AUSTIN, Texas - The world's last flock of wild whooping cranes is now arriving in Texas, as the endangered birds make their annual winter migration to the coast from northern Canada. The flock has been growing slowly and it now numbers around 300 - despite the troubles of five years ago, recalled My ...Read More

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A class from AARP is helping Arkansans be smart about driving, and about when not to drive. According to Steve Gregory, who coordinates the program for the state AARP, it's designed to help people drive safer, for longer, and could help them decide for themselves if they might ...Read More

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The seven food banks in North Carolina have found themselves working harder than ever to feed North Carolinians facing food insecurity. According to the North Carolina Association of Food Banks, the state ranks near the top in the country when it comes to citizens facing a food ...Read More

FORT DUCHESNE, Utah - November is Native American Heritage Month, and that rich ancestry and culture is definitely alive in Utah. The Ute Indian Tribe continues ancient customs and traditions on its Uintah and Ouray reservation near Fort Duchesne. Tribal spokesman Robert Colorow said the Utes hold ...Read More

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - This week begins one of the most dangerous times of the year on Illinois roadways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of people killed in accidents involving impaired drivers increases substantially from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve ...Read More

LANSING, Mich. - With their guiding philosophy of "people helping people," credit unions like to think of themselves as being at the hearts of their communities, and thanks to a new program they are taking that commitment literally. The Michigan Credit Union League wants to make sure credit union me ...Read More

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. - The budget tug-of-war in Washington is damaging the National Park System, according to an organization that works to protect and enhance the parks. The National Parks Conservation Association estimates the 16-day government shutdown in October already cost $30 million a day syste ...Read More

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - One of the nation's top comedians has teamed up with AARP of Tennessee to help highlight the growing number of people who are providing care for a member of their family or for a friend. Jeff Foxworthy is featured in a short video that says caregiving is serious business, but some ...Read More