The congressionally-mandated Iraq Study Group calls for new and enhanced diplomatic and political efforts in Iraq and in the region.

As the movie "Blood Diamond" opens, we take a look at the real-life underground diamond trade.

What is it like to teach in a war-torn country?

Here and Now's Lara Farrar catches up with a couple from Arkansas who are walking around the world with their mule.

Do you need the perfect gift for a food connoisseur? Our resident chef, Kathy Gunst, and foodie, Scott Haas, review some of their favorite cookbooks of the year.