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Kenneth Jackson stands outside the Dew Drop Inn, which his grandfather, Frank Painia, opened in 1938.

As New Orleans Recovers, Will The Dew Drop Inn Swing Again?

The popular New Orleans club welcomed everyone, even when the city code enforced segregation. It's been closed since 1972, but there's now a crusade to rescue the venue for a new generation.

Michael Arnott, of Cambridge, Mass., says he used to have trouble staying awake on long drives. Sleep specialists discovered he has obstructive sleep apnea, though not for the most common reasons — he isn't overweight, and doesn't smoke or take sedatives.

Snooze Alert: A Sleep Disorder May Be Harming Your Body And Brain

A lack of sleep can increase the risk of traffic accidents, heart attacks, diabetes and maybe even Alzheimer's disease, research suggests. Yet most people with sleep disorders don't get treatment.

What Might Future Florida Human Trafficking Legislation Look Like For 2016?

A statewide council looking to build on Florida’s current anti-human trafficking efforts is mulling over potential legislation for 2016.

Sonia Manzano grew up in the South Bronx and says she "found a lot of comfort on television." She joined the cast of <em>Sesame Street</em> in 1971. "I think it's interesting that I ended up on a show that offered a bit of comfort to children who lived in the inner city," she says.

In New Memoir, Maria Tells Us How She Got, How She Got To 'Sesame Street'

Sonia Manzano has spent 44 years as one of the lucky residents of Sesame Street. In her memoir she describes how she sought comfort in TV during her own difficult childhood in the South Bronx.

Attorney Ermence Parent stands on the porch of her New Orleans home. Two hip replacements eased Parent's pain and got her exercising again, she says. A doctor at one of the city's newly renovated clinics made the diagnosis.

Katrina Shut Down Charity Hospital But Led To More Primary Care

More than 70 percent of New Orleans residents say some progress has been made in the availability of medical services since the storm. Still, most say care for the poor continues to lag.

Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., waves to supporters as he arrives to speak at a rally at Arizona State University in May.

Rand Paul's Political Insurance Policy Comes Through

The Kentucky senator fought to be able to run for president and Senate at the same time. He can, and he may have scored a victory for his state, too.

Dow Index Closes Below 16,000 After Plunging Nearly 3.6 Percent

The Dow Jones benchmark started Monday's session above 16,459 and fell more than 1,000 points before closing at 15,871. The index lost about 3.6 percent of its value.

Yo La Tengo To Perform Live On 'Morning Edition'

As you listen to Morning Edition on Tuesday, pay special attention to the music you hear between stories. The band Yo La Tengo will be in the NPR studios, accompanying the show while it's live on the air.

Global Economy Feels Ripples Of Chinese Stock Market Fall

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to three NPR correspondents about the state of the global economy, including Frank Langfitt in Shanghai, Corey Flintoff in Moscow, and Lourdes Garcia-Navarro in Rio de Janeiro.

First Read: Back To School, For The First Time

Duval County students returned Monday for the start of another school year. Governor Rick Scott has named the president of a Key West real-estate…

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