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No, complimenting a woman won't be considered sexual harassment

Nov 20, 2017
Here's a look at what actually constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Stealthy Silk Road website flying high

Aug 28, 2012
The secretive online marketplace works just like eBay or Amazon. The only difference is that its merchandise is illegal, and all of its users are anonymous.

In China, a prominent leader faces scandal

Apr 13, 2012
An ongoing story captivating China involves a man who was, until recently, a rising star within the ruling party, his spouse, and a British businessman who turn up dead in a Chinese hotel room. The wife is suspected of murder, her charismatic husband Bo Xilai is disgraced, his political power neutralized and now the investigation is reportedly looking into financial corruption.

States get tough with immigration

Aug 15, 2011
Several states this summer have passed immigration bills. And it got commentator Gustavo Arellano thinking about his personal experience... hiring.