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Nearly Half of All Americans Have a Family Member Who's Been Jailed
A new groundbreaking study shows how widespread incarceration in the U.S. really is.
Why Did the Harts Deliberately Drive Their Family Over a Cliff?
A new serial podcast delves into the tragic deaths of at least six members of the Hart family, whose SUV was driven off a cliff in California in early 2018.
5 Insane Driving Laws You Probably Didn't Know
Cursing during road rage? A ton of trash in your car? Both can get you in trouble if you're not careful. What other crazy driving laws are on the books?
Can a Supreme Court Justice Be Removed?
The Constitution allows Supreme Court justices to be impeached by the House and put on trial by the Senate, but it's only happened once and that was in 1805.
How to Safely and Anonymously Report Sexual Assault
One out of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape, and many are afraid to or don't know how to report it.
What's It Like to Have a Serial Killer for a Dad?
Melissa Moore struggles to reconcile the normal experiences of growing up with her father, Keith Hunter Jesperson, with the realization that he was also the Happy Face serial killer. And she wonders if being a psychopath could be hereditary.
Plain Language Replacing '10-Codes' in Many Police Jurisdictions
Police and fire departments across the U.S. are eliminating jargon like "10-4" in favor of every-day vernacular. And there's a good reason why.
Burke and Hare: Murderers for Money and Science
William Burke and William Hare cut out the middleman in the early 19th-century Scottish grave-robbing game.
Is It OK to Secretly Record Workplace Conversations?
Omarosa did it, but does that mean you can too — legally that is? A lot depends on which state you live in.
France Cracks Down on Catcalling
The new law is being hailed as a victory for women tired of being harassed on French streets.
Citizen's Arrest? Leave Collaring Criminals to the Cops
Ordinary citizens are allowed to make arrests in every U.S. state, but legal experts warn that it's a risky thing to do.
Why Do Ordinary People Commit Acts of Espionage?
Political ideology serves as a motivator for some people to commit espionage, but it's not the only factor at play when someone decides to spy.
What to Do If a Loved One Goes Missing
In the vast majority of cases, a child, parent, spouse or friend who goes missing returns home unharmed. But if they don't, would you know what to do first?
How Did 'Stand Your Ground' Laws Originate?
Stand Your Ground laws are controversial and exist in nearly half the states in the United States. But what exactly are they?
What Should You Do If There's an Active Shooter in the Office?
An active shooter situation at work may not be common, but you should really know how you'd handle it before it happens.
Do Psychics Ever Really Break the Case?
Psychics often try to help police solve crimes, but how many times are they really successful?
What Is MS-13 and Why Is It So Scary?
President Donald Trump says if the U.S. just deports members of the MS-13 gang, the country will be much safer. But is it really that simple?
Inside the CIA's Treasure Trove of bin Laden Files
From public letters to anime porn, the 470,000 public files offer a window into the last years of al-Qaida mastermind Osama bin Laden.
How Attorney-Client Privilege Works
In the United States, attorney-client privilege works to keep communications between an attorney and his or her client secret. But there are always exceptions to the rule.
Murder Memorabilia: Killers' Items You Can Own
Where do we draw the line between interesting and appalling?
How the Second Amendment Works
For the first 100 years, this amendment got little attention. But since the 20th century, Americans have been vigorously debating what exactly the "right to bear arms" means.
Are Elderly Criminals Punished Differently Than Younger Offenders?
The conviction of 80-year-old Bill Cosby on aggravated indecent assault charges raises the question of how sentencing works in the case of an elderly defendant.
The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books
The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused to nab men of color like Jack Johnson and Chuck Berry.
Defining 'Suspicious Behavior' Without Bias Is Harder Than You Think
High-profile cases over the past few years have shown the benefits — and pitfalls — of asking the public to report any suspicious activities they notice to the police. When does that tip over into racial or ethnic bias?
The Backstory on Backpage.com, the Adult Classifieds Site That Got Shut Down
Does this mean that a website actually is responsible for the content created by that site's users?
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