No country can long endure without sovereignty and security -- or with 10 to 12 million illegal immigrants crossing the border and half a million criminal foreign nationals roaming freely.

Post-secondary education is not compulsory. It is up to a student to invest money, time, and effort in pursuing a college degree.

The conclave of cardinals is set to begin their deliberations on May 7.

In New Mexico, 468,000 people get a Social Security check. Another 55,000 receive Supplemental Security Income.