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By the time a farmer hears a swarm, it's usually too late to do anything but wait for the plague to pass. At the moment, researchers have a hard time predicting the movements of locust swarms. But that may be changing.

At issue was a federal law that has been on the books for 20 years that barred federal candidates from raising more than $250,000 to repay loans made to their campaigns.

Many hungry Americans choose not to use food stamps -- what does that mean for our nation's emergency food banks? Farai Chideya is joined by Ertharin Cousin, chief operating officer at America's Second Harvest, and Mary Summers, senior fellow with the University of Pennsylvania's Fox Leadership Program.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The big buzz for this year's summer movie season is Snakes on a Plane. The action flick, starring Samuel L. Jackson, has a plot that needs no further explaining than the title. But for Monty Coles, an amateur pilot in West Virginia, the title became a reality when a four-and-a-half-foot snake hitched a ride in his small plane.

Tom DeLay's last day as a member of Congress has arrived. During his 22-year career, he rose through the House ranks to become a dominant figure -- serving as Majority Whip and as Majority Leader. His tough tactics were legendary. But he leaves under the cloud of an indictment in Texas.

Computer geeks are joining the ranks of fans of a high-tech brand of haute cuisine called "molecular gastronomy," using exotic laboratory tools and exotic chemicals to create some very unexpected taste sensations.

It is about to get more expensive for many graduates to pay off college loans. Effective July 1, interest rates on two main financial aid programs, Stafford and Plus loans, will be rising. Those still in school, or who haven't yet begun paying back their loans, still have a time to lock in a lower interest rate.

Eat less, move more. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Easy on the junk food. Marion Nestle's basic principles for a good diet are easier said than done. She explains why it's so hard to eat healthy.

Preliminary results from Haiti's presidential elections show former President Rene Preval with a substantial lead. International election observers sharply criticized Haitian election officials for poor organization, but said the vote generally appeared to be free and fair.