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In August of 1990, Saddam Hussein's army marched into Kuwait, prompting the launch of Operation Desert Storm. American and coalition forces crushed the Iraqi military, but stopped short of toppling Hussein -- a move some critics say set the stage for the current war in Iraq. Two veterans of Desert Storm look back at the legacy of the first Gulf War.

Just a small part of I-95 runs through Georgia, but it's a vital part of a pipeline that hauls goods to and from the Port of Savannah. Some call the port "The Quiet Giant," and its economic impact is enormous.

It'll take years to fully know the effects of the BP oil spill on wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico. One thing we do know now is what that wildlife was like before 206 million gallons of oil spewed into the water. For that knowledge, we have the Smithsonian Institution to thank.

Much of New Orleans has been rebuilt since the hurricane swept through. And the city is attracting more young professionals than at any time in memory. But many of the problems exposed by Katrina remain, including crime, income inequality and reliance on struggling industries.

Wednesday, August 11, marks the first day of Ramadan. We discuss the significance of Ramadan to the Muslim faith and find out how American Muslims observe the holy month. We'll also learn about plans for a new Islamic Center in Temecula and hear how the Muslim community there is dealing with protests from some community members.

Los Angeles is trying something new with its chronic homeless population: It is taking 50 of the most hard-core homeless and giving them housing with no strings attached. Why? It may be cheaper than leaving them on the streets, and it may even help them to stay off.

Noticed the East Village's newest artsy addition yet? It's a professional home to 40 artists, who live, work and play in its 18,000-square-foot space. The kicker: they helped build it from scratch. Culture Lust contributor Meredith Hattam takes a peek at Space 4 Art.

President Obama visits GM and Chrysler auto plants in Detroit on Friday to call attention to the successes -- so far -- of the bailed-out companies. A White House report says the industry has added 55,000 jobs, GM will stay open during its usual two-week summer shutdown and Chrysler added another production shift.

A bike ride through Tijuana, Paula Poundstone and a celebration of the written word, are part of the eclectic mix of things to do this weekend in San Diego.

Experts dismiss assertions by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that the documents his website leaked are as important as the Vietnam-era papers.