Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested on Tuesday on charges that including attempting to sell Illinois Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama. Political reporter for Chicago Public Radio, Ben Calhoun, joined John and Adaora from Chicago this morning.

In times of economic crisis, rice and beans seem to be the most appropriate menu item, so what is Melissa Clark doing cooking up lobster?

Riots continue across the nation following the death of a 15 year old Athens boy.

Workers occupying Chicago's Republic Windows and Doors factory make progress in talks with Bank of America.

Can you sue the Attorney General?

The U.S. Attorney prosecuting the corruption case has a higher profile than the Governor.

Unfortunately for Illinois, political corruption is not unusual.

There are major political developments across Africa.

Congressional Democrats and the White House have agreed in principal on a plan to lend $15 billion to struggling U.S. automakers.

A legal expert looks at the affidavit against Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Trading jobs for money is only part of the story.

In Greece, a trade union strike coincides with riots over a police shooting.

The BBC's Martin Plaut explains the close race in Ghana and a breakaway faction in South Africa.