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Making-up 60 percent of Iraq's population, Shiite Muslims look to be big winners in the Jan. 30 elections. Some worry the Shia community is too close to Iran and could push the country toward a more theocratic model. But some experts believe the Shia may be democracy's best hope in a new Iraq. Hear NPR's Mike Shuster.

The early 1970s glam-punk band the New York Dolls are known for wearing both makeup and leather — and playing a raw, aggressive style of rock that has since influenced many bands. Singer David Johnansen discusses their new live CD.

Johnny Carson died Sunday at the age of 79. Carson was best known as the host of the Tonight Show, where he brought the popular late-night talk show to new heights over a 30-year career.

Randy Cohen, New York Times Sunday Magazine ethicist, has some advice for a soccer mom on how to deal with a ringer on her son's team. The team had a losing record, so the coach brought in a bigger, older kid to play under an assumed name.

A funeral mass is held for the first New York firefighter to die in combat in Iraq. Sgt. Christian Engeldrum was among the rescuers who responded to the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001 and served in New York's National Guard. Richard Hake of member station WNYC reports.

Audio book sales are increasing at a double-digit rate, making up a healthy chunk of a title's revenue. As Lynn Neary reports, popular books like the Harry Potter series have done well — and expanded consumer awareness of audio books in the process.

Miami's New World Symphony offers a unique educational environment for talented young musicians. The artists have all their expenses paid while they play a concert season, build their repertoires and study with veteran conductors. But the symphony fellowships don't just stop at musical training. NPR's Ari Shapiro reports.

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission plans to resign. Michael Powell achieved name recognition with the general public due to the huge fines levied by the FCC against the owners of radio and TV stations in the name of decency.

A member of the National Guard stationed in Iraq has been chronicling the birds and other forms of wildlife he has observed there for almost a year. He talks about his latest sightings. We last spoke with Jon in October. He's getting ready to leave Iraq soon, and so it seemed the perfect excuse to ask him about his latest sightings.

For some of the thousands living in the United States, casting a vote in Iraq's Jan. 30 elections means driving thousands of miles. Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and Nashville, Tenn., are the only polling sites.