House Passes Bill Ending State Abortion Funding
Virginia's House has passed legislation that would end public funding for abortions, another triumph for a large, socially conservative legislative majority.
Analysis: When is 'getting better' good enough?
President Barack Obama talks about the economy during an event at Fire Station #5 in Arlington, Va., Friday, Feb.
Sean Alfortish conspired to rig the outcome of his re-election bid
A former president of the Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for a plot to rig the outcome of his re-election bid.
Army probes crime lab workers after critical news reports
Stung by critical stories about their crime laboratory, officials at Army Criminal Investigation Command recently questioned lab employees for hours and scrutinized personal phone records looking for contacts with reporters.
Mel Gibson may be witness in discrimination trial
In this July 31, 2006 file photo, Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy James Mee speaks to a reporter, as he arrived at his home in Calabasas, Calif.
Whistleblowers accuse FDA of spying, persecution
The US Food and Drug Administration is being sued by its own scientists and doctors who allege they were spied on and persecuted by the agency for expressing safety concerns about the approval of medical devices.
Report: Some Minnesota babies born with high mercury
A new report says one in 10 babies along Minnesota's border with Lake Superior is born with unhealthy levels of mercury.
Judge rejects challenge on sage grouse listing
A federal judge has upheld the federal government's determination that sage grouse in the West deserve protection under the Endangered Species Act, but that other species have higher priority.
Vermont Senate passes environmental enforcement bill
A new government map gives gardeners in many parts of the nation a chance to turn over a new leaf... MONTPELIER - The Vermont Senate on Thursday passed a bill aimed at opening state environmental enforcement actions to more involvement by citizens aggrieved by polluters.
Broadcast International Engages Liolios Group to Lead Investor Relations Program
Broadcast International, Inc. , a leading provider of video management software and services for next-generation video IP networks, has engaged Liolios Group to lead its investor relations and financial communications initiatives.
Gateway's Ex-CEO and Controller Settle SEC Fraud Charges
Final judgments were entered against Jeffrey Weitzen, the former CEO of computer maker Gateway, Inc., and former controller Robert D. Manza, to settle fraud charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mild temps reduce electricity sales for TVA
The Tennessee Valley Authority said a mild winter so far has reduced electricity sales by 5 percent in the first quarter of the fiscal year and will cause the utility to reconsider expenditures for the rest of the year.
