Apr 26th, 2005 · Bankrupt Adelphia, the fifth-largest cable provider in the country, has agreed to pay the government $715 million to settle a federal fraud investigation. The company's founder John Rigas and his family members have also agreed to forfeit their assets.
Mar 25th, 2005 · NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Tess Vigeland of Marketplace about the latest big corporate settlements this week for companies like Adelphia, Time Warner and Putnam Investments.
Mar 19th, 2005 · Wal-Mart will pay a record $11 million settlement to the U.S. government over using undocumented workers to clean its stores. The company admits no wrongdoing, and observers say the amount of the fine is meager compared to Wal-Mart's revenue. Still, federal officials hope the case will serve as a warning to other companies.
Jan 6th, 2005 · Ten former board members of Worldcom have reportedly agreed to a settlement in a class action suit filed by the company's investors. The directors will have to pay about $18 million of their own money. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.
Dec 13th, 2004 · Tobacco companies are introducing candy-flavored cigarettes this winter with blends including Midnight Berry, Cherry Cheesecake, and Warm Winter Toffee. Anti-smoking groups say the flavored smokes are targeted at kids, something tobacco companies agreed not to do in a legal settlement with states. NPR's Debbie Elliott reports.
Oct 1st, 2004 · Texas is full of archeological treasure, from the prehistoric settlements in Central Texas, to the million-plus artifacts found on the sunken ship the Belle. And don't forget the Alamo, or the state's other missions. In a live broadcast from San Antonio, we take a tour of Texas archaeological sites.
Sep 21st, 2004 · September marks the 350th anniversary of the first Jewish settlement in America. Music commentator Miles Hoffman says one way to celebrate is to listen to a new collection from the Milken Archive of American Jewish Music.
Jul 30th, 2004 · Schools and libraries across the country are receiving $75 million worth of music CDs as part of a nationwide anti-trust settlement with the music industry. But some recipients say the music they're receiving is more of a dump than donation. NPR's Wendy Kaufman reports.