Despite fresh scrutiny, Taser use by the cops continues to grow
Medicare Fraud Horror: Cancer Doctor Indicted for Billing Unnecessary Chemo
Michigan oncologist Farid Fata allegedly squeezed profits out of patients by prescribing unneeded treatments and inventing diagnoses
Martin Luther King Jr: Architect of the 21st Century
With a single phrase, Martin Luther King Jr. joined Jefferson and Lincoln in the ranks of men who’ve shaped modern America
Lawsuits Take Aim at North Carolina’s Voting Law
Legal challenges threaten to derail a tough new law
New York ‘Stop and Frisk’ Ruling: When Violated Rights Lead to Federal Intervention
Monday’s court order aims to put an end to the NYPD’s racial profiling–and some of its autonomy
From Messiah to Hitler, What You Can and Cannot Name Your Child
A judge’s order calls attention to the rules governing baby names
The Politician-Juror All-Star Team
Correction appended: August 12, 2013, 6:55 p.m. E.T.
Judge, jury, meet politician.
Arizona Sen. John McCain fulfilled his civic duty on Monday when he reported for jury duty in Phoenix, as he proudly announced on …
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Battleland Bows Out…
After thousands of posts dating back more than two years, Battleland is calling it quits with this final item.
As journalism has evolved, the time spent producing this blog doesn’t make the sense it did when we launched …
Weighing Governor’s Bid, Wendy Davis Feels the August Heat
Conservative barbs, political maneuvering and the daunting prospect of running as a Democrat in Texas are enough to make anyone sweat in their pink Mizunos
The First Same-Sex Divorce in Minnesota
It’s only been one week since same-sex marriage became legal in Minnesota, but the state already has its first gay divorce.
Former NBA Dance Squad Entertainer Arrested in Deadly Shooting Rampage
He allegedly threw a hand grenade into one living room before opening fire.
Silver Fire Rages East of Los Angeles
The out-of-control blaze destroyed more than a dozen homes as it exploded in size overnight to more than 10,000 acres.
Campus Rape Victims Find a Voice
With students headed back to school, a coalition of students and activists are coming together to change how universities handle sexual assault