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Despite Safety Concerns at Texas Refinery, U.S. Won't Revoke BP Probation
Despite the Justice Department's earlier warning that BP could get its probation revoked, documents show the department giving the company additional time to come into full compliance with a settlement agreement following its fatal 2005 refinery accident.
ProPublica Named Finalist for Four Online Journalism Awards
The finalists for the Online Journalism Awards were announced today, and once again, ProPublica made the cut.
ProPublica Named Finalist for Four Online Journalism Awards
The finalists for the Online Journalism Awards were announced today, and once again, ProPublica made the cut.
Watch: U.S. Soldier Describes Shooting Afghan Civilians on Tapes That his Lawyer Contests
The first of five soldiers accused of shooting three Afghan civilians as part of a "kill team" is facing a military judge today.
Obama Administration Criticizes Slow Payments by Gulf Spill Claims Czar
The pace of BP claims payments is called unacceptably slow, and the official in charge promises new procedures to speed up the program.
Millions Were Misspent by Arizona Sheriff’s Office Facing Federal Lawsuit, Officials Say
Officials in Maricopa County, Ariz., say its controversial sheriff, Joe Arpaio, misspent between $60 million and $80 million in funds. Money meant for jails, for example, was spent on salaries for deputies, the officials say.
Troubles Plague Top Job at Pentagon Office Overseeing Brain Injuries
Col. Robert Saum, the director of the Pentagon's program to oversee the treatment of troops with brain injuries, has been transferred pending investigation into an an employee's accusations that he made unwanted sexual advances and created a hostile work environment.
This Year, Contractor Deaths Exceed Military Ones in Iraq and Afghanistan
More than 250 civilian contractors have died in Iraq and Afghanistan in the first half of 2010, while 235 soldiers died in the same period, the first time contractor deaths have exceeded military ones.
Mod Program Falling Short of Govt’s Vague Goals
The government's mortgage modification is on pace to fall short of even the administration's vague goals, while details on why homeowners are being disqualified from the program raise questions.
Frustrated Oil Spill Claimants Consider Alternative Compensation Fund
Some claimants, frustrated by the wait in their applications for funds in the Gulf Coast to be adjudicated by claims czar Kenneth Feinberg, are turning to a little-known alternative fund administered by the Coast Guard.
The Rainbow Connection: How We Made Our CDO Connections Graphic
On Wednesday, we launched an interactive news application to help readers understand the cross-owned nature of Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDO) in 2006-2007. Here's how we did it.
New Health Care Provisions Go Into Effect This Week, But Read the Fine Print
The health care bill, now six months old, has several provisions going into effect this week, but the law's complexity, actions by insurers, and the political back-and-forth have consumers unsure.
CDOs’ Interlocking Ownership
See which CDOs exchanged pieces with other CDOs through our interactive feature that reveals the incestuous nature of Wall Street’s CDO business.
Which CDOs and Banks Had Deals With the Most Cross-ownership?
See which CDOs exchanged pieces with other CDOs through our interactive feature that reveals the incestuous nature of Wall Street’s CDO business.
Health Insurers in Certain States Won’t Issue Child-Only Policies Anymore
Parents in some states may have fewer choices when shopping for insurance coverage for their children. Many insurers--anticipating rules this week that will bar them from refusing to cover sick children--say they won't issue child-only policies anymore.
Federal Agency Failed to Report Disciplined Providers to National Database
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a federal agency, contributed to the gaps in a federal database of dangerous caregivers when it failed to report disciplinary actions as required by law.
