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An Iraqi nuclear scientist who spent years in the Abu Ghraib prison under Saddam Hussein has emerged as a top U.N. choice to become prime minister in Iraq's interim government, an Iraqi official says. A moderate Shiite, Hussain al-Shahristani is known for his management skills and has no formal ties to any Iraqi political party. Hear NPR's Eric Westervelt.

The House of Representatives will be under new management in 2007, but leadership posts within each party are undecided. Maryland's Steny Hoyer wants to be Majority Leader, but Nancy Pelosi backing Rep. John Murtha. Republican Speaker, Dennis Hastert, says he won't run for a leadership post, creating room at the top for the new minority party.

President Bush and the U.S. Senate turn their attention to immigration as the president helps to swear in new citizens while a Senate committee writes a bill to control the flow of undocumented workers. The full Senate is expected to debate the issue for the next two weeks.

The top local stories this evening from KERA News:Families and students of Focus Charter School in southern Dallas held a rally this afternoon. They’re…

The top local stories this evening from KERA News: The U.S. House rejected a hard-line immigration bill Thursday afternoon -- despite support from Texas…

The top local stories this morning from KERA News:Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings are in Europe this week to boost business…

The top local stories this morning from KERA News: A trial continues in a lawsuit to determine whether Dallas County discriminates against white voters on…

The top local stories this evening from KERA News: Dallas Police Officer Rogelio Santander is being remembered as a man of character and discipline who…