Coronavirus hospitalizations in U.S. continue to set new records, led by Plains and Midwest

The numbers of coronavirus patients in intensive care units and on ventilators show that the most serious cases are climbing at a dangerous clip.

A birthday lunch left 15 Texas relatives battling covid-19: ‘Please don’t be like my family’

One family in Texas gathered for an impromptu and belated birthday lunch. Less than a week later, 15 family members had tested positive for the coronavirus. Now, the family is publicly sharing their story in a video campaign hoping to deter those who still plan to gather for the holidays.

Obama, in Washington Post interview, rejects criticism he didn’t push hard enough for Democratic policies

He expressed optimism that members of Biden’s incoming administration could begin to restore divisions sown between the United States and its global allies.

Here’s when Biden’s win becomes official — and how Trump has been trying to prevent that

Vote counts in Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada and Pennsylvania are still under scrutiny as the Trump campaign has mounted legal challenges to election results in these states. Here are the important deadlines and dates for canvasses and vote certifications.