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Isaac Underwood's job requires him to don a Statue of Liberty outfit to attract customers for Liberty Tax Services. But on Thursday, Underwood, 27, behaved more like a costumed hero, chasing a pair of thieves who robbed his employer of $280.

Escalating violence related to the cross-border drug trade has caused Texas authorities to advise spring break revelers to avoid Mexico. The Mexico Tourism Board countered that traveling south of the border remains safe. At stake is a big chunk of the $12 billion that tourists spend in Mexico each year.

In the 10th Las Vegas casino robbery this year, an armed man stole about $1.5 million in betting chips from the Bellagio hotel early Tuesday morning and escaped on a motorcycle. No shots were fired and no one was injured.

Thieves broke into a Connecticut Eli Lilly warehouse over the weekend and stole about $75 million in prescription drugs.

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are saddened, stunned by the terrible news surrounding a shooting of four police officers this weekend at a coffee shop in Parkland, Wash. All four died, leaving a total of nine children and three spouses behind. With the horrifying events outside of Tacoma as a...

A 51-year old woman used her 12- and 14-year old sons and their friends to commit at least 20 armed robberies in the Phoenix, Arizona area, according to authorities.Cynthia Roberson, her two sons and five others are facing charges of armed robbery and assault. "All of us should be disgusted by...

My favorite local banks here in Portland offer comfy chairs for customers to hang while they're waiting to see a banker, complete with a selection of herbal teas, free coffee, the latest magazines, and toys for their children. Online-Only Savings Accounts Bank: GMAC Bank (Midvale,...

A few years ago, a friend that I had lost touch with attempted to rob a convenience store. Unfortunately, my buddy Will was a little flaky, so his plans quickly went awry. He showed up after closing, brandishing a rifle and wearing a ski mask. When he demanded entry to the store, the clerk called...