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As momentum grows for immigration reform, Audie Cornish takes a look back in time at another moment when the country was grappling with its immigrant population. In the early 1900s, the Dillingham Commission was mandated by Congress to undertake a massive study of immigrants. We take a look at the 1911 report with Senate Associate Historian Betty Koed. Its conclusions led the country to prioritize certain immigrants over others. We explore how those findings still reverberate today with Richard Alba, a professor of sociology who has spent decades studying the immigrant experience.

The highly regarded FEWS NET network stopped posting data on Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen -- then says it will start posting again in September. What's the reason for this back-and-forth?

By Susan MillerMurray, KY – No Child Left Behind progress reports are out and Kentucky's scores are looking good.Click the "Listen" icon above to hear…

By Angela HattonMurray, KY – The National Assessment of Education Progress report card is out and it shows Kentucky is doing well in reading, but has to…

By Chad LampeMurray, KY – Public Opinion polls across Kentucky have reported overwhelming support for the Democratic Party, only two Republicans lead in…

By Jim MichaelMurray, KY – An explosion Monday, June 18th at the Dana rubber extrusion plant in Paris, Tennessee left one worker in critical condition.…

By Chad LampeMurray, KY – A heated question and answer session last night in Graves Couty left opponents of the Lowes and Fancy Farm Elementary School…

A Kentucky Youth Advocates and Kids Count report has found Calloway is the top county in far western Kentucky for child well being.Overall, Calloway…

By Carrie PondMadisonville, KY – A Hopkins County Magistrate and the hospital where he was formerly employed are denying one sexual assault allegation.…

An annual report on Illinois landfills shows there is enough space for the expected refuse that will accumulate over the next 23 years. The Illinois…