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On the lookout for cattle rustlers
Aug 25, 2010
Someone -- or some group -- is stealing cows from the Oregon backcountry, and ranchers and law enforcement are scrambling to protect their herds and catch the thieves.
Detroit may cut felony box on job apps
Sep 22, 2011
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Many job applications have a special box to check if you have. But advocates for ex-cons say the question handcuffs those who want to stay on the straight and narrow through legitimate employment. Sarah Hulett reports Detroit is the latest city to consider banning the box.
Was Lockerbie bomber released as part of a business deal?
Stephen Beard Aug 19, 2010
A Scottish judge released the Lockerbie Bomber last year, on the grounds that he had less than three months to live. But a year later, he's still alive -- and critics are suspicious that his release had something to do with BP's acquisition of Libyan oil fields.
NJ, SEC settle securities fraud case
Sep 22, 2011
The Securities and Exchange Commission has settled its case against New Jersey. Reporter Gregory Warner talks with Bill Radke about the case, which is the first time a state has been charged with securities fraud.
Will SEC exercise new reform powers?
Alisa Roth Sep 22, 2011
Provisions in the financial regulatory reforms could encourage huge numbers of new cases against companies. The provisions let the SEC give big financial payouts to whistle blowers whose info leads to successful enforcement action. Alisa Roth reports the agency's also making more use of the tools it already had.
Susan G. Komen fights for trademark
Janet Babin Aug 5, 2010
Susan G. Komen For the Cure, the breast cancer charity, has warned several other charities to stay away from its trademarked phrase: "Race for the Cure." And watch out if you use the color pink. Janet Babin reports.
Intel antitrust settlement will change how it prices, markets chips
Mitchell Hartman Sep 22, 2011
Intel has settled a major antitrust case with the Federal Trade Commission which could lead to lower prices and more innovation going forward.
Illegal immigrant 'snitches' use up 10,000 visas in crime-assistance
Jill Barshay Sep 22, 2011
Illegal immigrants who report being the victim of a major crime can get working papers to cooperate with police. This year, enough illegal immigrants reported crimes to use up all 10,000 allotted visa slots.
Slow Indian court system serves delayed justice
Raymond Thibodeaux Jul 27, 2010
India's court system is backlogged with a deluge of cases. But a new record-keeping database may provide some hope for speeding up the country's justice system.
Speed cameras: Good or bad?
Eve Troeh Jul 16, 2010
Arizona shut down the speed cameras that patrolled some of the state's roads -- were they a success or a failure? Depends on who you ask.
