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The release of a new report on the world's mothers is a reminder of the gap between rich and poor — in the developing world and in American cities as well.

As radical Islamists take control of Syrian border towns, the spill-over is evident in southern Turkey. Small shops cater to radicals, selling black head bands with Koranic slogans. In Killis, on the Turkish border, cafes offer "jihadi tea" for a clientele with long beards and an alarming agenda. Many analysts say Turkey turned a blind eye to international jihadists crossing the border to overthrow the Assad regime. The bill has come due as Washington expresses extreme concern, young Turks join the jihad in Syria, and international extremists flock to the Turkish border on the way to the jihad.

The State Department is negotiating with Laos to deport thousands of Hmong who broke the law in the U.S. — even if they've already served their time.

Experts worry that while the North has often made threats, now it's rhetoric is ratcheting up. That may make the new young leader, Kim Jong Un, feel as if he has to follow through on the threats in some way.

Stephen Wing is a poet based in Atlanta. His recently-released book - “Wild Atlanta: Greenspaces and Preserves of ‘The City in the Forest” - features poems about nearly two-dozen protected wild places around Metro Atlanta. He comes to Chattanooga on Tuesday, October 10th.

By Sean PhippsChattanooga – Andrew Bird, a former member of Squirrel Nut Zippers, has proven himself a worthy solo artist with his most recent album on…

Bluegrass legend Peter Rowan talks with WUTC's Sam Blevins about his music over five decades - and the IBMA World of Bluegrass, now on its way to downtown Chattanooga.

Chicago bluegrass group Special Consensus joined WUTC's Paul Jorgensen and Brian Hamilton live on air during this week's IBMA World of Bluegrass here in Chattanooga.

Under the Rocks, "an energetic young string band" from Canada, is performing in Chattanooga at this year's IBMA World of Bluegrass - and live with Clark Gibson on WUTC.

The Often Herd crosses oceans and musical boundaries from Northern England to this week's IBMA World of Bluegrass in Chattanooga - and live on WUTC with Paul Jorgensen.