Mendocino County: Modern Wild West
A new crime wave in Mendocino County is attributed to the pot industry. Industrial pollution from illegal pot production is another dangerous side effect of the area's marijuana based economy.
California and the Wild West
During California's Wild West, Wells Fargo was founded in San Francisco.
Wild Frontier and Gold Fever
New English words stemmed from interactions and conflicts between settlers and Native Americans. Davy Crockett increased the popularity of tall tales and gold prospectors brought new mining terms.
Wild Stork Encourages Japanese People
A wild Oriental white stork appears in Japan as conservationists prepare captive storks for release. The visit is a good omen for conservation
Identity Theft Can Strike Anyone
A Canadian woman who became the victim of online identity theft is profiled. She describes how she discovered the problem.
United 175 Strikes South Tower
United 175 crashes into the South Tower at 9:02 a.m. Federal aviation authorities still do not know there are four planes involved. President is notified and stays in a classroom for 7 minutes more.
Religious Refuge and Workers Strikes
Poverty and lack of traditional medications leads many Nicaraguans to seek the help of spiritual healers. Workers strike to improve education and