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<p>When Dwayne Stenstrom was 8 years old a state worker told him that he and his brother were going to a special camp for the summer. Instead, he spent 12 years in foster care. </p>

Native Survivors Of Foster Care Return Home

Native Americans like Dwayne Stenstrom, who were sent off the reservation as young children, seek the culture and heritage they lost.

Occupy Oakland Protester Hurt, Police Criticized

Downtown Oakland, Calif., has settled down after a violent Tuesday night, when police clashed with protesters with the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations.

<p>A man walks past a branch of Iran's Bank Saderat in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. An estimated $2.6 billion has been stolen from Bank Saderat and other leading Iranian banks, causing a growing scandal.</p>

Iran's Largest Banks Swindled Out Of $2.6 Billion

Several of Iran's largest banks have been swindled out of an estimated $2.6 billion. The scandal has sparked a widening investigation with more than 30 arrests so far. Some question if advisers close to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are involved.

<p>A sign at an Occupy D.C. protest reads "Fed Owns Obama." The president has so far had the worst of both worlds, with much of Wall Street convinced he's anti-business, and the protesters convinced he's in bed with the banks. </p>

Protests Pick Up Steam; Will Obama Get Burned?

Polls show there is broad support for the sentiment behind Occupy Wall Street. Still, the president treads carefully when asked about them. While some Democrats think the protests represent a force they should try to harness, others worry about being tied to fringe elements of the movement.

<p>After working as a consultant for several years in China, Bruce Cochrane (above) has returned to his native Lincolnton, N.C., to open a new furniture plant (below).</p>

Back From China: Furniture Maker Returns To N.C.

At High Point, N.C.'s biannual furniture market, manufacturers hawk their products to retailers. And this week, a large pavilion is dedicated to American-made furniture. There are signs that shifts in China could spur a comeback for furniture makers in the United States.

Long-Lost Pets Resurface

"Jack the Cat" became an Internet sensation when he disappeared in baggage claim at New York's Kennedy airport. Two months later, American Airlines says, Jack has resurfaced at customs. A Jack Russell terrier named Petey traveled a bit farther: from Tennessee to Detroit — nearly 600 miles.

Egypt To Release Israeli-American In Prisoner Trade

Another prisoner exchange is expected in the Middle East on Thursday. Israel is freeing 25 Egyptian prisoners — mostly smugglers and drug dealers — in exchange for an Israeli-American who was detained in Egypt four months ago on suspicion of spying for Israel. Israel has denied the accusation.

<p>Tuesday in Oakland: An Occupy protester and police.</p>

Cities Aim To Control 'Occupy' Protests, But Oakland Clashes Loom Large

Cities are beginning to try to control the Occupy protests. This week's violence in Oakland is something they hope to avoid.

Economy Shows Modest Growth

The economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate in the third quarter after coming to a near standstill in the first six months of the year.

<p>A snakehead is filleted for a dinner this week hosted by the Oyster Recovery Partnership.</p>

Snuffing Out Snakehead By Putting It On The Plate

The snakehead fish is invasive, destructive, and, some say, delicious. Maryland chefs, fishermen, and conservationists hope that by putting it on menus, they can eliminate it from regional waterways.

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