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Babies born even a little shy of the full 39-week mark for gestation may still suffer health trouble, including breathing and feeding problems. A 2005 estimate put the U.S. cost of premature births at $26 billion.

The new owners must live in the 1-to 4-unit residences for 10 years after renovations

Herbie Nichols (1919-1963) was a visionary jazz pianist and composer who pushed the boundaries of bebop. The under-recognized genius penned the iconic title song, "Lady Sings the Blues," alongside Billie Holiday. Vocal powerhouse Fay Victor celebrates Herbie Nichols on her new album, "Life is Funny That Way." This decade-long passion project marks the first time a full program of lyrics has been written for Nichols' compositions. Victor's stunning vocals – ranging from soulful crooning to exhilarating scat – breathe fresh life into Nichols' timeless melodies. "Life is Funny That Way" is both a love letter to a hidden jazz master and a bold reimagining of his legacy for the 21st century.

Delegates to the Democratic National Convention held a ceremonial — and celebratory — roll call vote to mark Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection as the party’s presidential nominee.

To mark Philip Glass' 87th birthday, the astute pianist Timo Andres stops by to play a contrasting pair of the composer's popular etudes.

Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, who marks his 50th anniversary in the music business this year, helped create what's known as the Brill Building sound in the late '50s and early '60s. He's been inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, but he got his start as a classical pianist. He joins Terry Gross to talk about his life as a performer — and about The Definitive Collection, a career-spanning greatest-hits compendium.

Before his election, back in October, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump laid out a 100 Day Action Plan. He called it his Contract With The American…

In softcover fiction, Jill McCorkle's cluster of retirees faces death with humor and sorrow. In nonfiction, Lawrence Wright peeks into the world of Scientology, Simon Garfield charts a history of maps, Jonathan Cott recalls his friendship with John and Yoko, Duncan Wall spins yarns about the circus and Mark Binelli welcomes us to his Detroit.

In softcover fiction, Mark Helprin sets a romance against the backdrop of midcentury New York, and Ian Frazier presents the journals of a mother who swears an extremely blue streak. In softcover nonfiction, Yael Kohen collects an oral history of women in comedy, and Jon Ronson gathers some funny stories of his own.

When the dust settled from the dramatic downfall of Bear Stearns, one of Wall Street's most storied investment banks, rival JP Morgan Chase wound up taking control of it. The stunning collapse marks a significant loss for some investors, like Bear Stearns employees, who owned 30 percent of the bank.