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Congressional Corner with Tim Vercellotti - Part 3

Connecticut is ready for a new era as Congressman Chris Murphy replaces Senator Joe Lieberman. In today’s Congressional Corner, Tim Vercellotti, director…

European settlers almost wiped out North America's native wild turkey. But conservation efforts have proved successful. There are now nearly 7 million birds found across 49 states.

Wild Turkeys Gobble Their Way To A Comeback

They run. They fly. They block traffic. Wild turkeys, which have become a nuisance in some places, bear little resemblance to the supermarket varieties that grace most Thanksgiving tables.

Despite the well-publicized dangers and laws against it in many states, texting or emailing while driving remains a huge problem.

Distracted Driving: We're All Guilty, So What Should We Do About It?

Despite the danger, millions of people continue to text or email while driving. The desire to stay connected is often hard to resist, so here are a few tips to help keep your hands on the wheel.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., celebrates her victory over Republican Tommy Thompson on election night in Madison, Wis. With that win, Baldwin became Wisconsin's first openly gay Senator.

Senate Win In Wis. A 'Turning Point' For Gay Rights

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin is the first openly gay candidate to be elected to the U.S. Senate. But advocates say the fact her sexual orientation wasn't part of the campaign is the real signal of change.

Mexican singer-songwriter Carla Morrison is up for Album of the Year at next week's Latin Grammy Awards.

A Latin Grammy Preview From 'Global Village'

World music DJ Betto Arcos shares some of his favorite nominees from this year's Latin Grammy Awards.

To Scrape By, The Poor In Spain Go Dumpster Diving

Spain's slumping economy has sent thousands of people, many of them immigrants, scrounging in trash bins. Some scour the garbage for food, but many others are involved in a black-market trade for recycled materials.

Chinese schoolchildren during lessons at a classroom in Hefei, east China's Anhui province, in 2010.

Struggle For Smarts? How Eastern And Western Cultures Tackle Learning

For the most part in American culture, intellectual struggle in school children is seen as an indicator of weakness, while in Eastern cultures it is not only tolerated, it is often used to measure emotional strength.

A supporter of President Barack Obama raises his arms as it is announced that Obama was re-elected during an election night watch party in Chicago.

With Millions Spent, GOP 'Investors' Saw Little Return Election Night

A "return on investment" is a concept better known to Wall Street than to Washington. But after President Obama and the Democrats won most of the close elections last week, there are questions about the seven- and eight-figure "investments" made by dozens of conservative donors.

President Obama speaks at the southern site of the Keystone XL pipeline in May in Cushing, Okla. Obama is under pressure to make a decision on the future of the pipeline during his second term.

Weighing The Prospects Of The Keystone XL Pipeline

Among the difficult decisions facing President Obama in his second term is whether to give the go-ahead for the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline. Environmentalists want it blocked, while advocates of the project say it will create thousands of jobs and make the country more energy independent.

WWI Poetry: On Veterans Day, The Words Of War

Veterans Day — originally Armistice Day — was renamed in 1954 to include veterans who had fought in all wars. But the day of remembrance has its roots in World War I — Nov. 11, 1918 was the day the guns fell silent at the end of the Great War.

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