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Each year on Memorial Day weekend, West Virginia's best storytellers compete for the prestigious title of "Biggest Liar," in a tall- tale contest that draws large crowds. Two contest judges, including a five-time champion, spin a couple of whoppers.

When it comes to wine, some consumers still equate quality with price. But at the 28th Annual International Eastern Wine Competition, a $1.99 bottle of California Wine, the 2002 Charles Shaw Shiraz, beat out 2,300 wines to win a prestigious double gold medal. Hear NPR's Steve Inkseep.

Tennessee Gov.-elect Bill Lee has picked the state veterinarian to become his new commissioner of agriculture.Lee's transition team announced Monday…

Two of Kentucky's most bitter rivals will meet in court twice over the next 10 days in legal battles that could help shape the state's future in both…

Obama's supporter and former South Dakota Senator Tom Daschle was nominated to be secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and director of the new White House Office of Health Reform.

Tuesday will be a memorable day in many respects -- it's the 62nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion, and many states will hold primary elections. But it's also 6/6/06, and that makes a lot of people nervous because one interpretation of the Book of Revelation says 666 is the "number of the beast."

The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards were held Sunday in Los Angeles. HBO, the cable television show Mad Men and NBC's 30 Rock were big winners.

For many, summer is a time of transition: weddings, graduations, job interviews. And that means it's also a season for thank-you notes. Despite the ubiquity of e-mail, experts tell Michele Norris that a handwritten note remains the best way to express your gratitude.

Don't Tap the Glass is a bit of a left turn: a hyperkinetic, summertime LP with an urgent appeal to move the masses.