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Former U.S. probation officer pleads guilty in sex predator case

A former U.S. probation officer, Mark John Walker, 52, of Eugene, Ore., has pleaded guilty to charges related to his engaging in sexual contact or aggravated sexual abuse with female offenders who were under his direct supervision as a federal probation officer from 2006 to 2009. Sentencing is scheduled for July 18, 2011 before Chief U.S. District Judge Ralph R. Beistline, who is a visiting judge from Alaska.

Three sentenced in cross burning case

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U.S. District Judge Donald E. Walter have sentenced Jeremy Matthew Moro, 33, and Joshua James Moro, 23 pursuant to their January 2011 guilty pleas to conspiring to violate the civil rights of an interracial couple by burning a cross near their home in Athens, La., in October 2008.
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American Pharmacies Says Medicare Part D Laws Not Enforced (FULL TEXT)

American Pharmacies, a member-owned independent pharmacy cooperative based in Texas, is taking on Humana and Walmart via the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for discriminating against some pharmacies in Humana’s new Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP).

Boeing Statement on Santa Susana Federal Court Decision

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) issued the following statement in response to today's ruling by Federal District Court in the Central District of California, overturning California Senate Bill 990 (SB 990), a state law governing the cleanup of Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former federal government rocket engine and energy testing facility in southern California:
Former UBS banker Bradley Birkenfeld runs into the Federal Courthouse in Ft Lauderdale

New York Auto Show 2011 [22 PHOTOS]

The New York International Auto Show in 2011 will run from Friday April 22nd until Sunday May 1st at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday April 23rd.

Nissan LEAF - Why it is the Car Of The Year 2011

The Nissan LEAF is the first of four 100% electric vehicles Nissan has announced, part of our worldwide commitment to becoming a leader in the effort to build a sustainable, low-carbon society.
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Organic industry grows 7.7 pct in 2010

The organic industry grew at a rate of nearly eight percent in 2010, bucking the current trend whereby flat is the new growth for many other segments of the economy, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) said.
Former UBS banker Bradley Birkenfeld runs into the Federal Courthouse in Ft Lauderdale

2011 New York auto show live pictures

The New York auto show happens at the end of the international auto show season, is fairly small, and above all was over-shadowed by the Shanghai International Auto Show this year. Consequently, there were few surprises and big global debuts. During the first day, updates for several small cars were revealed, and more efficient engines entered the mix.

One year later, Gulf oil spill still clogs environment & economy (PHOTOS)

Oil gushed into the sea one year back will perhaps take months or even years to clean up while it continues to clog wetlands, pollute the ocean and endanger wildlife. Check out the latest pictures taken on April 20, 2011, exactly one year after the environmental disaster hit Gulf of Mexico.

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