"Sesame Street," which premiered in November 1969, faced a rough road to air in the state of Mississippi. This is that story.

As Congress threatens to defund public broadcasting, the defenders of PBS and NPR keep defending themselves by pointing to ...

Elmo, Cookie Monster and their friends are heading to the River Valley this week for the "Sesame Street Live Say Hello" tour.

The Snooze singer's support for children's programming comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding the show's parent network PBS.

Grammy-winning artist SZA made a heartwarming appearance on Sesame Street, joining beloved characters Elmo, Abby, and ...

For decades, shows like Sesame Street were, in addition to being often the only thing available, were considered safe havens for children—wholesome, educational programming that helped ...

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Mnet’s “Street Woman Fighter” is making a triumphant return—this time on a global stage. The highly anticipated third season, now titled “World of Street Woman Fighter,” has ...

How street-style photography has evolved from the Edwardian era to today. Now it is exploding – and turning fashion upside down. Jessica Chastain, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Parker Posey were among ...