After 33 years, Snuffleupagus isn't imaginary and Elmo gets too much airtime, but the best kids' show ever still educates with honesty, humor and loads of charm.

Research shows that when children are forced to raise their siblings, the psychological damage can be huge

What tastes worse than rodent knee and saliva-flavored manioc mash? It depends where you come from, as Mary Roach learns in a remote Amazon village.

We fed ourselves — and fed ourselves well — on $5 a day. And you can, too

Episode 51 (Thursday, Sept. 7): Jamie suspects! Plus: Another plane buzzes overhead.

Food critic Ruth Reichl explains how immigrants made -- and continue to transform -- American cuisine

Rand Paul has edged in front of her. Jeb thinks she'll be easy to defeat. She's playing right into their hands

Woody Allen grows old ungracefully as a blind, neurotic babe-magnet filmmaker (who remains the center of the world).

When I was a kid I learned this obnoxious song, and now I can't get rid of it.

In his new book, animal rights law professor Steven Wise argues that chimps are persons too.

Though the meeting was off the record, the CNBC host offered details of his discussions with the president-elect, and sounded very impressed.

Shortlisted for an Oscar, the beautiful doc features unprecedented access to the Child's personal archives

The former congressman's attack on Joan Walsh wasn't the only time he's been disrespectful of women in his life.

Maybe we can save endangered species, but can we teach animals to be wild? Salon contributor Susan McCarthy talks about her new book, "Becoming a Tiger" -- and debunks the 100th monkey theory along the way.

She may not have much of a legal paper trail, but Miers has had lots to say in "Ask the White House."