Suit: Cocaine, sex in Madoff's workplace updated Sat, October 24, 2009
A new lawsuit alleges that convicted swindler Bernie Madoff financed a cocaine-fueled work environment and a "culture of sexual deviance," and he diverted money to his London, England, office when he believed federal authorities were closing in at home.
Pregnant and addicted, mothers find hope updated Sat, October 24, 2009
Some are girlish 22-year-olds; others are women approaching 40. They come from South Carolina's rural counties and its booming cities. They are loud and muted, lively and vacant, hopeful and desperate.
New York suspends mandatory flu shots updated Sat, October 24, 2009
New York public health workers will no longer be required to be vaccinated against both the seasonal and H1N1 flu virus, state officials announced Thursday, prompted by a vaccine shortage.
Pregnant and addicted, mothers in South Carolina find hope updated Fri, October 23, 2009
Some are girlish 22-year-olds; others are women approaching 40. They come from South Carolina's rural counties and its booming cities. They are loud and muted, lively and vacant, hopeful and desperate.
New York suspends mandatory flu shots for health workers updated Fri, October 23, 2009
New York public health workers will no longer be required to be vaccinated against both the seasonal and H1N1 flu virus, state officials announced Thursday, prompted by a vaccine shortage.
Lawsuit: Madoff's workplace was rife with cocaine, sex updated Thu, October 22, 2009
A new lawsuit alleges that convicted swindler Bernie Madoff financed a cocaine-fueled work environment and a "culture of sexual deviance," and he diverted money to his London, England, office when he believed federal authorities were closing in at home.
Medical marijuana policy move sparks cautious optimism updated Wed, October 21, 2009
Patients in the 13 states where medical marijuana is legal can now light up without fear of federal reprisal, but they may still have to answer to local authorities.
High court accepts Guantanamo Uyghur case updated Tue, October 20, 2009
The Supreme Court tentatively agreed Tuesday to accept an appeal from a group of native Chinese Muslims who had asked to be released into the United States from American military custody at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Study: States can't afford death penalty updated Tue, October 20, 2009
At 678, California has the nation's largest death row population, yet the state has not executed anyone in four years.
Removing a justice of the peace in Louisiana no cakewalk updated Mon, October 19, 2009
Two disgruntled Louisiana newlyweds have called for the dismissal of a justice of the peace who refused to marry the interracial couple, and have even been joined in their fight by the governor, who said the official's license should be revoked.
