'Fast And Furious' Operation Blasted On Capitol Hill
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Crime Lab Scandal Rocks Massachusetts
September 20, 2012 Details are still emerging about what officials call a "rogue chemist" who may have mishandled evidence in as many as 40,000 cases over 10 years. It could mean the unraveling of countless convictions. A convict sprung because of the scandal walked out of prison on Thursday.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The Two-Way
Justice Department Watchdog Blasts 'Fast And Furious' Operation
September 19, 2012 Rather than faulting Attorney General Eric Holder, the inspector general's report on the botched gun-trafficking operation places some blame on his chief of staff and a deputy.
U.S.
Held Dear In U.S., Free Speech Perplexing Abroad
September 19, 2012 Protesters in the Middle East and North Africa have demanded an apology from the U.S. government over a video that denigrates the Prophet Muhammad. While even highly offensive speech is protected by U.S. law, that level of protection is quite unique, even among many Western countries.
U.S.
Smoke Cleared, Texas Gun Owners Remain Wary
September 19, 2012 Texas was once the center of the movement to safeguard gun rights. Today, nearly every fight has been won in the state, and indeed around the country. While gun owners in East Texas celebrate and cherish their rights, they remain distrustful.
ACLU Pushes For Answers On Drone Strikes
September 19, 2012 Drone strikes ordered by the Obama administration have killed more than a dozen al-Qaida leaders around the world. But when the ACLU asked for more information about the targeted killing, the CIA said it's a secret. Now the case is headed to federal appeals court.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Around the Nation
Kilpatrick Corruption Case A 'Classic Greek Tragedy'
September 17, 2012 WDETFormer Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faces federal charges he used city government to operate a widespread criminal enterprise. The government's case hinges on wiretaps, racy text messages, and testimony from some of Kilpatrick's childhood friends who worked in his administration.
Friday, September 14, 2012
U.S.
California Online Sales Tax Faces Enforcement Hurdle
September 14, 2012 KQEDStarting Saturday, California shoppers will begin paying sales tax on more online purchases. It's the eighth state to pass a so-called "Amazon tax," named after the mega e-tailer. But most of the sales tax owed will remain uncollected.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law Likely To Remain
September 13, 2012 Residents have been sounding off about the measure to a task force since May, and more hearings will be held before recommendations are made to Florida's Legislature. A task force may suggest a few tweaks to the law, which, despite all the attention, remains popular.
The Salt
Freedom Soda: New York's Ban On Big Sodas Hits Us Where We're Human
September 13, 2012 People are taking the New York City's proposed big soda ban to heart because it goes after our food. And cultural anthropologists say we have strong attachments to what we consider food — and we don't like it taken away.
