Aug 18th, 2006 · Russia recently passed a new law governing the activities of non-governmental organizations. Moscow said it wants to curb foreign funding of political activities inside the country. But NGOs say the new rules are arbitrary and that authorities are using them to crack down against government critics. Gregory Feifer reports.
Mar 1st, 2006 · The non-profit status of some churches and other organizations is threatened as the IRS accuses them of politicking. What limits do organizations face if they hope to retain non-profit status?
Feb 3rd, 2006 · Terry Bradshaw led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories. The Hall of Fame quarterback has since scored big success on television. In this week's Fool Radio Flashback, David and Tom Gardner talk pigskins and profits with Terry Bradshaw.
Feb 3rd, 2006 · On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will play against the Seattle Seahawks for the National Football League championship. It will be a huge day for host-city Detroit and Las Vegas, where Super Bowl Sunday has become the most profitable day of the year for most casinos.
Jan 31st, 2006 · Opening statements are scheduled Tuesday in the federal fraud and conspiracy trial of former Enron executives Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling. Both are accused of lying about Enron's financial health. The energy company collapsed in 2001 after revelations of hidden debt and inflated profits. Ed Mayberry of member station KUHF reports.
Jan 30th, 2006 · Exxon Mobil's reports fourth-quarter profits of $10.7 billion, up 27 percent over the same quarter in 2004. It's a company record and one of the largest quarterly profits in U.S. history. The company's robust earnings have attracted strong criticism and calls for a windfall profits tax.
Jan 30th, 2006 · Exxon Mobil Corp. posts one of the largest quarterly profits in American history: $10.7 billion for the fourth quarter of 2005, up from more than $8.4 billion a year ago. Exxon is the latest oil company to post record profits as oil prices continue to rise.
Jan 30th, 2006 · Peter Coy, economics editor of BusinessWeek, discusses Exxon Mobil's record profits and what such robust earnings mean for the oil company more broadly.