While the House of Blues slogan has been 'In blues we trust,' its stages are usually filled with more reliable moneymakers - Neil Diamond and A Tribe Called Quest among them. Bill Dedman bluecalldiamond Change image and share on social
William Andrews Clark was caught in a bribery scandal during a campaign for the U.S. Senate - he was said to describe the Montana legislators this way: 'I never bought a man who wasn't for sale.' Bill Dedman andrewbriberybuy Change image and share on social
Huguette Clark has had her own tax liens - four times, the IRS has filed to collect taxes from her. Bill Dedman clarkcollectfile Change image and share on social
State courts usually rule that correspondence between government officials, about government business, are public records, whether they use their government e-mail accounts or private ones. Bill Dedman accountbusinesscorrespondence Change image and share on social
State and federal laws protect whistle-blowers, those who refuse to do something illegal, and workers who file claims for workers' compensation. Bill Dedman blowerclaimcompensation Change image and share on social
'J'eet jet?' is still the standard way for a Pittsburgher to ask if you're ready for a meal, but the meal itself is no longer limited to chipped ham and an Iron City beer. Bill Dedman beerchipcity Change image and share on social
Subprime lending is growing faster in black areas than in white areas. Bill Dedman areablackfast Change image and share on social
Disclosure of private e-mails from government officials has been a legal issue in many states. Bill Dedman disclosuregovernmentissue Change image and share on social
'John Doe' is typically used in a warrant when the accused is known by an alias or by a physical description. Bill Dedman accusealiasdescription Change image and share on social