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Back in the seventeenth century, explorers told of seas teeming with giant marine creatures. A group of researchers concluded that these were an accurate account of life in the oceans at the time. As John Nielsen reports, these fabulous aquatic ecosystems collapsed as humans started to hunt these creatures.

In the first of a two-part series, NPR's Ketzel Levine reports on author Michael Pollan. His new book, The Botany of Desire, suggests that plants have evolved to be attractive to humans.

The economy's been slowing lately -- but the news doesn't seem to have reached homeowners yet. NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports that the soaring real estate market has many Americans investing in their homes, instead of the stock market.

In the first of a two part series, NPR's Howard Berkes reports on how drug smuggling across the U.S.-Mexican border is affecting desert communities in Arizona. Local police say their resources are limited and residents are becoming increasingly fearful of the trade.

NPR's Tom Goldman, Cheryl Corley and David Molpus report from around the country on reaction to President Bush's speech Monday night, and the seemingly imminent war.

NPR's Ivan Watson reports growing numbers of Kurds are leaving the oil center of Kirkuk. Iraqi security forces there have staged a security clampdown ahead of an anticipated attack by the United States.

Tension in Baghdad increases as the city prepares for a U.S.-led assault to remove Saddam Hussein. Soldiers gather along streets and residents stock up on food and gas. NPR's Anne Garrels reports.

As war looms closer in Iraq, growing numbers of Iraqis are fleeing their country. Many are going to neighboring Jordan, uncertain when they will be able to return to their homes. NPR's Jackie Northam reports from Amman.

The Pentagon is investigating the cause of a blast that killed up to 30 civilians in Baghdad. The Pentagon says Iraqi anti-aircraft ordnance might have fallen to the ground and detonated. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports from the Pentagon.

Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' arrival on U.S. shores. There are countless books and TV and radio specials. Paul Ingles reports on one aspect of the original madness — the radio wars that erupted around the Beatles.