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Two Vietnam War Enemies Meet and Turn Friends

Two men, who tried to kill each other 40 years ago, met at the Minneapolis airport this afternoon. Dan Cherry and New Yen Hong Me were fighter pilots in Vietnam, on opposite sides of the war.

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$261 Million Donated to Save Rainforest Hot Spots

The largest gift ever to a private conservation group, $261 million, was pledged to Conservation International by Intel Corp. cofounder Gordon Moore, 72, and his wife.

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Comeback News: Seals, Humpbacks, and Urchins Increasing

Steller sea lions in Alaska are making a comeback. An aerial survey of the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands spotted more than 19,000 adults, a 5.5% increase over 2 years.

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GOP Heavy Hitters Pressuring White House to Talk With Iran

Republican leaders, including senators and former secretary of state Mr. Kissinger, are urging the Bush Administration to talk directly with Iran

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Michigan's Rouge River Back from Brink

Michigan's Rouge River has been returned to health thanks to the Clean Water Act, $1 billion and measures to filter runoff from surrounding factories, neighborhoods and golf courses. The EPA calls the clean-up a "Blueprint for success".

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Jaguars Returning to U.S.

A few jaguars have been spotted in the US wild southwest after 20 years of absence.

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Drug Treatment Instead of Prison Yields Encouraging Results in CA

A new study from UCLA reports California has saved about $800 million over the last five years by sentencing non-violent drug offenders to community-based drug treatment programs rather than prison.

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Tide Turning for Sustainable Seafood

Worried about dwindling supplies of fish, negative effects on the coastal and ocean environments, and concerns about pesticides, sustainable seafood practices are gaining momentum in the United States.