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Police seize resorts said to be mob-owned in Italy
Police seize resorts: Italian prosecutor Nicola Gratteri told reporters in Reggio Calabria that two 'ndrangheta crime syndicate clans are believed to have invested illicit revenue in the resorts.
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South Wind
Washington Post critic Michael Dirda weighs in on Norman Douglas' classic "South Wind" a 1917 novel that makes for hilarious and "utterly pagan" beach reading.
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Italy's Mafia troubles creep north
The Mafia has long been a part of life in southern Italy, while the north remained mostly untainted. Organized crime has now solidified its presence in prosperous northern Italy.
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Braised lamb with juniper berries
Adapted from an Italian grandmother’s recipe, slow oven braising allows many flavors to melt together in this soul-satisfying, fork tender lamb dish.
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Why GOP vows to block Obama nominee for consumer-watchdog agency
The sweeping financial reform legislation passed by Congress a year ago created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. President Obama nominated its first director Sunday, but Republicans are against the structure of the entire agency.
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House looks to cut $62 billion for distressed homeowners, properties
The House voted this week to end two programs to help certain homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages. More housing aid is on the chopping block, as lawmakers decry 'ineffective' programs.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 08/30
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Financial reform law: What's in it and how does it work?
President Obama signed a sweeping financial reform bill into law Wednesday giving the federal government new powers to regulate Wall Street.
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'Ndrangheta Mafia undone: Italy arrests 300 in huge crackdown
The 'Ndrangheta mafia, Italy's most powerful crime syndicate, was dealt a major blow by Italian police Tuesday. Police arrested 300, including the 'Ndrangheta mafia boss, Domenico Oppedisano. The group is allegedly involved in the health-care industry, cocaine distribution, and arms trafficking.
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'Ndrangheta mafia structure revealed as Italian police nab 300 alleged mobsters
'Ndrangheta mafia top bosses were seized in the sweeping crackdown, say Italian police.
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Credit-card bill could hit students hardest
Young consumers are easy prey for predatory credit-card issuers. They are relying on their plastic more than ever.
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