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A Farmer’s Struggle Against ‘Forever’ Chemicals Gives Others a Day in Court

A Farmer’s Struggle Against ‘Forever’ Chemicals Gives Others...

A Maine dairy farmer whose livelihood was destroyed by "forever chemicals" has inspired...

Crime

Democratic Donor Convicted of Nine Felonies, Provided Fatal...

A former political activist faces 20 years to life for dosing his victims with methamphetamine...

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Ex-Airman Sentenced to Prison for Leaking Drone Strike Info

Ex-Airman Sentenced to Prison for Leaking Drone Strike...

Though he insists that he was attempting to expose injustice, the former Air Force...

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Remington Offers $33 Million to Settle With Sandy Hook Families

Remington Offers $33 Million to Settle With Sandy Hook...

In an effort to avoid further litigation and costs, the Alabama-based gun manufacturer...

Crime

Colorado Police Face Charges After Violent Arrest

In a department already under investigation, two veteran police officers face felony...

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Mexican Drug Cartel Boss, ‘La Madrina,’ Gets 22 Years in US Prison

Mexican Drug Cartel Boss, ‘La Madrina,’ Gets 22 Years in...

Luz Irene Fajardo Campos, who operated a drug trafficking organization aligned with...

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As Lawyers and Scientists Struggle with Federal Pot Laws, Growers Steal California’s Water

As Lawyers and Scientists Struggle with Federal Pot Laws,...

With marijuana still a federally classified Schedule 1 drug, scientists and lawyers...

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9 Ways States Can Strengthen ‘Underfunded, Overburdened’ Public Defense

9 Ways States Can Strengthen ‘Underfunded, Overburdened’...

A robust public defenders system is vital for democracy. The Prison Policy Initiative...

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Can CAHOOTS Blaze a Path to Police Reform?

Can CAHOOTS Blaze a Path to Police Reform?

Even before police “defunding” became a slogan, a number of cities were working...

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‘I Was Tortured’: Emotional Jan 6 Testimony from Officers

‘I Was Tortured’: Emotional Jan 6 Testimony from Officers

On Tuesday, the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot held its first...

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The Little-Known Firm Behind Opposition to Changing Police Use-of-Force Rules

The Little-Known Firm Behind Opposition to Changing Police...

Lexipol LLC, a consulting firm that drafts policies for thousands of police departments,...

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Bodycams Reduced Citizen Complaints Against Chicago Cops: Study

Bodycams Reduced Citizen Complaints Against Chicago Cops:...

A landmark study has found the use of body-worn cameras by Chicago cops decreased...

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What Do You Do When Your Past Endangers Your Present?

What Do You Do When Your Past Endangers Your Present?

Well, here we are, plunging into the third part of Marcus Mortlake’s adventures....

Health
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What People With Chronic Insomnia Wish You Knew

What People With Chronic Insomnia Wish You Knew

It's a lot more than the temporary bouts of sleeplessness most of us have. Here's...

Health
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Poll: Minorities Less Comfortable Discussing Sensitive Issues With a Doctor

Poll: Minorities Less Comfortable Discussing Sensitive...

A new WebMD poll shows that members of minority communities are more uneasy about...

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High Blood Pressure: Which Drug Works Best for You?

High Blood Pressure: Which Drug Works Best for You?

New research suggests ARBs might be a better choice for people just starting on...