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Although Michigan volunteer militias are still big on gun rights and wary of Washington, they aren't necessarily violent. The groups are now more interested in living off the land, survivalism and gun practice.

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday slashed a key interest rate by three-quarters of a point, making it cheaper for banks to borrow. Banks may eventually pass the savings to consumers in the form of lower interest rates for loans, but the interest that consumers earn on savings can also go down.

The Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of laws requiring voters to show a government-issued photo ID in order to cast a ballot. State officials says the laws help prevent vote fraud, but opponents contend that they suppress voter turnout.

NATO has suspended some joint operations and training with the Afghan Army and police. While the suspension is temporary, it raises serious questions about the role of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, and whether or not Afghans will be ready to take control of their own security in 2014.

Twenty-six years after Robert Dixon Jr. went to prison for acting as an accessory to murder, friends and family swear that he is a new man, one committed to redeeming the second half of his life. But according to a test that holds incredible power — some say too much — in the U.S. justice system, Dixon is a psychopath, incapable of reform.

What will new Superintendent Bill Kowba bring to the San Diego Unified School District? We speak to Kowba about his background, and his goals for the district.

How should a parent respond when their toddler throws a temper tantrum? We speak to the chair of the Child and Family Development Department at SDSU about behavioral problems that are common in toddlers and preschoolers, and what parents can do to better prepare their child for preschool.

Clean, fresh water is an essential element to life — not only do people and animals depend on it, but it also sustains many businesses and agriculture. The majority of the fresh water used worldwide goes to irrigation, and the need is expected to rise with the growing global population.

Lawmakers are tinkering at the edges of their $700 billion financial rescue plan in a bid to win over reluctant Republicans without losing Democratic supporters in the process. The Dow closed up 490 points.

Long-time peace educator Colman McCarthy joins us to talk about bullying and violence in schools and why teaching children about peace is vital.