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This landlocked country has had at least eight coups since it secured its independence from France in 1960.

When Sesame Street begins its 36th season on public television today, children who tune in will be getting lessons in exercise and healthy eating along with tips on spelling and math. The residents of Sesame Street -- even Cookie Monster -- are trying to reverse a trend.

Alt.Latino favorite Gaby Moreno teams up with the legendary arranger for an unlikely collaboration.

A new Congressional report proposes federal and state guidelines for regulating the growing "assisted living" industry. Assisted living facilities traditionally offer more independence than nursing homes, and aren't as regulated. But as the number of facilities grow, so do the complaints. NPR's Joseph Shapiro reports.

When it comes to women succeeding in the workforce, there's a lot to talk about.

Terrance Brown of the American Institute of Architects talks about a recent visit to Sri Lanka, where the AIA is helping guide rebuilding efforts in the wake of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami.

The country continues to feel the effects of the omicron and its subvariants. BA.4 and BA.5 now account for over half of new COVID infections.

An analysis from TransitCenter, a foundation that advocates for public transit, finds Washington D.C., Boston, and Los Angeles are facing huge deficits as federal relief money runs out.

The parent company of Facebook gave law enforcement private messages between a mother and her 17-year-old daughter about getting abortion pills.

The ABC series Lost may focus on a mystical island, but it's also about larger themes like religious faith and the importance of community — the stuff of memorable novels.