Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'investigators'

Why Couldn't Regulators Bust Madoff...

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

Regulators investigated Bernard Madoff's investment fund at least eight times before the scheme was exposed. And Wall Street firms have advised against dealing with him for years. We explore why regulators were unable to bust the scheme before dozens of people lost billions of dollars.

Richardson Withdraws As Commerce Secretary Pick

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn his nomination to be commerce secretary in the Obama Administration. Richardson took his name out of the running amid a federal grand jury investigation into government contracts.

Army Recruiter Suicides Prompt Investigations

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:04:00 EST

The Army is investigating a cluster of suicides in the Houston Recruiting Battalion, where five soldiers have taken their own lives since 2001. Nationally, 17 recruiters have committed suicide during the same period. Recruiting is considered one of the most stressful jobs in the military.

Jaffe's Role Studied In Madoff Case

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:41:00 EST

The Massachusetts Secretary of State has subpoenaed Robert M. Jaffe for questioning in an offshoot of the investigation into Bernard Madoff's financial dealings. Jaffe, who married into the wealthy Shapiro family of Boston, appears to have set up a company primarily to bring in clients for Madoff.

Fraud Probe Moves Beyond Madoff

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

As the investigation of a gigantic fraud scheme continues, a subpoena has been issued to an accountant who audited Bernard Madoff's books, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Dan Rather Hopes To Tell His Bush Story In Court

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:11:00 EST

Dan Rather is pursuing a $70 million lawsuit he filed against CBS following his infamous, retracted 2004 story about President Bush's military service record. A follow-up investigation never concluded whether the Bush documents were real or fake.

737 Bursts Into Flames, All Survive

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

Investigators are at Denver International Airport this morning, combing through the charred remains of a 737 that slid off a runway into a ravine last night and burst into flames. Denver fire department officials said the entire right side of the plane was destroyed by a fire so intense that melted plastic from the overhead compartments dripped onto the seats. Amazingly, every one of the 107 passengers and five crew members survived. Guest host Alison Stewart talks to Denver International Airport communications director Jeff Green about the accident.

Adam Walsh Murder Case Closed

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST

The more than two-decade-old investigation into who killed 6-year-old Adam Walsh, the son of America's Most Wanted host John Walsh, in 1981 has come to a close. Police in Florida say Ottis Toole, a serial killer who died in prison in 1996, decapitated Adam Walsh.

Extent Of Losses From Madoff Unclear

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:19:00 EST

Investigators are still trying to determine just how much money investors lost in Bernard Madoff's alleged Ponzi scheme. Estimates run as high as $50 billion. A big question facing regulators is how they could have missed a scheme that may date back as far as 20 years.

Op-Ed: SEC Negligent In Madoff Ponzi Scheme

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:21:00 EST

Andy Serwer, managing editor of Fortune Magazine, can't believe a recent SEC investigation didn't uncover money manager Bernard Madoff's "vast conspiracy." He offers five recommendations to "crook-proof" your portfolio from the next "cheap-trick artist."

Obama Focused Despite Hometown Political Scandal

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

At a news conference in Chicago, President-elect Barack Obama named Tom Daschle as his choice for Health and Human Services Secretary. If confirmed, the former Senate majority leader will use the post to help overhaul the health care system. Obama also addressed the federal corruption investigation involving Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.

Justice Dept. Times Cases For Obama's Arrival

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Some lawyers in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division say they are delaying certain cases, hoping that the Obama administration will give them more attention than the Bush administration did. Some prosecutors are also reviving old investigations left untouched for years.

Investigations Toss Illinois Into Political Crisis

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

The deepening political scandal in Illinois continues to ignite strong debate among residents about the integrity of leadership in the state. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell returns to the program, and joined by Chicago Tribune Reporter Mike Dorning to discuss their state's political crisis.

Suspected Mumbai Attack Mastermind Arrested

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

A mastermind of the killing spree in Mumbai, India, was among about a dozen militants arrested at an alleged terrorist training camp in Kashmir. The Washington Post's India bureau chief discusses the ongoing investigation.

India Names Masterminds Of Mumbai Attacks

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:40:00 EST

Indian investigators have now named two operatives believed to have masterminded last week's attacks in Mumbai. More details are also emerging about how the attacks were planned and executed. Praveen Swami, associate editor of The Hindu newspaper, sheds light on the latest developments in the case.

Paper Steals Empire State Building

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:46:00 EST

It took just 90 minutes for journalists at the New York Daily News to "steal" the Empire State Building. As part of an investigation into mortgage fraud, the journalists transferred the building's ownership deed with a forged notary stamp. The buyer? Nelots Properties. Netlots reads "stolen" backwards. Fay Wray — star of the original King Kong movie — was listed as a witness. The paper fessed up and returned the landmark building the next day.

Rice Urges Pakistan's Cooperation On Mumbai Probe

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:08:00 EST

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Pakistan to cooperate with India's investigations into the Mumbai attacks that have sorely tested relations between the two neighbors.

India Demands Action Against Mumbai Plotters

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:10:00 EST

India has demanded that neighboring Pakistan take "strong action" against those responsible for the Mumbai attacks, and the U.S. has pressured Pakistan to cooperate in the investigation. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit India on Wednesday.

Security In Mumbai: An Impossible Task...

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:22:00 EST

Life in Mumbai is returning to its usual bustling frenzy after last week's massacres. But as investigators attempt to untangle the Islamist terror web behind the attacks, India is finding that security in a city of 18 million — and a nation of one-point-two billion — is a daunting job.

In Wake Of Mumbai Attacks, Bush Pledges Help

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:11:00 EST

The president has offered India the assistance of U.S. law enforcement and intelligence officials as the country begins its investigation into a bloody three-day seige that killed nearly 200 people.

Who's Responsible For The Mumbai Attacks...

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:57:00 EST

The U.S. government is sending investigators to India to help determine who carried out the attacks in Mumbai. A previously unknown group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen claimed credit for the attacks. The Indian government is suggesting the gunmen are linked to neighboring Pakistan.

New Clues In Lusitania's Sinking

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:25:00 EST

When the luxury liner went down, it left a mystery behind: What was the cause of the second blast? After nearly a century of investigation, argument and intrigue, clues are starting to surface.

Boston Councilman Arrested In Bribe Probe

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:53:00 EST

FBI agents arrested Boston City Councilman Chuck Turner at City Hall. He's charged with taking a bribe. It's part of a widening influence-peddling investigation that earlier capsized a noted member of the state Senate.

Mark Cuban: The Man Behind The Mavericks

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:50:00 EST

Though he's regularly fined for shouting down NBA referees, billionaire Mark Cuban is credited for turning the Dallas Mavericks around. Now, the Internet entrepreneur is being investigated for insider trading by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Happy Tunes May Make For Healthier Hearts

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

Researchers report that listening to joyful music can cause blood vessels to dilate, increasing blood flow — which is good for cardiovascular health. Michael Miller, principal investigator of the study, explains the brain-body link and which songs may make for healthy hearts.