Pulling Strings: Texas Lt. Gov. Calls Police For Arrested Relative
David Dewhurst brandished his popularity with local law enforcement in pushing for relative’s release
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Atlanta Grateful After School Gunman Subdued Without Injury to Children
The gunman fired at least six shots, forcing the evacuation of 800 students
This Land Is Your Land: When Desperate Cities Give Away Homes
Towns have taken to offering land for next to nothing — or, sometimes, literally nothing
Tase Me, Bro
Despite fresh scrutiny, Taser use by the cops continues to grow
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 …
Jury Deliberations Enter Second Day for Mobster ‘Whitey’ Bulger
Court watchers say the 83-year-old gangster will spend the rest of his life in prison. They are bracing for the accused killer to speak when he faces sentencing
Trial of Nidal Hasan, Accused Fort Hood Shooter, Begins
Representing himself, the former army psychiatrist will cross-examine his own victims. The trial, held four years after the attack, gives the major a chance to air radical views
Why a Train Crash like Spain’s is Unlikely To Happen in the U.S.
Experts say safety precautions exist to prevent a similar crash on America’s rails
Surprising Solutions for a Bankrupt City
Detroit has plenty of company in cities that have faced dire financial prospects. From selling Roosevelt’s rifle to selling the whole town, a look at the innovative ways municipalities have found extra cash
Ice Cream Men Gone Wild
The recent arrest of a Mr. Ding-a-Ling for drunk driving is just the latest threat to the wholesome image of America’s dairy kings on wheels.
Boston Bombing Suspect Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ Before Judge — and Victims
On Wednesday afternoon, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, accused in the April bombing at the Boston Marathon, appeared in court for his arraignment
Islamabad’s Bin Laden Report: What You Need to Know
A leaked Pakistani report on the May 1, 2001 U.S. raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound provides a first-hand view into the dysfunctions of a Pakistani government that both managed to play host to the world’s most wanted man — and …
Meet the Woman Behind the Texas Abortion Filibuster
The story of state senator Wendy Davis’ breakout performance on the national stage