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French forces killed the leader of the West African ISIS affiliate in a drone strike in southern Mali in August. French authorities described Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi as "enemy No. 1" in the region.

Over the course of a career that began in the 1970s, the Oklahoma native, who died Oct. 18, specialized in rock 'n' roll sincerity, and dramatizing the pain of love rejected.

By Mark ScottBuffalo, NY – Erie County Executive Joel Giambra is a man without a party. He left the Democratic Party to run for county executive six years…

By Eileen BuckleyBuffalo, NY – Roswell Park Cancer Institute says its effort to recruit clinical and scientific talent for its research center was a big…

Niagara County Community College has selected its new president and it is a familiar name. The SUNY Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the NCCC Board…

Pay raises could be on the way for Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, School Board members and other city officials.Recommendations made by the Citizens Salary…

Marine Gen. Michael Hagee is on his way to Iraq to talk to his troops about using lethal force "only when justified." The trip comes amid allegations that Marines killed unarmed Iraqi civilians in two separate incidents. The military has opened investigations into the deaths.

Lupe Fiasco is a Chicago-based rapper who made his mainstream debut on the most recent CD by Kanye West, who is also from Chicago. Now Fiasco is further cementing the Windy City's reputation as a breeding ground for innovative hip-hop, with a new CD, Food and Liquor.

In terms of pop hits, the shadow of 2013 fell over most of 2014. But for NPR Music's Stephen Thompson, there were plenty of winners this year as well.

The co-host of All Songs Considered shares his ten favorite records of 2015.