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Report: After Katrina, Police Were Given Green Light to 'Shoot Looters'

By David KnowlesAug 25th 2010 – 5:40PM

(Aug. 25) -- Just following orders? An explosive new investigation conducted by the New Orleans Times-Picayune, ProPublica and PBS's "Frontline" concludes that in the lawless days following Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans police officers were told that they had the authority to open fire on residents suspected of looting...

Ticked-Off Pet Owners to Benefit From New Labels

By Katie DrummondMar 17th 2010 – 6:03PM
Orange County Register / MCT

Orange County Register / MCT

(March 17) -- With more pets dying from overdoses of pest-prevention products, the federal agency that oversees the pesticides is mandating tighter regulations on labeling and dosage recommendations. The Environmental Protection Agency started looking into allegations of inadequate or confusing labels on flea and tick...

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