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Members of the North Carolina Air National Guard's 145th Airlift Wing are again fighting wildfires in the western US this summer. Members of the…

The lead singer of The Internet says she wants this slinky, slow-moving solo cut to be the "baby-making anthem of 2017." No argument there.

NPR's Jon Greenberg reports Republicans say new notes released by the White House are a sign it tried to control damage regarding Whitewater. The notes, written by former White House aide Mark Gearan in early 1994, describe a meeting where administration officials wanted to contact Beverly Bassett Schaeffer, a key witness in the Whitewater affair. Republicans say that suggests an effort to influence Schaeffer's testimony. The Senate Whitewater committee also delved into who handled the billing records found recently at the White House.

With "Pressure," the Dreamville Records vocalist elevates her status as a neo-soul touchstone, referencing the soul divas before her and leading the way for those to come with fearless charm.

Jon Miller reports from Lima, Peru that the country's intelligence chief Vladimiro Montesinos -- suspected in a bribery scandal -- has not been seen, but the government denies reports that he is in military custody. The scandal prompted Peru's President Alberto Fujimori to disband the spy agency, and announce plans to call new elections. Fujimori further pledged that he will not be a candidate in those elections. Peru's cabinet today tried to work out details, as opposition candidates began to rally support in hopes of replacing Fujimori.

Linda talks with Joe Jackson, a pop music correspondent for the Irish Times. They discuss the new CD collection of old Irish hymns called "Faith of our Fathers," which has hit the top of the pop charts in Ireland. (STATIONS: "Faith of Our Fathers," featuring Frank Patterson, Regina Nathan, the Monks of Glenstal Abbey and the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, is not yet available in the United States. It is expected to be released in March of this year, on the RTE label, catalogue number RTE CD198.) (8:00) ((ST

NPR Music's senior manager shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.

A rising-star TV reporter has a one-night stand with a guy who won't grow up; Judd Apatow's comedy is a kind of Peter-and-Wendy-get- preggers story for the 21st century.

Sixty years after President Harry Truman called for an end to the use of atomic weapons, arms control efforts continue. Where are we today? Talk of the Nation examines the current state of arms control in a live broadcast before a studio audience at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.

Spring Summer's new track wraps heartbreak in bravado and packs unconditional love with goodbyes.

Complete with strings, drums, guitars and bass, Deer Tick is a self-described "rock-rock-rock" outfit with a twist of alt-country and gritty blues, as demonstrated on its latest studio LP, Born On Flag Day.

The Revelations' members, including Williams, revive '60s and '70s soul, yet there's a modern quality to their sound that suggests they're not bound to the confines of a jukebox. Hear songs from the group's debut EP, Deep Soul.

The Australian's career began at 13, when she landed a contract with Island Records. Lessons to Be Learned has been released to international praise on the strength of her powerhouse vocals and hit single "Sweet About Me."

The Irish singer, discovered while busking on the streets of Dublin, is a best-selling recording artist in his homeland. He brings songs from his hit Addicted to Company to the U.S., playing a stripped-down set for Mountain Stage.

The multi-instrumentalist prepares for his major-label debut by focusing on the fundamentals: namely, a solid groove.

Hear the Chicago-based ensemble lay down a killer groove, composed by electronic music producer Jlin.

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The soul singer returns to her Alabama roots on her latest album, Life Happens.

A big winner at 2013's New Zealand Music Awards was Aaradhna, who took three major awards including Album Of The Year for Treble and Reverb. Aaradhna recently visited OPB's studios in Portland.

Timber Timbre's video for the sultry and seductive song "Curtains?!" pays homage to vintage noir crime thrillers.