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Feinberg Finishes With BP Claims Process

The attorney handling damage claims from the BP oil spill is no longer in charge of deciding compensation. A federal court is taking over…

Afghan female police officers are trained by Afghan police and NATO soldiers in eastern Afghanistan's Ghazni province on Sept. 12. In the culturally conservative country, women serving in the security forces say they face systemic sexual coercion and even rape by male colleagues.

For Afghan Policewomen, Sex Abuse Is A Job Hazard

The Afghan security forces now include hundreds of women, but they can face significant risks. In the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif, policewomen say abuse is widespread and even includes rape by their male colleagues.

A Scoop, Really? BuzzFeed, Breitbart.com Spar For Credit On Obama Video

Both organizations claim credit for the "bombshell" video, but NPR's David Folkenflik finds that the video was aired in '08 by PBS and also adds little to our understanding of President Obama.

The entrance to the Museum of the Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece, is cordoned off last month, after two hooded thieves broke into the museum and made away with more than 70 ancient objects. The stolen loot included chariots, horses and a gold ring that was more than 3,000 years old. Greeks say such sites are vulnerable because of cutbacks that have reduced the number of guards.

With Cutbacks, Greeks Say Antiquities Are At Risk

Greece has been making big cutbacks to its public sector as part of across-the-board austerity measures. This means there are fewer guards protecting the country's cultural heritage, and two recent thefts point to the dangers.

Justice Dept. Warns Apple, Publishers Over E-Books Price Collusion

Justice threatened to sue over the industry's practice of setting a price floor on e-books.

Employment is up, with most of the new jobs coming from small and medium-sized businesses, like this accessories store in Manhattan. But some owners of small businesses say they're still cautious about hiring.

Small Businesses Staying Lean, Wary Of Hiring

Optimism is growing about the U.S. jobs market. Hiring is up, with most of the new jobs coming from small and medium-sized businesses. But some small-business owners say the changes they've made in recent years are making the need for manpower less urgent.

Women Who Drink Moderately Have Lower Stroke Risk

Women who drink just a bit have a lower risk of stroke than women who don't drink at all, according to a new study. That helps untangle confusion on whether drinking puts people at risk of stroke.

Bob Kunst (right) protests against a nuclear Iran in front of the White House on Monday.

A War With Iran: Rhetoric Or A Reality?

Israel's former intelligence chief says Iran does not pose an existential threat, and while U.S. intelligence officials do not believe Iran intends to build a bomb the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says Iran has accelerated its uranium enrichment program. Facing tough sanctions, Iran's leaders have agreed to resume direct talks on the country's nuclear program while the drumbeats of war continue.

U.S. soldiers keep watch at the entrance of a military base near Alkozai village.

U.S. Soldier In Custody For Allegedly Shooting Afghan Villagers

Early reports are conflicting, but at least 16 civilians are reported dead. NATO hasn't confirmed the death toll, but has detained the accused service member.

The beleaguered city of Stockton is fighting to avert bankruptcy by cutting staff, including a quarter of the roughly 425-member police force.

An Example To Avoid: City Of Stockton On The Brink

The California city is broke and on the edge of bankruptcy. Stockton's road to insolvency is a long one, and it appears that, financially speaking, everything that could go wrong in Stockton did.

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