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When author Judy Blume published her “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” in 1972, she introduced the world to Fudge, a toddler who makes his older brother Peter’s life miserable. We look back on the book with Blume.

Nik Wallenda is busy practicing for a tight rope walk across the Niagara Falls, the first attempt ever.

For many people, this time of year is an occasion for road trips — up and down the coasts, across the U.S., through Europe. For Robert Kaster, it was a time to venture along the most ancient roads of all time: the Appian Way in Italy.

It was supposed to be a calm ride for marines travelling in Zaranj, along Afghanistan’s border with Iran, but a suicide bomb changed that. Photographer Michael Phillips witnessed the scene unfold and joins us.

Okemah, Okla., is the birthplace of folk legend Woody Guthrie. It’s also the hometown of singer-songwriter John Fullbright, who at just 24, is already being compared with folk great Townes Van Zandt.

Division one universities spend a lot on their sports programs, but only a handful make enough money from sports to stay in the black.

Ever since folk singer Tom Rush recorded his version of Murray McLauchlan’s “Child’s Song” about a young man leaving home, it’s become not only a concert staple for Rush but also a part of many graduation ceremonies.

Health officials in Washington have declared a whooping cough epidemic, but the down economy isn’t helping treatment and vaccination efforts.

Some Wall Street investors were rankled when Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg showed up in his signature hoodie. They say it’s a sign of immaturity. But Business Insider CEO Henry Blodget says Zuckerberg has come into his own as CEO, and Facebook is a great buy for people who believe in Zuckerberg’s social mission.

Thanks for attending our event on happiness!

The writer and illustrator of such classic books as “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Chicken Soup With Rice” and “In the Night Kitchen” died early this morning. We revisit a recent conversation with Sendak.

We speak with one Catholic on the far right who believes his faith is under attack by government, and we look at the church leadership’s move to the right.

Residents of Saranac Lake, New York recently raised enough capital to create their own department store, heading off the debate over whether a Wal-Mart should come to town.

Saturday night the world-famous Boston Symphony Orchestra says goodbye to Doug Yeo, who’s been the orchestra’s bass trombonist for the past 27 years. Here & Now’s Lynn Menegon took a tour of Symphony Hall with Yeo.

Two deadly sailing accidents off the California coast have many wondering what went wrong. Gary Jobson, president of the U.S. Sailing Association, said the incidents are a “wake-up call.”

Writer Stephen Marche argues that there’s a war against young people and every employer with unpaid interns is part of it.

A court has rejected a lawsuit accusing author Greg Mortenson of fabricating passages in his book to make money. See our recent coverage of this story.

The D.Landreth Seed Company, which introduced us to everything from the zinnia to the tomato, is now in financial peril.

Journalist Michael Goldfarb writes that, “The closer the Games come in time and space the more I am dreading them.”

Misconduct by U.S. soldiers is getting a lot of attention these days: Marines urinating on Afghan corpses, soldiers posing for photos with dismembered Taliban, an Army sergeant’s shooting rampage against Afghan villagers. Military analyst Andrew Bacevich wants to see generals held accountable.