By Jason Flom and Anthony Papa

Thousands of stories across the country have captured the plight of Michael Phelps and his recent bong incident. Phelps has apologized for his youthful indiscretion. It seems that his apology was accepted by most Americans including the corporate sponsors that gave Phelps lucrative contracts...

John Forte left federal prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey on December 22, 2008, just in time to make it home for the holidays and the New Year. The gift of his freedom came in the form of a commutation from President George W. Bush. Forte, a first-time, nonviolent offender...