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Solange Ferreira bathes her son Jose Wesley, who was born with microcephaly, at their house in Poco Fundo, Pernambuco state, Brazil. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, that it has found the strongest evidence so far of a possible link between a mosquito-borne virus and a surge of birth defects in Brazil.

#ZikaQA: Watch Goats and Soda's Live Q&A On The Zika Virus

NPR correspondents Lourdes Garcia-Navarro and Jason Beaubien will answer your questions on the Zika virus in a live YouTube Q&A. Submit your questions now.

Beakman, played by performance artist Paul Zaloom, was on TV in the U.S. 20 years ago, but is still beloved in Latin America, where it plays in reruns.

Remember 'Beakman's World'? The Wacky Scientist Is Still Big In Latin America

The children's TV show ran for just five years in the U.S. in the 1990s. But it's still hugely popular in Latin America, and a stage version of the show attracts audiences in the thousands.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will release their album, <em>This Unruly Mess I've Made</em>, on Feb. 26.

Macklemore's New Song Is The Nine-Minute 'White Privilege II'

On "White Privilege II," the rapper questions both his position within hip-hop and as a white person unsure of his role in the struggle of black people fighting injustice.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. That's the same day a report came out showing Trump may not have paid income taxes for most of two decades.

Tax Returns, Threats Of Hacks: Surprise! It's October

The "October surprise" has a long history in American politics, but not as long as you might think — and not as consequential as you might think, either.

Premature birth is the leading cause of infant death in the U.S. and also can cause lifelong disabilities.

Premature Births Rise Once Again, Despite Efforts To Prevent Them

Being born too soon puts babies at risk of lifelong disabilities, and it is the leading cause of infant death. It's not clear why the numbers are going up, but lack of health care is one factor.

Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump acknowledge their debate audience Monday night at Hofstra University. Tens of millions more were watching in audiences gathered elsewhere.

Across The Country, Fascination And Indifference On Debate Night

An enormous television audience was expected for the first Clinton-Trump presidential debate. Crowds of voters also gathered in homes, restaurants and bars to watch the candidates go toe to toe.

Frauke Petry, leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) political party, speaks at a conference of European right-wing parties on January 21 in Koblenz, Germany.

Populist Leader Aims 'To Change Political Situation' In Germany — And Europe

Frauke Petry's Alternative for Germany party enjoys the most support of any nationalist faction in that country since World War II. Its counterparts in Europe are also seeing surges in support.

The stage is set for the presidential debate between Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

4 Things To Watch At The First Presidential Debate

Which Donald Trump will show up? That's one of several unknowns that will determine the outcome of tonight's debate between Trump and Hillary Clinton.

'Too Tough To Die,' Cass Neary Cuts A Jagged Path Through Crime Fiction

This week, the NPR Books Time Machine is rewinding Elizabeth Hand's gritty, punk-inflected Cass Neary mystery series. "Scary Neary" is an aging rocker with addiction issues and a talent for trouble.

Review: Paul Simon, 'Stranger To Stranger'

After 13 solo albums, Simon still views pop as a language of exuberant dances and polyrhythmic upheavals. Even now, his music pulses with the feeling of invention.

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