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One of the most powerful and controversial jobs is head of the Federal Reserve. What the Fed chair does has an impact not just in the United States but around the world.

Caterpillar is one of the world's largest heavy machinery manufacturers. If you ask anyone in Peoria if they have confidence in the economy, you may as well ask if they have confidence in Caterpillar.

Caterpillar is one of the world's largest heavy machinery manufacturers. If you ask anyone in Peoria if they have confidence in the economy, you may as well ask if they have confidence in Caterpillar.

The Panama Papers data leak revealed how millionaires and others may be hiding assets in shell companies. Wyoming's secretary of state says 24 of the businesses mentioned are registered in the state.

Suppose there were a new kind of gun that might reduce accidental shootings. Such a smart gun exists, but you can't buy one in the U.S. There is a lot of opposition to smart guns.

The focus of the Democratic contest has moved to New York, a state where both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton can claim roots. The two have started sniping over who's qualified to be president.

A new study says that 69 percent of Chicago high school students earned D's or F's when retaking algebra on computers.

Also: A major payday lender is charged in a federal racketeering case; the Arizona legislature bars journalists without background checks; and the last American Idol winner is crowned.

This is all because of an overlap of federal and state holidays with the usual April 15 IRS deadline.

"My job is only to be a servant of the community, and just to inspire. That's it. That's my whole job, and I know that."