Dec 2nd, 2005 · DSW Shoe Warehouse has settled with the Federal Trade Commission for failing to protect customer credit card information. Identity thieves gained access to the information earlier this year, placing more than 1 million customers' finances at risk. The settlement includes commitments to improve the security of customer data.
Nov 30th, 2005 · As part of an information offensive in Iraq, the U.S. military reportedly paid Iraqi newspapers to plant favorable stories about its efforts to rebuild the country. The reporter who broke the story discusses the controversial policy.
Jun 2nd, 2005 · The National Trust for Historic Preservation is placing all of downtown Detroit on its list of 11 most endangered historic sites in the country. The Trust says there are several historic sites in Detroit in danger from neglect. It's also concerned by city efforts to clean up before July's baseball All-Star Game and February's Super Bowl.
Feb 14th, 2005 · Coast Casino in Las Vegas recently held the world championships for horse handicappers. Gamblers from around the country gathered to place their bets and compare notes on how the race is won. Angela Taylor reports.
Jan 4th, 2005 · Gary Larson's "The Far Side" cartoons delighted in placing bugs in hilariously human situations. A scientist at Oregon State University uses Larson's cartoons to help students learn -- and laugh -- about insects.
Oct 19th, 2004 · The loss of half of the nation's flu-vaccine supply has both President Bush and his Democratic rival, Sen. John Kerry, pointing fingers. But facts suggest both men may be placing the blame where it doesn't belong. NPR's Julie Rovner reports.