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For a Smooth-Running Economy, Rule of Law Matters
Countries in which courts more easily enforce contracts see less economic volatility overall than nations that don’t adhere as well to the rule of law. That’s the finding from a study by a finance researcher at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Kansas man charged with kidnapping, raping Texas teen
A Liberal, Kansas, man faces multiple charges after allegedly kidnapping and raping a 13-year-old girl from Denison, Texas.
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Greater Longview United Way program brings attention to human trafficking
In an effort to curb the growing trend of human trafficking in the region, the Greater Longview United Way and the Center to Combat Human Trafficking teamed up to host an event to increase awareness about the trafficking challenge in Texas.
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Kansas police investigating alleged rape, human trafficking of Texas runaway
Authorities in the town of Liberal, Kansas, continue to investigate the alleged trafficking and rape of a 13-year-old Texas runaway, with one suspect facing a string of charges in connection with the case.
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Seizing opportunity at the border, Mexican drug cartels are 'mutating' to human trafficking
The office of Texas Department of Public Safety Director Col. Steven McCraw reports that human traffickers have been pushing large numbers of undocumented immigrants across the U.S.-Mexico border in targeted locations to distract the Border Patrol with the lengthy process of detaining excessive numbers of immigrants.