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ATF seizes weapons from Blackwater

Federal agents seized nearly two dozen automatic rifles from Blackwater Worldwide this week, apparently part of an investigation into whether the private security contractor obtained them illegally.

Updated: Jun. 27, 2008 6:27 AM | Full story

Blackwater using cache of AK-47s

The private military company Blackwater finds an unusual way to skirt federal laws that prohibit private parties from buying automatic weapons.

Updated: Jun. 22, 2008 4:23 AM | Full story

Blackwater states its case

Blackwater owner Erik Prince and other company executives meet with N&O representatives to defend the security company's reputation and counter the impression 'that we are unaccountable."

Updated: Jun. 19, 2008 7:58 AM | Full story

Use of Islamic law urged in suit

To defend itself against a lawsuit by the widows of three soldiers who died on one of its planes in Afghanistan, a sister company of Blackwater has asked a federal court to decide the case using Islamic law.

Updated: Jun. 19, 2008 9:09 AM | Full story

Blackwater survives rough time

Amid investigations and lawsuits, military contractor Blackwater continues to get new business and grow.

Updated: May. 18, 2008 4:36 AM | Full story

Blackwater's contract renewed

Amid investigations into fatal shootings of civilians and allegations of tax violations, Blackwater Worldwide's multimillion-dollar contract to protect diplomats in Baghdad has been renewed, the State Department said Friday.

Updated: Apr. 5, 2008 2:44 AM | Full story

Blackwater faces more scrutiny

U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman, a California Democrat, said he has uncovered evidence that Blackwater evaded tens of millions of dollars in taxes and improperly won $144 million in contracts set aside for small businesses.

Updated: Mar. 11, 2008 4:54 AM | Full story

Soldiers: In Iraq, he wasn't a cowboy

A Texan is at the center of a federal investigation into the Sept. 16 shooting deaths of 17 Iraqis in Baghdad by a convoy of Blackwater security guards.

Updated: Jan. 19, 2008 3:55 AM | Full story

Rights group finds will to prosecute contractors lacking

Report faults Justice Department.

Updated: Jan. 17, 2008 2:24 AM | Full story

Ex-Blackwater workers get probation

2 granted leniency for gun probe help.

Updated: Jan. 11, 2008 2:43 AM | Full story

Blackwater gassed checkpoint

'05 Iraq incident increases scrutiny.

Updated: Jan. 10, 2008 3:01 AM | Full story

State's biggest wind turbine to power Blackwater

Blackwater Worldwide, the security contractor trying to repair a reputation tarnished by its role in the Iraq war, is getting into the renewable-energy business.

Updated: Dec. 15, 2007 3:01 AM | Full story

Blackwater undeterred on Calif. plans

Government security contractor Blackwater Worldwide reaffirmed plans Wednesday to build a rural training camp, a day after residents recalled five town officials who endorsed the project involving the Moyock, N.C.-based company.

Updated: Dec. 13, 2007 6:14 AM | Full story

Blackwater divides Calif. town

A proposal by security contractor Blackwater has divided residents of this mountain village into two camps: Those who welcome the company's plans to build a firing range here and critics who want to keep it out of town.

Updated: Dec. 11, 2007 5:33 AM | Full story

Inspector General Krongard resigns

State Department official came under fire for his role in investigating Blackwater.

Updated: Dec. 8, 2007 2:45 AM | Full story

Military gets more sway over contractors

The military will have more control over Blackwater Worldwide and other private security contractors working in Iraq under a new agreement between the Pentagon and State Department, officials said Wednesday.

Updated: Dec. 6, 2007 2:41 AM | Full story

Blackwater faces lawsuit; grand jury hears witnesses

A federal grand jury investigating Blackwater Worldwide heard witnesses Tuesday, and a private lawsuit accused the government contractor's bodyguards of ignoring orders.

Updated: Nov. 28, 2007 12:11 PM | Full story

Blackwater employees subpoenaed

Federal prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas to some of the Blackwater employees present at a Sept. 16 shooting in Baghdad in which the company's security personnel are accused of killing 17 Iraqi civilians.

Updated: Nov. 20, 2007 5:37 AM | Full story

Official's brother quits Blackwater

Panel suggested conflict of interest.

Updated: Nov. 17, 2007 3:23 AM | Full story

Official steps out of embassy probe

Inspector general cuts his own role.

Updated: Nov. 16, 2007 3:02 AM | Full story

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