At iReport.com, your stories can be a part of CNN's global news reporting.

You've probably noticed that red "On CNN" stamp on hundreds of iReports throughout the site. Every one of those iReports has been vetted by CNN producers for use in CNN's coverage. iReport.com images, video and stories appear often on CNN TV and CNN.com. iReporters themselves often share their personal stories or eyewitness accounts of major breaking news on CNN air.

We think that's really special and hope you do, too.

There's no guarantee that your iReport will appear "On CNN," but the ones that do share some common traits. Stories that have the "On CNN" stamp typically:

• Are tied to the news of the day
• Provide a perspective or angle on a story that isn't available anywhere else
• Include the components of a good story -- the who, what, why, where and when

Two final, but important, tips: If you want your story to appear "On CNN," make sure that all the content in your iReport, including text and images, is your own. Also, please add a phone number to your private profile so CNN producers can call you with questions.

We hope to see your iReport "On CNN" soon.

What's the world like just outside your front door? Take a walk down the sidewalk in your suburb or show us your favorite local hangouts. Playgrounds, streets, fire escapes. Just you, friends and family in your native habitat.

You might find inspiration in some of the vignettes we've seen from LadysHoodJnl. Like her, you could document the scene inside a local market, or film a local performer. There's also the old "beasty bar," and the simple sight of people dancing. She's even submitted video from a plumbers and pipefitters union rally and given us a look at a living garden scarecrow. Use your imagination and let your photos and video do the talking.

It seems there are plenty of people who'd like to ask Sen. Barack Obama a question. We received a huge response from iReporters, with more than 100 video and photo questions and dozens of comments here on the blog. Topics ranged from rising gas prices to health care to potential vice presidents.

Obama responded directly to two video questions on "The Situation Room," and we featured some other outstanding submissions on CNN.com.

Did you watch the interview? If so, we want to hear from you. What did you think of the iReport questions? What was your favorite answer? What should have been asked? Give us your take in a quick video commentary.

And if you didn't catch the interview on TV, you can watch it here.

Would you like to ask Sen. Barack Obama a question? Well, here's your opportunity.

The Democratic presidential candidate will be in "The Situation Room" on CNN tomorrow to discuss what's next in his campaign in his first interview since his significant win in North Carolina and narrow defeat in Indiana.

So, what question would you like to ask? Submit it as a comment below or send in a question on video.

Chile's Chaiten volcano awoke after more than 9,000 years Tuesday -- spewing clouds of gray smoke, toxic gas and hot rocks, and forcing the evacuation of residents of the small town of Chaiten.

iReport.com user MattFuta shared this powerful video of a town completely covered in ash. We think it's a pretty compelling story. What do you think?

When iReport.com launched a few months ago, we started off with a set of Community Guidelines that set the ground rules for the site. What's welcome, what's not, what's news. It's pretty simple by design, just a framework for all of us to lean on as we build a brand new kind of news site. But now that we're several weeks and thousands of stories in, it might be time to look at them again. Do you see something that's missing? Let's talk about it in the comments.

When we first saw yosubkim, he sent a video describing his mother with one simple word: perpendicular. His response was perplexing, and certainly not expected. That was the first of several great videos illustrating his unique perceptions of current issues and events. Most recently, he's discussed global gas prices and his notebook of personal goals.

Take a look at his videos. You can do it, too. If your computer has a built-in camera, being an iReporter is as simple as clicking a button, saying a few words and making a quick upload at iReport.com. Take a second and send your video response. It's a great way to share your views.

iReporter PrarieGhost first caught our eye last month when she sent in a photo and story about gas prices in a rural Kansas town called Gas. The submission not only led to catchy headlines, it inspired thoughtful discussion among iReporters, with 58 comments and counting.

And as severe weather rolled through the Midwest, she was on the scene with video footage of lightning and heavy rain and a photo of dark clouds in the sky. Her latest iReport offers a closer look at Gas, a witty and engaging video that captures the spirit of the small Kansas town.

We'd love to get a closer look where you live. Capture a slice of life in your town or show us why you love the city life.

MakeYourNut was one of our very first iReporters back in February when we launched the site. His Thursday lunch reports made our mouths water, and one member of the iReport team, David, even tried out his recipe for fried rice! (He says it was fantastic.)

In fact, MakeYourNut was so inspired by the fun he had posting recipes to iReport.com that he started his own cooking blog. Check it out and let him know what you think!

Making little reminders to yourself on paper is a common organizational activity, and you've probably made plenty of to-do lists and impromptu sketches. We want to see your notes and hear your stories about them.

If you keep a notebook with you, show us your favorite page. Make a video about your scribblings, or take a picture of your favorite note and tell us the story behind it.

Share your notes on iReport.com.

We're really excited about an update that just went live to iReport.com. Starting today, you'll be able to edit your stories after they've posted. Here's how:

• Make sure you're logged in
• Look for the "Edit Your Story" button on the story pages (it's blue and right under the video or photo). You can find a complete list of your iReports on your "My Stuff" page, and "Edit Your Story" buttons there, too.
• Click "Edit Your Story" to go to a page where you can adjust your headline, description, tags, location and date.
• Hit "Save" and you're finished. Your changes should show up almost immediately.

Please go give it a try and let us know what you think.

iReporters continue to astonish us with their fantastic photography skills and sensitive news noses, and lately we've seen some great shows of creativity on the site too. Check out this awesome example of a time-lapse video. iReporter historylover sped up a video of herself making art with Fruit Loops. She says it she worked four hours a day for a week to make her masterpiece!

KenCC used digital photo editing to represent what it sometimes feels like being a parent. Ken says it's "my first try at digital editing."

DRSPIEGEL1 used his photography skills and some good timing to get these shots of beautiful bird eggs before and after hatching. What a great representation of springtime.

Every Friday we invite you to flex your creative muscle with our "Fun on Friday" solicitations. Be sure to check back in at our assignment desk tomorrow to see what challenge we offer next.

Something cool just happened -- our 25,000th iReporter joined the community. Welcome, whitn072! And in honor of that big, round number, we're starting a brand new club. The price of entry? A story that strikes a chord with enough people to score 25,000 views from other members of the iReport.com community. BDrenning got us all talking last week with his video of a UFO over Phoenix, Arizona, making him the inaugural member of our informal gathering. Who's next? Probably someone with another newsy and provocative video. Could that be you? Bring it on!

During the summer, dry ground parched by hot winds creates conditions that can unfortunately help wildfires to grow and spread. Sometimes, these fires endanger lives and homes. Several fires have popped up so far in 2008, some of them located just minutes from iReporters' homes. Images from traintalk, defmatnyc and HighlandBear of the Sierra Madre fires in California have helped show how devastating these fires are. We've also seen PeterOjeda's pictures of a brush fire in Texas. Another submitter, ronspics, sent photos of a blaze at Minnewaska State Park in New York.

Have you ever witnessed a wildfire? Check iReport.com to see images already sent and upload your own. Wildfires can become dangerous and unpredictable natural disasters, so follow the guidance from local fire authorities and don't put yourself in danger. You can always see photos and video on your computer screen at iReport.com.

There's always an interesting conversation happening on iReport.com -- but we spotted two recent threads in particular worth noting. Some of the site's most active users are taking action. TheWarden is asking for reports on community abuse, while janmarbol is fed up with multiple postings of the same story.

We're thrilled that many of you feel passionate about iReport.com. We also want you to know that feel the same way. We are reading your stories and comments -- and we care deeply about making this site a place you'll want to come back to often.

So, let's keep talking. Please share your thoughts below.