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Caroll Spinney and Oscar the Grouch at the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2007. After some 50 years on <em>Sesame Street,</em> Spinney is retiring.

After 50 Years On 'Sesame Street,' The Voice Of Big Bird And Oscar Is Retiring

Caroll Spinney, 84, has performed the roles since the show's very first episode. "I will always be Big Bird," he said. "And even Oscar, once in a while!"

Evan Atar Adaha, surgeon and medical director at a hospital in South Sudan, accepts the U.N.'s Nansen Refugee Award in Geneva, on October 1. His wife, Angela Atar, is at right.

'Other Nobel' Goes To Amazingly Humble Surgeon In South Sudan

Dr. Evan Atar Adaha has won the U.N.'s Nansen Refugee Award. Of his commitment to work in a conflict zone, he says: "I would feel guilt the rest of my life if I left people in this situation.

With "Hacia el Fondo," Rubio proves Chile's dance music scene has the world's attention.

Bad Bunny, Drake, And Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

Looking for a playlist to celebrate Bad Bunny and Drake smashing records at Apple Music? This week's mix includes Mexican garage punk, Chilean EDM, and DJ Snake with Cardi B, Selena Gomez and Ozuna.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks to a crowd at a campaign rally with President Trump in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Oct. 9.

In Danger Of Losing, Iowa Governor Enlists Republican Heavy Hitters Ahead Of Midterms

So far, there are more than 10 very competitive races for governor across the country. One of them is in Iowa, where the incumbent Republican can't seem to pull ahead of her Democratic challenger.

Kaia Kater's <em>Grenades</em> comes out Oct. 26

Kaia Kater's 'Grenades' Imagines Folk Music's Potential

Get to know the extremely talented 25-year-old Grenadian-Canadian singer-songwriter.

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg speaks during a joint statement with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday. The following day, Solberg apologized to the "German girls" who faced government retaliation for their relationships with occupying German forces during World War II.

Norway Apologizes To Women Who Faced Reprisals For Wartime Relations With Nazis

Women who had relationships with occupying German soldiers faced official retaliation after the war. "For many, this was just a teenage love," Prime Minister Erna Solberg said.

Women gather for a rally and march at Grant Park on Saturday in Chicago to urge voter turnout ahead of the midterm elections.

Voter Turnout Could Hit 50-Year Record For Midterm Elections

Half of eligible voters might go to the polls this fall, which would be the highest turnout level in a midterm election since the mid-1960s, another time of cultural and social upheaval.

As Midterms Approach, Facebook Ramps Up Disinformation Fight

Facebook gave journalists a tour of a new command center dedicated to fighting disinformation ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Will it make a difference?

Amy Winehouse performs at the Eurockeennes Music Festival in France in 2007.

Amy Winehouse Hologram Expected To 'Tour' With A Backing Band

Proceeds from the concerts, featuring a holographic image of the deceased artist, would go to the Winehouse Foundation, which works to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in young people.

Roger Waters, performing in Moscow in August, 2018. The artist recently drew attention in Brazil over his criticism of the right-wing presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro.

Ahead Of Presidential Election, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Divides Brazil

Amid rising political tensions, veteran rocker Roger Waters is using his tour to urge Brazilians not to vote for the far-right presidential candidate — prompting confrontations between fans.

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