The Paterson Case: A Breakdown of Morality in Government

Governor David Paterson has been cleared of criminal charges. But the full report of the investigation makes clear a form of corruption that may not be criminal -- but should be offensive to every New Yorker. Indictment - David Paterson - Domestic violence - Judith Kaye - Attorney general

July is deadliest month of Afghan war for US

Three U.S. troops died in blasts in Afghanistan, bringing the death toll for July to at least 63 and surpassing the previous month's record as the deadliest for American forces in the nearly 9-year-old war.

Cleveland Metroparks fires two veteran employees for misappropriation of $1,200 in park operation funds

Metroparks spokeswoman Jane Christyson said a two-month investigation revealed Rocky River Reservation park manager Keith Kessler, a 27-year employee, and Penny Darwish, a 28-year employee who was an administrative assistant, failed to follow Treasurer's Office procedures and it cost them their jobs.

Mayors aide cleared in e-mail flap

The destruction of tens of thousands of e-mails by a top aide at Boston City Hall was not a criminal offense because it was not a willful attempt to hide the correspondence from the public, the attorney generals office said yesterday. Attorney general - Mayor - Law - Boston City Hall - Crime

Criminal probe of oil spill to focus on 3 firms and their ties to regulators

A team of federal investigators known as the "BP squad" is assembling in New Orleans to conduct a wide-ranging criminal probe that will focus on at least three companies and examine whether their cozy relations with federal regulators contributed to the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, according to law enforcement and other sources.