Oct 22nd, 2008 · Rice farmers in California are benefiting from a shortage of rice in the world market. Because the price of other grains were rising, many major rice exporting countries decided to keep their surplus at home this year. That's doubled the price of rice used in most Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. Julie Small reports for member station KPCC.
Sep 24th, 2008 · Risotto has a reputation as a risky endeavor requiring constant, slow stirring — and no shortcuts. But a little practice and the proper technique can open the door to countless variations of this creamy, Italian rice dish.
Sep 19th, 2008 · Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the West must stand up to Moscow. In a major speech Thursday, Rice said Russia's policies have put it on a path to isolation and irrelevance. But while the U.S. is angry with Russia's actions in Georgia, it needs Moscow for other foreign policy challenges from North Korea to Iran. Citics say the Bush admin. is leaving the next president with little leverage when dealing with Russia.
Sep 4th, 2008 · Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's visit to Libya comes after years of gradually easing sanctions on the country. She will be the first secretary of state to visit Libya since 1953, and experts tout the country's transformation as a foreign policy success story.
Aug 21st, 2008 · Iraq and the U.S. have set a preliminary timetable for withdrawal of American forces from Iraqi cities by next June, Iraq's foreign minister said Thursday after meeting with Condoleezza Rice. A final agreement would require endorsement by top Iraqi leaders and the Iraqi parliament.
Aug 21st, 2008 · While in Iraq, Sec. Rice worked with senior Iraqi officials to draft a strategy for pulling out U.S. troops. Gina Chon, the Wall Street Journal's Iraq correspondent, discusses the negotiations.
Aug 21st, 2008 · One of Hillary Rodham Clinton's most ardent campaign supporters has died. Ohio Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones suffered a brain aneurism while driving Tuesday in her home district of Cleveland, and was pronounced dead Wednesday. She was 58 years old. Bill Rice reports from member station WCPN in Cleveland.
Aug 20th, 2008 · Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is signing a deal Wednesday in Poland to build a U.S. missile defense base there. The agreement has already angered Russia.