Moldova's pro-European central government renewed its criticism of Russia, saying it caused the energy crisis and now wants to portray itself as the power that was coming to the separatist region's rescue. Transdniestria, which split from Moldova at the end of Soviet rule, has relied on Russian gas shipped through Ukraine.
California tax preparer Victor Cruz pleaded guilty to helping file over 500 fraudulent tax returns claiming $25 million in refunds, with the IRS paying out $2.3 million....