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<p>"Los Mata Zetas," or the "Zeta Killers," described themselves in a recent video as a paramilitary group that will go after members of the Zeta drug cartel. The Mexican government, however, has described it as a rival drug cartel that is just seeking to eliminate competition from the Zetas.</p>

Drug Violence Swamps A Once Peaceful Mexican City

The drug violence in Mexico has claimed another victim, the port city of Veracruz. The recent bloodshed is crippling tourism and sowing fear in what, until last year, had been a relatively peaceful part of Mexico. But in a twist, a group calling itself the Zeta Killers is vowing to fight the drug cartel.

<p>When Dwayne Stenstrom was 8 years old a state worker told him that he and his brother were going to a special camp for the summer. Instead, he spent 12 years in foster care. </p>

Native Survivors Of Foster Care Return Home

Native Americans like Dwayne Stenstrom, who were sent off the reservation as young children, seek the culture and heritage they lost.

<p>A man walks past a branch of Iran's Bank Saderat in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. An estimated $2.6 billion has been stolen from Bank Saderat and other leading Iranian banks, causing a growing scandal.</p>

Iran's Largest Banks Swindled Out Of $2.6 Billion

Several of Iran's largest banks have been swindled out of an estimated $2.6 billion. The scandal has sparked a widening investigation with more than 30 arrests so far. Some question if advisers close to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are involved.

The following images are a comparison between a Ricoh GR Digital 8 megapixel digital camera (left) and an iPhone 4S (right). The images were taken at the same time and distance at Chinatown Coffee in Washington, D.C.

Phone Cameras Challenge Point-And-Shoot Compacts

The cameras in many new smartphones are becoming so good that they may spell trouble for the average point-and-shoot camera. In addition to the convenience of carrying one device, they've streamlined photo sharing.

<p>A sign at an Occupy D.C. protest reads "Fed Owns Obama." The president has so far had the worst of both worlds, with much of Wall Street convinced he's anti-business, and the protesters convinced he's in bed with the banks. </p>

Protests Pick Up Steam; Will Obama Get Burned?

Polls show there is broad support for the sentiment behind Occupy Wall Street. Still, the president treads carefully when asked about them. While some Democrats think the protests represent a force they should try to harness, others worry about being tied to fringe elements of the movement.

<p>After working as a consultant for several years in China, Bruce Cochrane (above) has returned to his native Lincolnton, N.C., to open a new furniture plant (below).</p>

Back From China: Furniture Maker Returns To N.C.

At High Point, N.C.'s biannual furniture market, manufacturers hawk their products to retailers. And this week, a large pavilion is dedicated to American-made furniture. There are signs that shifts in China could spur a comeback for furniture makers in the United States.

<p>A pedestrian passes a vendor selling Greek flags in Athens on Wednesday (Oct. 26, 2011). Greece's crushing debts triggered the latest crisis.</p>

European Debt Deal: Markets Rally Because It Could Have Been Worse

The consensus is that the agreement buys some time, but doesn't solve the continent's underlying economic problems. Still, failure to make progress could have been disastrous.

Cities Vary Widely In Response To Occupy Camps

Cities around the U.S. have been responding differently to the Occupy Wall Street protests. The violent street clashes in Oakland, Calif., have not been typical.

<p>Tuesday in Oakland: An Occupy protester and police.</p>

Cities Aim To Control 'Occupy' Protests, But Oakland Clashes Loom Large

Cities are beginning to try to control the Occupy protests. This week's violence in Oakland is something they hope to avoid.

Leaders reached agreement to at least temporarily steady things in Europe. So far, markets are reacting well.

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