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One word soared because of historic events. The other rose because of Charlie Sheen. Other words or phrases that were used a lot include "Japan," "rad on Osama bin Laden" and "McLobster."

Fresh Air's rock critic presents his playlist for 2016. It includes big pop stars, beloved cult stars and a couple of not-yet-stars.

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The legal cost of redrawing political maps in New Mexico could top $5 million this year.The Albuquerque Journal reports lawyers for…

Sen. Howie Morales of Silver City has earned the top spot on the Democratic primary ballot in the race for governor.Morales received 29 percent of…

The race to be New Mexico's top cop pits state auditor Hector Balderas, a rising star in the Democratic Party, against Republican Susan Riedel, a former…

The Jackson State Tigers will face the Florida Gators in the opening round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Tigers' head coach Tevester Anderson says his team will come to play.

There are no surprises among the top seeds in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. But the larger field, as always, contains some unexpected dancers. Renee Montagne talks to sports commentator John Feinstein about the NCAA Tournament's present, and past.