We get a preview of a three-day summit of officials of North Korea, China, and the U.S. concerning recent controversy over North Korea's pursuit of a nuclear program.

Dick Gordon, host of the NPR show "The Connection," speaks with us from Baghdad about efforts to rebuild schools and the country's education infrastructure.

We speak with correspondent Michael Goldfarb about his reporting from Northern Iraq during the war.

A new study shows that 25 percent of children living in Manhattan's Harlem section have symptoms of asthma.

Health reporter Judy Foreman speaks to us about a new report on the health benefits associated with the Eastern art of meditation.

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch speaks with us about the current financial straits of the city — the worst fiscal crisis facing Manhattan since the mid 1970s.

An appreciation of jazz vocalist Nina Simone, who died yesterday at the age of 70.

A new ordinance in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina requires panhandlers to get licenses to beg for spare change on the streets.

We speak with renowned jazz bass virtuoso Christian McBride and listen to his new music.