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President Obama's acceptance of the Democratic nomination capped two weeks of speeches at the political conventions. Host Michel Martin discusses hits and misses with Mary Kate Cary, former speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush; and Paul Orzulak, former speechwriter for President Clinton and Vice President Al Gore.

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, all regular fixtures atop the Billboard charts, have the biggest songs and albums of the week. But don't sleep on Imogen Heap.

U.S. forces take into custody one of Iraq's top biological weapons experts, nicknamed "Dr. Germ" for her work in the production of biological warfare agents such as anthrax and botulinum toxin. Rihab Taha, a British-educated microbiologist, was not on the U.S. list of 55 most-wanted Iraqis, but U.S. officials say her capture was still a top priority. Hear NPR's Tom Gjelten.

A demonstration is planned in support of defendants charged after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol. The FBI says there's no specific threat, but security officials say they're ready no matter what.

Vice President Harris gave her first interview since jumping into the presidential race just a little over a month ago. Here's what we learned.

The U.S. Justice Department is seeking the death penalty for Tops shooter Gendron.

The 18-year-old suspect in the racist Tops Market shooting is not from Western New York, but some observers say the activities of the local far right are still worth monitoring.

By Michael Mroziakhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wbfo/local-wbfo-953731.mp3Buffalo – For many years, Buffalo's East Side has existed…

Florida's top COVID-19 data scientist has been dismissed. Rebekah Jones says she's been fired for refusing to manipulate data "to drum up support" for the state's plan to reopen.