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A worker with cooking oil in a holding barrel behind an Ashton, Maryland restaurant.

Restaurant Grease As Good As Gold To Biofuel Thieves

Grease rustling is on the rise, as thieves make off with used restaurant grease. The goo left over from deep-fat frying is prized on the biofuels market. As fuel prices go up, so does the price of recycled grease.

Charlton Recuses Self From Gun-Walking Case

The former U.S. attorney who was investigating the possibility of a lawsuit against the United States for the murder of a border patrol agent has recused…

Young men in Tripoli. Many say they like the idea of laws being based on traditional Sharia concepts.

In Libya, Often It's Young Men Who Don't Want Women Empowered

While older men argue that women should play a role in the country's political future, many of the younger generation say they support Sharia law.

Sharon Bialek during her appearance before reporters today in New York City.

New Cain Accuser Steps Forward With Detailed Allegation

A Chicago woman, Sharon Bialek, says that in a 1997 encounter with 2012 Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain he touched her in a sexually suggestive manner. Cain's campaign says her claims are "false accusations."

Amy Barnes protests as police move in to clear a downtown street during an Occupy Atlanta demonstration the first weekend in November.

'Occupied' Cities Becoming A Big Problem For Mayors

The nationwide movement might target Wall Street and financial institutions, but it's playing out on the streets of big cities across America. This presents particular challenges for mayors, who are struggling to strike a balance between civil rights and law and order.

Deputies place handcuffs on Dr. Conrad Murray after his conviction on involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of pop star Michael Jackson, in Los Angeles Superior Court Monday.

Jury Finds Conrad Murray Guilty In Death Of Michael Jackson

Dr. Conrad Murray faces up to four years in prison and a likely revocation of his medical license.

Democratic candidate Johnny DuPree answers questions during a gubernatorial debate at the Mississippi College School of Law auditorium in Jackson, Miss., on Oct. 14.

Win Or Lose, DuPree Makes History In Mississippi

Johnny DuPree is the first African-American candidate to win a major party's nomination for governor in Mississippi since Reconstruction. Though he remains a long shot against GOP Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant, DuPree says his run shows that the state has made progress.

Excavating Residential School Secrets

Tue. 11/8 11a: Beyond the U.S. northern border lays a terrible secret. First Nations people of Canada say that for years children attending Indian…

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (left) and Miami Heat forward LeBron James warm up before an NBA charity basketball invitational game in Oklahoma City on Oct. 23. The NBA had a series of exhibition games to keep players in the spotlight during the lockout. The lockout is hurting local businesses and arena employees in Oklahoma City.

Some Local Businesses Hurting Without NBA Assist

The NBA's ongoing lockout affects the hometown cities in different ways. While most large cities with a professional basketball team can attract fans with other professional sports, in places like Oklahoma City, businesses suffer as a result. Economists estimate each lost game is a million-dollar hit to the city's economy.

People line up outside an unemployment office in Madrid in February. The country has the eurozone's highest unemployment rate at more than 21 percent.

In Spain, Low Wages Become Increasingly Common

More than 1 in 5 people lives below the poverty line in Spain, which has the highest rate of unemployment in the eurozone — more than 21 percent. And an increasing number of Spaniards are making ends meet with low pay and no benefits.

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