Crime and Justice

CHARTS: Where Did the Money Donated to Columbine, Aurora, and Virginia Tech Mass-Shooting Victims Go?

What past mass shootings tell us about what might happen with Sandy Hook donations.

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| Mon Apr. 8, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Cuccinelli Campaign Won't Say If He's Committed Any Crimes Against Nature

Nearly all Americans have violated Virginia's "Crimes Against Nature" law. Has the Virginia gubernatorial candidate?

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| Thu Apr. 4, 2013 11:03 AM PDT

WATCH: Have You Bought Your Daily Gun? [Fiore Cartoon]

Only more AR-15s will protect you and your children.

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| Thu Apr. 4, 2013 10:17 AM PDT

Charts: Look At How Badly Obama Lags on Judicial Appointments

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| Wed Apr. 3, 2013 8:37 PM PDT

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Whatever Happened to the Obama Administration's Review of NYPD Spying?

A year ago, Attorney General Eric Holder promised Congress the Justice Department would consider investigating the NYPD's spying on Muslims. Since then, crickets.

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| Thu Apr. 4, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

NRA's School Security Plan Cites Phony Shooting

The gun lobby's report presents as evidence a recent school massacre—that doesn't exist.

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| Tue Apr. 2, 2013 4:27 PM PDT
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The War On Drugs Is Still Not Working

A new AP investigation finds that Mexican drug cartels are ramping up operations in the United States.

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| Tue Apr. 2, 2013 12:16 PM PDT
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The NRA Unveils Its School Safety Plan: More Guns

And probably more school kids getting arrested, too.

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| Tue Apr. 2, 2013 7:34 AM PDT

Actually No, Gun Bans Do Not Attract Mass Shooters

Data shows the NRA's chief argument for more firearms in schools, malls, and beyond is just plain wrong.

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| Mon Apr. 1, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

The Civil Rights Division Is Kicking Butt, Says the Civil Rights Division

The Justice Department's civil rights division has released a report on its accomplishments under Thomas Perez.

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| Fri Mar. 29, 2013 8:47 AM PDT
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Investigators Discover NRA Materials in Newtown Killer's House

Along with a huge arsenal, Adam Lanza had a National Rifle Association certificate and shooting guide, police documents show.

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| Thu Mar. 28, 2013 1:33 PM PDT

New Hampshire House Votes to Repeal Stand Your Ground

A slim majority votes against the controversial law that allows anyone who feels threatened to shoot first.

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| Wed Mar. 27, 2013 3:49 PM PDT

Schools Are Training Second-Graders to Attack Mass Shooters

Is it worth freaking kids out over the rare possibility of a school shooting?

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| Thu Mar. 28, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

How the Maker of TurboTax Fought Free, Simple Tax Filing

Intuit has spent millions lobbying to keep tax season miserable.

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 | Tue Mar. 26, 2013 10:14 AM PDT

Senate Agrees "Too Big To Jail" Should Die

Sen. Jeff Merkley's (D-Ore.) wants to ensure no bank is too big to be prosecuted.

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| Mon Mar. 25, 2013 7:22 AM PDT

Louisiana Judge Protects Gun Rights for Violent Felons

A new ruling finds that banning ex-cons from owning firearms is "unconstitutional in its entirety."

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| Mon Mar. 25, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Louisiana Attorney General Says Angola 3 "Have Never Been Held in Solitary Confinement"

Actually, they've been in solitary for 41 years.

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| Fri Mar. 22, 2013 3:15 PM PDT
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The GOP Wants to Use This Bizarre Case to Scuttle Obama's Most Progressive Cabinet Nominee

Inside the case that made conservatives hate Thomas Perez.

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| Fri Mar. 22, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

A Dark Truck Stop. A Crowd of Sex Workers. A Government Program That Works?

The Dallas Police Department has a program that tries to help women who sell sex. It cuts down on crime and saves lots of money.

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| Thu Mar. 21, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Rape Was Rampant During the Vietnam War. Why Doesn't US History Remember This?

Thousands of books have been written about Vietnam with no mention of widespread sexual assault.

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| Tue Mar. 19, 2013 11:34 AM PDT