Crime, Law and Justice

Disgraced German reporter now being investigated for possible donation fraud
A German journalist who was found to have made up information for numerous articles — including one about Minnesota — is now being investigated in connection with allegedly soliciting donations for Syrian orphans from his readers.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg undergoes surgery for lung cancer
Short of complications in recovery, doctors say prospects look good for a full recovery for Ginsburg, 85. She hopes to be back on the court for the start of the new term in early January.
Minnesota sues Comcast alleging overcharges, broken promises
The cable TV and internet giant overcharged customers for cable packages, charged consumers for unordered services and didn't deliver the prepaid Visa cards promised in its promotions, Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson said Friday.