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President Moon Jae-in's ruling Democratic Party won a landslide victory in legislative elections, an apparent national vote of approval for his government's handling of the pandemic.

The refugees, mostly women and children described by Bangladeshi officials as "starving," were intercepted after attempting to make landfall.

Italy's lockdown means you need a "justifiable excuse" to go outside. A woman in Rome was caught outside with her pet turtle. Police say the turtle was about the size of a pizza and wasn't on a leash.

In this week's installment, we also look at how to handle that inevitable moment — you need a plumber or electrician or another repair person to come to your home.

Democratic governors say they want the federal government to play a stronger role in testing for infections, which they say is necessary to restore the economy. Republican governors are more bullish.

This is the first time in the event's 50-year history that it will not held. "Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures and while we are saddened to take this action," a spokesperson said.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to pediatrician Dr. Sally Goza about the need to keep vaccinating children during the coronavirus pandemic.

Some businesses and activists want to end prolonged closures that were imposed to block the spread of the coronavirus. Health experts warn a premature opening could create another surge of the virus.

Louis Reese, who is undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer, spent 18 days in the hospital with COVID-19. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Louis and his wife, Tara, about being separated during this time.

While millions of Americans are out of work or working from home, millions more are working at factories nationwide, and they have some lessons for us on what it means to "reopen" the country.