Some employees are protected by union or personal contracts that limit reasons for dismissal. Bill Dedman contractdismissalemployee Change image and share on social
The entire federal budget for landslide research is $3.5 million a year - far less than the property value lost on a single day when 17 mansions slid down a hill in 2005 in Laguna Beach, Calif. Bill Dedman beachbudgetcalif Change image and share on social
The Obama administration is fighting to block access to names of visitors to the White House, taking up the Bush administration argument that a president doesn't have to reveal who comes calling to influence policy decisions. Bill Dedman accessadministrationargument share on social
Cincinnati attracted its first permanent white settlers by flatboat in 1788. It took its name from the Society of Cincinnati, an organization of Revolutionary officers. That name came from Cincinnatus, the Roman farmer and general. Bill Dedman attractcincinnaticincinnatus share on social
A 'Globe' examination found that Boston police officers exercise broad discretion when deciding whether to issue a ticket. Bill Dedman bostonbroaddecide Change image and share on social
Some parents believe that competition helps prepare children to succeed. Others fear that their children will not be able to handle failure. Bill Dedman childcompetitionfailure Change image and share on social
Because appearing to be fair is part of being fair, most mainstream news organizations discourage marching for causes, displaying political bumper stickers or giving cash to candidates. Bill Dedman appearbumpercandidate 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
'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
