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Fresh Air's critic looks back on a fruitful year and lists his favorite music releases of 2011.

The Social Security Administration has put out its list of the most popular baby names from last year. Topping the list for girls: Sophia. For boys, it's Jacob.

Liberty Hospital will layoff more than a 100 workers. Kansas City Mayor Sly James appoints an advisory group on the airport, including critics of a…

It's official: Sean Connery IS James Bond, according to NPR readers who weighed the question this week. Connery set the gold standard as 007, the spy known for his playfulness, his ruthlessness — and his ability to look good in a suit. The Bond film franchise turns 50 today.

A new name burst onto the top rungs of British pop charts this year with a song called, "My Heart." Well, maybe not a new name; it's actually one of the most famous names in musical history. Host Scott Simon speaks with screen legend Doris Day about her new album.

Yemeni officials have announced that an airstrike in Yemen Sunday killed a top al-Qaida leader. The suspect was on the FBI's most wanted list for his role in the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole warship.

Congressional Republicans hope to pass a sweeping tax overhaul before Christmas, but first they'll have to resolve some major policy differences that could derail the bill.

What to gaze upon this weekend?There’s plenty to see, including rodeo performers and commemorative warbirds in daring action, scads of visual art around…

Missouri Senate Passes Tax OverhaulOver objections from Gov. Jay Nixon, the Missouri Senate has passed a tax overhaul that would cut income taxes by…

Kansas attempts to repopulate rural counties with financial incentives for new residents. The job growth rate in Kansas is rising but could be hindered by…