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Thursday, 01 April 2010 08:37

Mumbai Terrorist Was US Agent

Mumbai After terrorist conspirator and “former” U.S. government agent David Coleman Headley received promises of leniency and extradition protection from American prosecutors for his role in the 2008 Mumbai massacre, speculation about his true masters was set ablaze as outrage erupted across India.

A Federal Bureau of Investigation video was released over the weekend that exposed an American defense official with one of the nation’s top security clearances passing classified secrets to a spy for the communist Chinese regime. And according to U.S. officials, the case is just the proverbial tip of the iceberg.

Thursday, 29 October 2009 15:30

Chicago Seeking Tax Snitches

chicago tax SnithcesIn addition to double-digit tax increases, the City of Chicago is moving forward with a plan to pay “whistleblowers” for turning in tax dodgers to city hall.

Wednesday, 21 October 2009 16:30

Mexican Gangs Threaten, Extort U.S. Businesses

pay phoneCriminal Mexican cartels are reportedly threatening American businesses in Mexico and even in the United States; and the problem is  getting worse as gangs become increasingly brazen and violent.

Monday, 05 October 2009 08:34

Private Police Force or Fraud?

fakepoliceWhen suspicious looking Mercedes SUVs sporting City of Hardin Police Department decals rolled into a small Montana town called Hardin, some residents became alarmed. The town doesn’t actually have a police force.

mi-17In a tale that sounds like something out of a spy movie, the New York Post has revealed intricate details about a secret mission to Russia to purchase “black” Mi-17 helicopters, a mission that landed a defense contractor and an army official in federal prison.

Wednesday, 19 August 2009 14:20

Texas Judge Sharon Keller on Trial

Sharon KellerA judge on Texas’ highest criminal court is facing a special hearing before the state’s Commission on Judicial Conduct after allegedly refusing to accept a last-minute appeal from a man on death row in September of 2007. If found guilty, she could be removed from her position.

lemonade standA 10-year-old girl in New York City made headlines over the weekend after receiving a $50 ticket for selling lemonade and home-made cookies in the park.

Max MotorsWith car sales down nearly a third from last year, retailers and businesses are coming up with ever more innovative ways to entice buyers to their lots. Hyundai will refund the car if the purchaser loses his or her job. Some companies are providing huge rebates or even free gas. And a car dealer in Missouri is offering a free AK-47.

Saturday, 04 July 2009 01:00

ATF Surge in Texas

gunsAt the behest of the Mexican government, federal agents are scouring the streets of Houston in search of guns and information. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives recently sent 100 agents from around the country to do the job. The plan is part of the ATF’s project Gunrunner, the agency’s battle plan to slow the flow of American guns into Mexico.

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