Bremer Headed to U.N. as Thousands Protest in Iraq
The U.S. administrator in Iraq, Paul Bremer, is to meet today with United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan about a role for the U.N. in Iraq. Meanwhile, thousands of Shia Muslims have taken to the streets to protest for direct elections.
Pakistan’s Nuke Probe
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The Pakistani government announced yesterday that it has detained eight scientists and officials in an investigation of what nuclear technology may have shared with countries like Iran.
A Look at Iowa Voters
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As democratic candidates wait for tonight’s caucuses, we’ll look at who votes and who doesn’t in Iowa.
The Culture of Cosmetic Surgery
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A new book argues that American’s obsession with celebrity has contributed to the rise in cosmetic surgeries.
D.C. Roundtable
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The Iowa caucus and the president’s State of the Union are previewed.
King and Islam
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Colgate University Professor Omid Safi suggests Martin Luther King Jr. may have found a new appreciation for Islam near the end of his life.
Great Jazz Saxophone Players
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We speak to Here and Now’s James Isaacs about two great jazz saxophone players.
