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In Iraq today, three bomb blasts left more than 75 dead and 145 wounded. The attacks occurred as U.S. and Iraqi forces step up a massive security operation aimed at stabilizing the capital. Thousands have died in Baghdad in the sectarian conflict between Sunnis and Shia.

During Saddam Hussein's regime, tens of thousands of Kurds and Turkmen were forced out of the oil rich Iraqi city of Kirkuk, as Iraqi Arabs were moved in to change the region's demographics. Now, returning Kurds want to put Kirkuk under Kurdish control. Their demands are raising anger and fear among the city's other ethnic groups. Hear NPR's Deborah Amos.

Funny man Darryl Littleton joins us to talk about the contributions African-American comedians have made to the ever-changing world of comedy.

President Bush has chosen Ryan Crocker to be the next top U.S. diplomat in Iraq. The challenging posting is in Baghdad's Green Zone — the fortressed compound that's under constant mortar attack. But this is business as usual for the current ambassador to Pakistan.

Texas is the first state to require that girls be vaccinated against the human papilloma virus. HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that most people will eventually be exposed to — often soon after becoming sexually active. More than 20 states are considering requiring the vaccine.

Actor Roger Fan used to perform in San Diego as part of the Asian American Repertory Theater. Now he returns to San Diego to promote his role in the Hollywood film, Annapolis (opening January 27 throughout San Diego). The film is directed by Justin Lin who briefly attended UCSD before graduating from UCLA. Beth Accomando spoke with the young star about the film

Annapolis/Interview with Roger Fan

In coming days, a U.N. special envoy to Kosovo will address the future of the province. Reports hint at a plan that will allow Kosovo to conduct its own foreign policy and join international organizations, without achieving full independence.

Members of the hard-line Radical Party in Serbia won 28 percent of the vote in Sunday's general election. But they might not be able to form a government.

The people of Serbia voted today in a parliamentary election. The vote is seen as a test between ultra-nationalists and pro-Western reformers who want to move their nation into the European fold.