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The election of Kamala Harris as the first Indian-American vice president comes as Indians around the world celebrate Diwali — an annual festival commemorating the triumph of light over darkness.

President Trump addressed the surging pandemic yesterday in the Rose Garden. It was the first time he's spoken publicly since Joe Biden was declared the winner.

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.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Francesco Marciuliano, cartoonist and author of the Judge Parker comic strip, about the recent election storyline featured in the series.

For some women, the election of the nation's first female and first woman of color to be vice president is a move in the right direction. Others say it's a reminder of how much more lies ahead.

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.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Lindsey Paulson, a family practice doctor in rural Colorado, about the challenges she faces in distributing a future COVID-19 vaccine.

NPR's Scott Simon notes that as coronavirus cases in the U.S. rise rapidly, it can be hard to hear that we don't know when this will all be over.

As Jim Carrey works on his best Joe Biden for Saturday Night Live,we ask other impressionists how they've done it. Darrell Hammond says he wishes people understood how tough impressions really are.

The Crown is back for a fourth season, complete with a big royal wedding and a royal marriage break down. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Josh O'Connor, who plays Prince Charles in the Netflix drama.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi about the national security implications of a delayed transfer of power between the Biden-Harris campaign and the Trump administration.

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.

NPR's David Greene talks to Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt about the possibility of 150 Department of Homeland Security agents being sent to Chicago by President Trump to tamp down violence.

A reenactment group on horseback will greet those arriving at Gotland island. The group normally puts on jousting tournaments, but this year they're patrolling to remind folks to follow the rules.

President Trump threatens to deploy federal law enforcement to more U.S. cities. The race for COVID-19 vaccines shows promise. And, Florida teachers sue to stop school reopenings amid pandemic.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the American Enterprise Institute's Yuval Levin about how we can begin to rebuild faith in our institutions amid deep divisions.

President Trump has made unfounded allegations of "fraud" in the election and said the Supreme Court, with three of his appointees, will be the final arbiter. Legal experts aren't so sure.

Arizona officials are still counting ballots. President Trump won the state four years ago, but Joe Biden may turn the usually Republican state blue.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about a second life for two Houston Astros, and the NBA's hopes for a post-pandemic season.

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the record amount of money spent this campaign season, a goodly amount spent by candidates who did not win.