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Bush pardons 14 and commutes 2 prison sentences
WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush has granted pardons to 14 individuals and commuted the prison sentences of two others convicted of misdeeds ranging from drug offenses to tax evasion, from wildlife violations to bank embezzlement, The Associated Press learned Monday.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama George W. Bush Activities:Bush Admin. Source:(AP)
2008-11-25
Graft fears as China turns to quake reconstruction
JUYUAN, China (AFP) - China has insisted it will not allow corruption to infect its huge earthquake reconstruction effort, but one month after the disaster not everyone is convinced reality will match the pledge.
Nations:China Activities:2008 China Earthquake Source:(AFP)
2008-06-11
L.A. woman accused of stealing from Charlton Heston
An employee at a Los Angeles business management firm was charged on Monday with embezzling more than $700,000 from her clients, including actor Charlton Heston who died earlier this month.
Nations:U.S. People:Charlton Heston Johnny Depp
2008-04-14
Runaway bank teller captured on husband's tip
A runaway Bosnian bank teller has been arrested after a tip-off by her husband and faces charges of stealing 1.1 million euros ($1.68 million) from bank depositors, police said on Thursday.
Nations:Bosnia Serbia
2008-03-07
Troubled Mich. ex-news anchor found dead
A former TV news anchor in Michigan who was accused of embezzling from a man she dated and advised financially has been found dead in her home.
Nations:U.S.
2008-02-24
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