investigations

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The Justice Department asked a federal judge on Monday to vacate his ruling in the Jerome Powell case, a move that could prevent the decision from being cited as precedent in future investigations.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The team, including workers from investigations, operations, product policy and legal, analyzed about 10 cases in an effort to clarify criteria for when to refer cases to law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Among the film’s many mysteries, one I’ve found particularly intriguing has to do with Katharine Graham, publisher of the Washington Post and CEO of its parent company during the Watergate investigations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Cases of fish being mis-sold or misdescribed are often hard to detect since any investigations are intelligence-led and rely on expensive DNA testing.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Aristotle’s investigations were a bit more hands-on: when he wanted to know what the inside of an octopus looked like, he grabbed a scalpel and opened one up.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith