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In the two decades since her platinum breakthrough Little Earthquakes, the eight-time Grammy nominee has released 11 more studio albums and turned out hits in a range of genres. Amos' new record, Night of Hunters, features a new voice: her daughter's. Watch and hear a studio performance.

If you think all American food tastes alike, you may be on to something. A chemical analysis of flavors around the world found that Americans cook with flavors that are chemically similar, like eggs, milk, and vanilla, while East Asians go for chemical contrast. Think shrimp and lemon.

Melody Barnes is leaving her post as director of the administration's Domestic Policy Council. Barnes was influential in crafting some of the president's major initiatives including health care and economic legislation. Host Michel Martin speaks with Barnes about her achievements and the president's popularity.

For many years, the search for unknown or forgotten soul singers has dug deeply into music archives. But surprises still turn up. Music critic Milo Miles says this year's best discovery is a West African singer and bandleader named El Rego.

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's official campaign website — at newt.org — is working fine. But newtgingrich.com is directing surfers to stories and other sites that don't put him in the best light.

By Cheril LeeOmaha, NE – Douglas County has received a $35,000 grant for a study of the youth detention center.Commissioner Chris Rodgers says the Board…

By Katie Knapp SchubertOmaha, NE – Omaha Public Schools officials say state projections for aid to schools mean layoffs are possible.Assistant…

By Katie Knapp SchubertOmaha, NE – The VA of Nebraska-western Iowa provides care to 167,000 veterans, 11,000 of whom are women.VA officials are holding a…

By Katie Knapp SchubertOmaha, NE – A $5.7 million grant is coming to Douglas County to encourage physical activity, healthy eating and obesity prevention…

By Katie Knapp SchubertOmaha, NE – A political science expert at the University of Nebraska-Omaha believes there won't be much short-term political…