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What Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin shows, and what it hides

Tucker Carlson did not ask Putin about how so many of his opponents wind up imprisoned and murdered, or the warrant the International Criminal Court has out for his arrest for war crimes in Ukraine.

Aircraft mechanic Jere Herr of Indianapolis prepares to go to work while seated in his recreational vehicle, parked in a lot at the Los Angeles International Airport. He lives by the airport to save money for the future. One-third of Americans will have to rely on Social Security benefits — not pensions — in their retirement years.

401(k)s Still Fall Short As A Retirement Strategy

The market plunge during the Great Recession has left many people without adequate funds for a comfortable retirement. Only about half the U.S. workforce is covered by some type of an employer-sponsored retirement plan. That means many workers depend on Social Security.

In the past decade, freshwater and sediment diverted from the nearby Mississippi River have turned what once was an open bay into a thriving wetlands area. Local environmental groups have planted thousands of cypress trees, attempting to create a marsh that will help absorb storms that pass through.

In Louisiana, Rebuilding Mother Nature's Storm Protection: A 'Living Coast'

Officials hope an ambitious plan to divert the Mississippi River will revitalize the wetlands that are a natural buffer against storms and floods. Opponents say the changes will upset local habitats.

Adolf Hitler salutes to a crowd of soldiers at a Nazi rally in 1938. Years later, in the final months of World War II, the United States undertook an enormous effort to attract Nazi scientists.

The Secret Operation To Bring Nazi Scientists To America

In the final months of World War II, the United States undertook an enormous effort to attract Nazi scientists to the U.S. Writer Annie Jacobsen's new book, Operation Paperclip, tells the story of that program.

Long Before Most, Intel Chased The Smart Watch

Long before smart watches became the latest pursuit for tech companies, Gordon Moore of Intel was experimenting with wristwatch computers. Intel's co-founder and his colleagues built a line of chip-powered watches in the late '70s. The concept was visionary, but the business was a failure. Moore now keeps a memento that he calls his "$15 million watch."

U.S. begins airdropping food in Gaza, but it's a less-than-ideal means of aid delivery

The U.S. military on Saturday began dropping food over the war-torn enclave. Costly and inefficient, delivering humanitarian aid by air is no substitute for delivering it by land, aid groups say.

The Nature Conservancy Emiquon Preserve in central Illinois covers over 6,000 acres and provides important habitat for waterfowl and fish species.

Illinois lawmakers seek to protect state wetlands

The U.S. Supreme Court rolled back protections for wetlands last year, leaving states like Illinois vulnerable.

A statue of the Virgin Mary in front of a brick building with the works Central Catholic High School on the side

‘Inspiring excellence’: Central Catholic takes $10 million fundraising campaign public

Central Catholic High School in Bloomington has raised more than $6 million for its capital campaign that recently went public. School President Sean Foster says the campaign, entitled VISION, hopes to reach its $10 million goal sometime this year.

The view at the final rally of Mexico's frontrunner for president

It's the final few days of an historic election in Mexico -- one that could see the country elect a woman president.

Homeless people are the most vulnerable to extreme heat. A Las Vegas group is helping

In Las Vegas, the city's homeless residents are among the most vulnerable to illness and death from the scorching weather.

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