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Assistant principal is indicted in connection with shooting done by 6-year-old

A grand jury indicted a former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school on counts of child abuse and neglect. The net appears to be widening in holding adults accountable for shootings.

Buffalo Celebrates Its Disco Heritage

By Joyce KryszakBuffalo, NY – From chicken wings to Frank Lloyd Wright, Buffalo holds fame nationwide. But did you know that Buffalo also helped put Disco…

Drummer and educator Billy Hart, one of the NEA's 2022 Jazz Masters.

NEA Names Its 2022 Jazz Masters: Hart, Clarke, Wilson And Harrison

The NEA celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Jazz Masters Fellowship and inducts the class of 2022, including four jazz icons: Billy Hart, Stanley Clarke, Cassandra Wilson and Donald Harrison, Jr.

Many people have concerns that the Supreme Court ruling that overturned <em>Roe v. Wade</em> and the right to abortion could jeopardize other rights, such as same-sex marriage.

This GOP strategist is calling on Republican senators to safeguard same-sex marriage

With the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, many are concerned that same-sex marriage could be next. Will Republicans band together to protect this right for Americans?

Shonen Knife performs at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C., on April 30. For over 35 years, the all-female trio has been serving up catchy punk songs with a delicious twist: Many are about a love of food.

Ramen Rock: These Japanese Punk Legends Sing About Food

For over 35 years, the all-female Shonen Knife has been serving up catchy punk titles like "Wasabi," "Hot Chocolate" and "Sushi Bar." But don't mistake them for bubblegum pop. These ladies are legit.

Count Basie performs at the Royal Festival Hall in London. He and his band are embarking on a tour of Britain, and this is their first venue.

'One O'Clock Jump'

Basie came to New York City in 1936, and used elements of blues and jazz in the newer sounds of swing and big band.

WBFO's Buffalo Blues Bash is a hit

The first ever WBFO Buffalo Blues Bash was a hit with fans Saturday night. More than 225 people attended the event in the WNED/WBFO studios in downtown…

Smoosh: A Musical Sister Act

Pre-teen sisters Asya and Chloe make up Smoosh, the latest band to rock Seattle. They've been touring this year with Pearl Jam and Sleater-Kinney and have a debut CD, She Like Electric. NPR's Jennifer Ludden talks with the band.

Raul Malo of The Mavericks performs at the Americana Honors & Awards show Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Mark Zaleski/AP)

Remembering Grammy-winning singer Raul Malo

Malo revealed a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis in June of 2024, but he didn't stop touring the country with the band.

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows pictured on Capitol Hill in 2020. He was among the first Trump administration officials to be subpoenaed by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Mark Meadows is suing the Jan. 6 committee as it moves to hold him in contempt

Mark Meadows is suing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Jan. 6 committee, asking a judge to block enforcement of two subpoenas it had issued for himself and Verizon.

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