The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Art Crime Team (ACT) reported that an original Norman Rockwell painting, “Russian Schoolroom,” stolen during a late night burglary in Clayton, Mo., in 1973, was found in the home of movie mogul Steven Spielberg who …
The federal Environmental Protection Agency has approved more flexible rules that will mean about 1,200 hurricane-damaged homes in south Mississippi can be torn down. The EPA’s No Action Assurance program runs until Sept. 30 for houses in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson …
Oregon’s Insurance Division has amended its rules affecting licensing, renewal, prelicensing training and continuing education requirements for insurance producers. According to the OID, the changes in the rulemaking furthers licensing reciprocity for Oregon resident insurance producers and increases consistency between …
A federal judge has ruled that the insurance company for a Bloomfield trucking company involved in a fiery fatal crash on Avon mountain does not have to pay victims and families of those killed. The ruling involves American Crushing and …
A state district court has affirmed an order by the Texas insurance commissioner to make Allstate Texas Lloyds reduce homeowners insurance rates by 5 percent and refund policyholders more than $56 million, the Texas Depart-ment of Insurance said March 13. …
According to the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation costs to states generated by underage drinking include medical care, work loss, and pain and suffering associated with the multiple problems caused by the use of alcohol by youth. Following is …
Former congressional candidate Monica Lindeen has announced she will be running for Montana state auditor in 2008. Lindeen was the Democratic nominee last year for Montana’s sole U.S. House seat and lost to Republican incumbent Denny Rehberg. Lindeen is the …
The Colorado House has passed a bill that would require children under age 18 to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. Passing on a 39-26 vote, House Bill 1117 would create penalties of $100 if the operator is under …
Wind-mitigating building codes implemented in Florida following Hurricane Andrew helped some houses resist a string of deadly tornadoes that hit the state last month, says an expert wind researcher. Larry Tanner, a civil engineering research associate with Texas Tech University’s …
Common methods of identity theft: Dumpster diving. Collecting bills and other sources of personal information from trash bins. Skimming. Stealing credit/debit card numbers by using a special storage device when processing your card. Phishing. Pretending to be financial institutions or …
