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Ethan Couch detained in Mexico: Would a black teen get probation?The Ethan Couch 'affluenza' defense highlights disparities in criminal sentencing between white and black teens.
James Edward Coe caught after nearly 30 years as fugitiveJames Edward Coe had escaped a North Carolina prison on June 23, 1986. He was arrested for shoplifting Sunday in Surfside Beach, South Carolina.
- Ethan Couch: 'Affluenza' teen found with mom in Puerto Vallarta
Ethan Couch failed to keep a mandatory appointment with his probation officer on Dec. 10, leading authorities to issue an arrest warrant for him.
No charges filed against police officer in Tamir Rice caseTamir Rice's family condemned the decision but echoed the prosecutor in urging those disappointed to express themselves "peacefully and democratically."
In the United States, anxiety is up, but crime is downFelony crime declined nationwide in 2015, continuing a historic drop. But mass shootings in San Bernardino, Calif., and Charleston, S.C. – as well as a slight uptick in the number of murders – have contributed to the feeling of unease.
Chicago police fatally shoot 2 as force faces growing scrutinyThe Chicago Police Department is already under a federal civil rights investigation that will look into patterns of racial disparity in the use of force.
Sweep of immigrant families in US illegally comes at poignant momentA new report suggests the US will deport hundreds of immigrant families ordered to leave by a judge. Some see the move as only scratching the surface. Others see it as a virtual death sentence for those sent home.
First LookMuslim family barred entry to US: Are Trump's comments shaping policy?British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged to investigate the case of a British Muslim family who were unexpectedly told their right to fly to the US had been revoked, prompting concerns from lawmakers and Muslims about discrimination.
First LookCurious case of Clarence Moses-El: Colorado man walks free after 28-yearsMr. Moses-El was convicted in 1988 of rape and assault charges based on the victim's identification of him which she said came to her in a dream.
Man held decades in Colorado for rape he denies walks freeClarence Moses-EL served 28 years in prison for the rape conviction. He said his spirituality kept him from losing hope during that time.
First LookWhen sharing guns becomes criminal: Can Boston case shed light on San Bernardino?Stephen Silva, a close friend of the Boston Marathon bombers, has been sentenced to time served plus three years' supervised release for providing the pistol used to kill MIT police officer Sean Collier. A similar case is playing out in California.
In criminal justice, signs of a shift toward compassionNew pardons by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are the latest evidence of a desire among states and the federal government to help a generation of convicts.
First LookNo indictment for jailers, but Sandra Bland's death may prompt reforms yetMs. Bland's death has relit the spotlight on the incidence of jail suicides in Texas.
Why the Mall of America is suing Black Lives Matter protestersTo protest the November shooting of Jamar Clark, the Minneapolis chapter of the Black Lives Matter organization plans to protest at the Mall of America Wednesday, echoing Chicago protesters' strategy of choosing venues the city can't afford to ignore.
Man with toy gun killed by Baltimore cop. Should toy guns be illegal?An off-duty Baltimore cop shot and killed a suspected armed robber who was brandishing a toy gun. Amid national debate over US gun laws, some think banning fake guns is a no-brainer.
- First LookEnrique Marquez due in court: Did a crisis of conscience prompt confession?
Enrique Marquez willingly confessed to involvement in supplying the weapons the San Bernadino shooters used in the Dec. 2 terrorist attack.
On embassy row, a fraying veil of immunity for traffickersForeign missions in the US that abuse their domestic staff are increasingly being held to account under anti-trafficking laws. Part 9 in a series on solutions to labor trafficking.
Why Congress tightened the law on foreign diplomats hiring staffA 'delicate balancing act' for the State Department in overseeing the treatment of staff at foreign missions in the US.
San Bernardino attack: How to stop terrorism when it's a family plot?The terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, Paris, and Boston were difficult to see coming because the attackers had family ties. But some say authorities can use such bonds to stop attacks as well.
Zaevion Dobson: Teen boy dies shielding three girls from gunfire in TennesseeZaevion Dobson, a teenage football player, died in a gang shooting Thursday night when he acted as a human shield for three girls in Knoxville, Tenn.
