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An Iraqi nuclear scientist who spent years in the Abu Ghraib prison under Saddam Hussein has emerged as a top U.N. choice to become prime minister in Iraq's interim government, an Iraqi official says. A moderate Shiite, Hussain al-Shahristani is known for his management skills and has no formal ties to any Iraqi political party. Hear NPR's Eric Westervelt.

The House of Representatives will be under new management in 2007, but leadership posts within each party are undecided. Maryland's Steny Hoyer wants to be Majority Leader, but Nancy Pelosi backing Rep. John Murtha. Republican Speaker, Dennis Hastert, says he won't run for a leadership post, creating room at the top for the new minority party.

The James Beard award-winning chef was the youngest ever to receive a three-star review from The New York Times. His memoir, Yes, Chef, explains what it takes to be a master chef — and describes his journey from Ethiopia to Sweden to some of America's finest restaurants.

By Bert GambiniBuffalo, NY – Daniel Derenda was nominated Tuesday as the city's next police commissioner. Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said Derenda's…

The All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk host shares his favorite recordings of the year.

Their favorite 2023 tracks include music from Rawayana, Maria José Llergo and beyond.

Three hours of great music ended with a standing ovation from the crowd at Saturday night's WBFO Blues Bash.Western New York's talented Jeremy Keyes Band…

Niagara County's Emergency Preparedness Program has received a perfect score in state performance reviews. The county's program has received exceptional…

By Avery SchneiderBuffalo, NY – County Executive Chris Collins' Brighter Future Fund made its latest donation Thursday to Buffalo's Theater of Youth…

NPR celebrates its 50th anniversary remembering other events in 1971. The band T. Rex overhauled their musical style and released Electric Warrior, an album that became the cornerstone of glam rock.