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The northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk is just outside Iraqi Kurdistan, but the Kurds want to claim it as their own. Guest Host Audie Cornish speaks with Quil Lawrence, author of the book, Invisible Nation: How the Kurds' Quest for Statehood is Shaping Iraq and the Middle East.

A new study finds that the number of Americans fishing, camping or engaging in other nature-based activities has substantially fallen since the late 1980s. Researchers say this fact has important implications for environmental protection.

Resignations Galore

The nation's largest counterterrorism exercise begins Monday, and it will consist of a mock chemical attack in Connecticut and a biological attack in New Jersey. The five-day drill will test the readiness of federal, state, local and international officials. It's the third such drill, and those who participated in the last one two years ago say it provided some useful lessons.

As the world looks around anxiously for an alternative to oil, energy sources such as biofuels, solar, and nuclear seem like they could be the magic ticket. Commentator Michael Grunwald says they're not.

San Diego County farmers who suffered damage in the October wildfires expect to get some money for their losses. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has this update of the tough year for farmers.

California Senator Dianne Feinstein says the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales signals the beginning of real change. She has been critical of him since his appointment. Sara Sciammacco

San Diego school district officials are trying to clear up a controversy surrounding an Arabic language program at Carver Elementary School. KPBS reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

The founder of super-secret mega-contractor SAIC retired as Chairman of the Board three years ago while his company was still employee-owned. Now he has a book out about building the successful $8 bil

Bonnie Dumanis, San Diego County District Attorney, is arguably the area's most powerful politician. Former U-T reporter Kelly Thornton talks about her five-part series on Dumanis that appeared this month on VoiceofSanDiego.org.