Crime and violence related to drug trafficking in Mexico and Central America have increased in recent years and pose a threat not only to those areas but to the United States as well, particularly along the Southwest border.

The Merida Initiative, announced in 2007, provides about $1.6 billion in law enforcement support to Mexico and Central [...]

After dragging its feet for almost two years, a House investigative committee yesterday charged New York Congressman Charles B. Rangel with multiple ethics violations. Rep. Rangel had already been removed as the House Ways and Means Committee chairman.

The investigating panel did not announce the exact charges against the long-time Democrat lawmaker, who has served in the House of Representatives for more than 40 years. 
The panel of four [...]

Authorities are investigating charges from two additional masseuses that former Vice President Al Gore sexually molested them, according to the New York Daily News. 
The latest round of accusations come after a female massage therapist claimed Gore wanted a below-the-belt rubdown at a posh or a “happy ending,” at downtown Portland hotel.
The first incident, which allegedly occurred in October 2006, was reported that year and again in [...]