. He decided to help by doing what he does best: making maps.

President Biden speaks at the State Department on Feb. 4 as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on. "We've elevated the status of cyber issues within our government," said Biden, whose administration is investigating a major cyber breach blamed on Russia.

Biden Pledges Tough Response To Cyberthreats. Experts Say It Won't Be Easy

President Biden has a long to-do list when it comes to cybersecurity. He has to deal with a major cyber breach still under investigation, and there's a running debate over online conspiracy campaigns.

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Zachary Terwilliger, shown outside the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Va., in October, is headed into private practice.

Will Biden DOJ Pursue Assange Extradition? Outgoing Prosecutor Isn't Sure

Zachary Terwilliger told NPR he isn't sure whether the Justice Department will continue trying to extradite after a defeat in court. Terwilliger, meanwhile, is set to hang up his U.S. flag pin.

CCC sawing down dead trees in a burned area near Belton, Mont.

Reaching Back To The New Deal, Biden Proposes A Civilian Climate Corps

To bolster the country's preparedness for a warming world and create jobs, President Biden wants to retool and relaunch one of the most celebrated U.S. government programs, first established by FDR.

Vinessa Kirkwood, who lives in northwestern Indiana, said she's had to cancel appointments at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis for her 20-month-old son, Donte, because she can't afford to pay for lodging.

Families With Sick Kids On Medicaid Seek Easier Access To Out-of-State Hospitals

Many state Medicaid programs pay out-of-state providers much less than in-state facilities, often making it hard for families with medically complex children to get the care they seek.

Volunteers helping U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to release seven endangered light-footed Ridgway rails at the Tijuana River Estuary on Oct. 1, 2019.

Endangered Birds Released In Tijuana River Estuary

San Diego biologists released seven endangered Ridgway rails in the Tijuana River Estuary on Tuesday.

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