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The man who seized power in Uganda decrying other African leaders who overstayed their welcome has now been in office for 26 years. As the country turns 50, more and more Ugandans say their president has grown autocratic as he clings to power.

At 31, a woman had the bacteria in her gut catalogued as part of scientific project that aims to characterize the creatures that live inside us and affect our health. Here's what she found out.

Ebola has made it harder for the prostitutes who issue a come-hither "hiss" along Lumley Beach. Customers are hard to find, pay is down, and, like everyone, the women are scared of the deadly virus.

From Italy to Japan to the Philippines, people will hope for happiness, health and wealth as they sit down to a New Year's meal. Sometimes that last wish is expressed as actual money in the food.

This week in the Russia investigations: The House and Senate intelligence committees issued recommendations on election security, and Congress authorized new funding. Will it work?

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Jennifer Palmieri, ex-communications director for the Obama administration and for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, about the current landscape for Democrats.

The documentary chronicles the opening of Edwins, a fine-dining restaurant in Cleveland that provides education, housing and steady employment for former inmates.

A 51-year-old man nearly died from septic shock, when a crushing injury led to overwhelming infection. After getting an experimental treatment, he's recovering well, but some doctors want more proof.

Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testifies on interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Noel King speaks to Laura Rosenberger of the Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund.

The speaker was unable to get a vote late Thursday on legislation that includes paid sick leave, nutrition aid and assistance for states, including unemployment and Medicaid costs.