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The Jamaican native, who died last week in London at age 63, was one of the first popular artists to perform his island's local sounds for a world audience. His international success helped fuel the reggae revolution.

One man was killed and eight people were wounded during a shooting at a party that drew about 100 people to a Southern California hookah lounge.

A moment of silence was held before the announcement, made Wednesday night at a playoff game.

The Danish jazz duo perform an untraditional four-song set from the countryside in Djursland, Denmark.

Phyllis Wheatley was America's first published black poet -- a native of Senegal, sold into slavery in Boston in 1761 and taught to read and write. Now a newly discovered letter by her is expected to fetch top dollar at auction.

Millions of students have received federal aid through the Pell Grant. NPR wants to hear about how the money affected your college experience.

The Ohio congressman faces an uphill fight in the general election, as the state has trended more Republican in recent years.

Xiye Bastida was raised in the highlands of Mexico with an understanding that she had to thank the Earth for everything it provided. Now, she's dedicated her entire life to the issue of protecting it.

President Bush says George Tenet has resigned as CIA director for "personal reasons" and will leave the spy agency next month. Tenet has been under intense fire for intelligence failures in Iraq. His deputy will lead the agency temporarily until a successor is found. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

"I hope we can raise our voices to protect our right to have a safe abortion," the pop star said, prompting cheers from the audience.