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Defense Secretary Robert Gates is forcing the resignation of the Air Force's top brass, according to officials. Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Moseley and Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne have reportedly both been asked to step down.

Top auto-industry executives appear on Capitol Hill Wednesday to argue against tightening the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard. The standard has not changed for more than 30 years, and Congress is weighing proposals to boost efficiency rules.

Given the proliferation of year-end Top 10 lists, it seems natural that Shadow Classics — which gives shelter to under-appreciated music — would feature its own list of 2006 recordings likely to become Shadow Classics down the line. Don't let these gems go unnoticed.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is releasing its list of the top 10 "green" cars, based on measures of fuel economy, emissions and vehicle weight. No American models made the cut, and U.S. cars grabbed four of the 10 spots for the dirtiest vehicles.

Bob Dylan's new album, Modern Times, hit the top of the record charts last week. Now 65, the singer-songwriter continues to explore blues and older pop styles with lyrics that frequently contain contemporary references.

Blue Highway's CD Marbletown is topping the bluegrass charts and has been nominated for a Grammy. Founder Tim Stafford and dobro player Rob Ickes tell Debbie Elliott what's behind the group's music.

Missouri's top race is an open contest for U.S. Senate following the retirement of Republican Roy Blunt.

Two top executives and the outside auditor exit the federally backed mortgage giant Fannie Mae after the Securities and Exchange Commission finds fault with the company's accounting. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Mike McNamee of Business Week.

The largest U.S. congressional delegation to visit Cuba since the revolution arrives for meetings with top Cuban officials. To Cubans this signals a possible opening in relations.

This is going to be a big weekend for college sports. There's basketball -- of course -- but for commentator Bob Cook, the real action is going to be at Bethany College in Kansas. It's the President's Cup, where the top four collegiate chess programs in the nation will compete. But, he says, the tournament's favorites are as disliked in the chess world as any outlaw basketball program.