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The new president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, has taken the reins of power in a ceremony in Paris. Sarkozy, who has promised to usher in a period of deep reforms, was declared the 23rd president of the French republic in a small ceremony after the departure of Jacques Chirac.

Brian Burton, best known as the musician, songwriter and producer Danger Mouse, is kicking off the launch of his new label, 30th Century Records, with a compilation of songs by mostly unknown artists.

It's a country whose people are reluctant to report malpractice. But when a doctor prescribed "an astronomical dose of the wrong steroid" to his wife, Kunal Saha was determined to blow the whistle.

Steve Inskeep talks to Hussam Ayloush, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Los Angeles. And, Linda Wertheimer talks to Paul Barrett of Bloomberg BusinessWeek.

The government is trying to wipe out Zika virus, which has been linked to a severe birth defect. But is it doing enough to help families whose children have been affected?

The shutdown of sporting events due to the coronavirus pandemic has put athletic careers on hold and interrupted the flow of money that makes sports such a big business.

You, a Pisces full of wisdom, have discovered a new song that lights up your soul. This week on 8 Tracks: Mild to wild obsessions with SZA, Bat for Lashes and Alice Coltrane.

The Year Of Spectacular Men is a comedy that's a real family affair. It's directed by Lea Thompson and written by her daughter, Madelyn Deutch, who also stars in the film.

An agreement worth up to $12 billion made Google the de facto choice for online search on millions of iPhones. Justice officials say the deal may be anticompetitive under U.S. law.

A stunt, a joke or a big lie? There was nothing special in the story behind the New Jersey-based band Delicate Steve. A press release used to promote the band, on the other hand, was something altogether more fantastic.