Penn State Fraternity Death Brings New Attention To Hazing
One year after a Penn State sophomore died from injuries he suffered during a fraternity hazing, the university has put strict new rules in place.
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Victims' Father Lunges At Larry Nassar In Michigan Courtroom
A dramatic video of the incident shows the man suddenly rushing at the former USA Gymnastics doctor during Nassar's third sentencing hearing. The man's three daughters say they were abused by Nassar.
Hawaii Judge Finds Woman Not Guilty Of Driving Off A Cliff And Killing Her Twin
Alexandria Duval, who was accused of deliberately driving off a cliff and killing her identical twin sister, Anastasia, was found not guilty of murder on Thursday in a nearly weeklong bench trial.
Budget Delays Bring Uncertainty To Health Programs For The Needy
With another federal budget deadline looming, there's a push to add provisions to a spending bill that would help community health centers and other providers of health services for low-income people.
Wisconsin Teen Sentenced To 40 Years In Mental Hospital For 'Slender Man' Stabbing
In 2014, Morgan Geyser repeatedly stabbed a classmate, leaving her victim for dead. She and another girl believed the attack would curry favor with a fictional Internet character.
Voting Rights Process For Florida Felons Unconstitutional, Judge Says
U.S. District Judge Mark Walker says a state panel that is the gatekeeper for the restoration of voting rights to felons who served their time is unconstitutional.
With Marijuana Legal In California, San Francisco Is Dismissing Thousands Of Convictions
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced Wednesday that his office will dismiss thousands of marijuana-related convictions dating back to 1975. This is in response to California legalizing recreational marijuana this year.
Mueller's Reputation In Washington Is 'Stunningly Bipartisan,' Journalist Says
Author Garrett Graff discusses the special counsel in charge of the Trump/Russia investigation: "Bob Mueller is probably about as apolitical and nonpartisan a figure as you could find in Washington."
Indiana's Brand Of Medicaid Drops 25,000 People For Failure To Pay Premiums
The state built some key conservative policies into its experimental expansion of Medicaid. Lawmakers, health officials and patient advocates across the U.S. are now keenly watching the results.
Report Alleges Police Use Secret Evidence Collected By Feds To Make Arrests
A Human Rights Watch report raises questions about the legality of some investigative tactics federal, state and local police are allegedly using to mask sources of evidence in criminal cases.