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First LookFeds launch civil rights probe into Chicago policeThe Justice Department has conducted similar investigations, and produced scathing reports, in Ferguson, Cleveland, and Baltimore.
Why were those two University of Rochester students kidnapped?Rochester Police Chief Michael Ciminelli called the kidnapping a targeted attack against the two University of Rochester seniors, who were rescued by a SWAT team on Sunday night.
An epic legal battle pays off for trafficked workersThe lessons learned from a landmark US lawsuit by hundreds of oil workers from India sent to the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. Part 7 in a series on ending human trafficking.
Oklahoma City rape trial: How common is sexual assault by police?Former police officer Daniel Holtzclaw is accused of 36 counts of rape, sexual battery and other charges that carry a possible sentence of life in prison.
Tamar Rice video: What new analysis says about his shootingTamar Rice's hands were in his pockets and he wasn't warned before he was shot, says a new analysis of the video.
Chicago Police Department: A pattern of covering up officer shootings?As details about Laquan McDonald's fatal shooting emerge, another case from 2005 is brought to light that suggests a pattern of cover up by Chicago police.
Five ways to reduce mass shootings in the USIt's not impossible to reduce mass shootings like the one in San Bernardino, experts say. The US has been able to eliminate or dramatically reduce other forms of violence.
- First LookWhy an upstate New York sheriff wants residents to carry guns
Ulster County Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum's advice that residents arm themselves when leaving the house has struck a chord with people on both sides of the gun rights debate.
First LookArkansas Supreme Court lets state keep lethal injection secret for nowThe Arkansas Supreme Court decided Friday to grant an emergency stay on a lower court order for the state to disclose information on companies that sell drugs for lethal injections.
Freddie Gray case: Would Black Lives Matter accept acquittals of officers?For some activists, there has been a notable absence in the national response to concerns about policing: the conviction of an officer for the high-profile death of a black man. That could change as the Freddie Gray trials begin this week.
Mass shootings appear to be spiraling out of control. Are they?The San Bernardino attack Wednesday marked the 355th mass shooting of 2015. The question, which divides experts, is whether such shootings are on the rise or whether the public is more acutely aware of them.
First LookMassey chief convicted of conspiracy to violate mine safety standardsAfter two weeks of deliberations, a federal jury found the former chief executive officer of Massey Energy guilty of one count of conspiracy, but acquitted him two additional charges.
First LookThe other victims of San Bernardino shooting: families left without answersWhile media outlets and law enforcement have developed a routine response to mass shootings in the US, families and friends of the victims in San Bernardino are still battling their own confusion and grief.
First LookDeadlocked jury struggles over fate of mine owner in historic trialThe jury's ultimate decision could have implications that reach beyond the defendant through the entire mining industry.
First LookBaltimore holds breath as first trial of officers charged in death of Gray beginsThe trial will likely be an examination of the Baltimore Police Department's strained relationship with the black community, with Freddie Gray as its most prominent symbol.
First LookIllinois attorney general calls for federal probe into Chicago police departmentIn the eyes of activists, many of whom believe the kind of cover up suggested in this case is indicative of the general climate within the Chicago police, sweeping investigations are the only way to root out systemic bias and corruption.
Three Virginia men indicted for planning attacks on synagogues and black churchesA grand jury indicted three Virginia men who tried to buy an automatic weapon, explosives and a pistol with a silencer from three undercover FBI agents posing as gun dealers.
Can Chicago police reform? It's up to Mayor Emanuel now.Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fired his police chief and announced a task force Tuesday. Those moves could have a powerful effect – or be window dressing.
Cleveland officer said he told Tamir Rice to show hands before fatal shotsIn a statement released Tuesday, rookie officer Timothy Loehmann, who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland last year, said he saw the boy pulling a weapon out of his waistband.
First LookCan new task force bring transparency to Chicago police department?The mayor of Chicago is set to announce a new police task force to try and repair police-community relations after the release of a video showing a white officer shooting a young black man sparked protests.
