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As a front-and-center first lady, Michelle Obama has developed a loyal and loving following. Here are some reasons why.

North Carolina Republican Senate hopeful Greg Brannon (left) greets Adam Love and his daughter Gwendolyn Love during a campaign event in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday.

5 Things To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries

Primaries in Indiana, North Carolina and Ohio serve as the kickoff for an intense two-month stretch of elections. Did we mention former American Idol star Clay Aiken is on the ballot?

Unheard Bounty On Mobb Deep's First Album In Eight Years

After an eight year absence, the release of a new Mobb Deep album would be notable enough, but it's the bonus disc of previously unheard sessions for The Infamous that send this package over the top.

Democratic Rep. Henry Waxman of California stands in his Capitol Hill office beside a wall displaying his legislative accomplishments. Waxman, 74, said Thursday that he would retire after 40 years in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Waxman Leaves Behind A Legacy Of Health Laws

California Rep. Henry Waxman, elected in 1974 in Watergate's aftermath, has announced his retirement. The Democrat leaves behind one of the most substantive legislative records in the House's recent history, and was instrumental in the passage of the Affordable Care Act.

The Avalanche And The Alaskan City Finding Its Way Out

The only road into Valdez, Alaska, was reopened on Wednesday after an avalanche closed the city off from all highway traffic for nearly two weeks. Melissa Block speaks with Valdez City Manager John Hozey, who helped coordinate clean-up efforts for the city's more than 4,000 residents.

Now That Officials Know Who Shooter Was, Questions Turn To Why

More is being learned about Specialist Ivan Lopez, the soldier responsible for Wednesday's shootings at Fort Hood. Top Army leaders say Lopez saw a psychiatrist in March and was taking medication.

Abundance Of Elephants Strains South African Game Reserves

While most of the news about elephants out of Africa concerns poaching and falling numbers, South Africa has the opposite problem. Its elephant populations have grown greater than the country can manage.

Week In Sports: The NFL Begins Hunt For New Talent

Scouting began this week, and in the spirit of evaluation, Weekend Edition guest host Don Gonyea takes an abbreviated Wunderlic test. Plus, NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman chats with the infamous Pete Rose about being erased from this year's set of baseball cards.

<strong>Touch Me I'm A Local Institution: </strong>Mudhoney plays from more than 500 feet above Seattle, on the roof of the Space Needle, as part of a set celebrating Sub Pop's Silver Jubilee broadcast by KEXP

Sub Pop's Silver Jubilee Celebrates 25 Years Of Artisanal Music In Seattle

For 25 years, Sub Pop has been putting out music that speaks to Seattle. Today, the music may not all be local, but the label's artists are mostly specialists who have perfected a certain style.

Team USA celebrates its 4-3 victory over the Soviet Union in the semifinal Men's Ice Hockey event at the Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, N.Y., on Feb. 22, 1980. The game was dubbed "the Miracle on Ice."

Obama's Jab At Russia In Keeping With Olympic Tradition

President Obama is staying home from next year's Winter Games, sending openly gay athletes instead to scold Russia for its anti-gay policies. This isn't the first time politics has intruded on the Olympics. Although the games are intended to be an apolitical athletic gathering, they have frequently provided a platform for protest.

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