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In the purely democratic world of hip-hop mixtapes unsigned rappers build a fan base, past-their-prime artists re-connect with an audience, and major-label commodities show their adventurous side on records that overprotective label reps would never authorize and commercial radio could never pick up. Here are some of this year's finest tapes.

As Mexicans migrate to the United States, many are leaving their children behind in the care of extended families. That's causing problems in their home communities: children are doing poorly in school, dropping out and turning to criminal activity.

This year, cooks poured their hearts into these carefully crafted, kitchen how-tos. T. Susan Chang says these cookbooks are like a properly seasoned skillet — heavy-duty, battle-tested and much to be prized.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports Yasser Arafat returned home to a hero's welcome in Gaza where thousands of supporters took to the streets to praise the Palestinian leader for his refusal to compromise on key issues at the just-concluded Camp David summit.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden in Gaza reports that while Israeli and Palestinian leaders continue the search for peace at Camp David, both sides are also preparing for the worst. There are fears that a failure at Camp David could lead to a fresh eruption of violence.

Our book critic continues her list of the year's best in books. This time, she tells us about her favorites in mysteries and nonfiction.

More than 100 people were injured today and at least three killed in continuing violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Yesterday the U.N. General Assembly condemned Israel's excessive use of force against Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza. Host Lisa Simeone speaks with NPR's Mike Shuster in Jerusalem

Texas troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore's Come On Back is a musical tribute to his father, who was a talented amateur guitarist. Gilmore tells Debbie Elliott about a CD that has been nominated for a Grammy.

NPR's Linda Gradstein reports on another day of escalating violence in Israel and the occupied territories of Palestine. A car bomb killed at least two Israelis and wounded dozens in the northern Israel town of Hadera. In Gaza, Israeli soldiers ambushed a senior Fatah official and his motorcade killing the commander and three others.

Toots and the Maytals, legendary architects of reggae, perform for a sold-out crowd at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

NPR's Ted Clark reports Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is preparing for crisis talks in Paris tomorrow with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Albright is seeking an agreement to end the bloodshed sweeping the West Bank and Gaza. She is also working for an eventual resumption of the stalled peace talks.

In The Child Catchers, Kathryn Joyce explores the outsized influence of evangelical Christian groups on the overseas adoption industry, which can exploit poor families.