The U.S. Geological Survey hosted a two-day scientific workshop that drew state and federal government scientists, and university researchers together to discuss interdisciplinary research along the US-Mexico border. The workshop, "Facing Tomorrow's Challenges along the US-Mexico Border," held March 20-22,…

The FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently released its annual Internet Fraud Crime Report. From January 1 through December 31, 2006, the center received 207,492 complaint submissions. These filings were composed of fraudulent and non-fraudulent complaints primarily related to…

Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Terry Goddard is warning consumers about a phishing email scam purported to be from the Arizona State Credit Union requesting personal identifying information. Arizona State Credit Union members have received emails that appear official, but…

Nicholson: Another Example of VA Adapting to Needs of Newest Vets WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), long a leader in the treatment and rehabilitation of veterans with brain injuries, is continuing to adapt its programs to meet…

Thieves stole more than $1.2 million in cash and another $1.5 million in checks and other securities in the 1950 Brinks heist. The robbers were eventually captured and more than half the money, some shown above, was recovered. It was…

It was an odd weaponized delivery system: a sugary-sweet homemade cookie. In April 2005, all nine U.S. Supreme Court justices got one in the mail along with a bluntly worded note along these lines: I am going to kill you.…

Stemming the Export of Corruption Let's say you're a business exec who's about to ink a lucrative deal to sell a million widgets overseas. Suddenly, a competitor swoops in and wins the contract by discretely paying off a foreign official.…

WASHINGTON - The Forest Service has announced a new rule that permits it to respond quickly to applications for oil-and-gas exploration on Forest Service land already under federal leases. The rule is a categorical exclusion for land under lease that…

By Cpl. Jeremy Ross, 26th MEU Lance Corporal Joseph Tracchia, an assaultman from Combined Anti-Armor Team 'White' Platoon, fires an AK-47 assault rifle at Myriam Range, Djibouti, Feb. 10. The Marines and Sailors of the 26th MEU were participating in…

WASHINGTON -- A federal jury in McAllen, Texas, convicted the former president and owner of ATE Tel Solutions Inc., which does business as ATE Telecom Solutions Inc. (ATE Tel), on seven of nine counts of wire fraud in a scheme…

"By balancing the budget through pro-growth economic policies and spending restraint, we are better positioned to tackle longer-term fiscal challenges facing our country, namely the entitlement programs¦ Another area where we can work together is to reform the earmark process.…

Phoenix, Ariz. Attorney General Terry Goddard has issued a warning to Arizona consumers about applying for personal loans over the Internet. Arizona consumers have reported to the Attorney General's Office a scam offering personal loans to help them meet their…