The Numbers Behind Obama's Push For Prison Reform
Here's a look at some of the numbers behind President Obama's push to reform prisons, and why he's visiting one this week.
Crime
Suspect Charged In 1975 Case Of Missing Maryland Girls
An indictment has been obtained in the case of two Maryland girls, Katherine and Sheila Lyon, who went missing in 1975.
Hockey's 'Most Gentlemanly' Player Arrested
NHL player Ryan O'Reilly was arrested for allegedly driving while impaired and crashing his vehicle into a restaurant.
Officer Planning To Issue Ticket Saves Driver's Life
A police officer was at the right place at the right time when he pulled over a driver who was choking.
Pizza Shop Worker Takes Smoke Break, Saves 7-Year-Old Boy
During a smoke break, a Texas pizza shop employee saw an Amber Alert and spotted the kidnapper's car nearby.
Obama's Prison Visit Highlights Shift In Drug Policy
Obama will become the first sitting president to visit a federal prison, a sign of his administration's new attitude toward nonviolent drug offenses.
James Holmes Says He Will Not Testify
Accused theater shooter James Holmes says he will not take the stand in his own defense. Closing arguments in his trial are expected early next week.
Children Locked Up After Refusing To Have Lunch With Father
Three children in Michigan have been sent to a juvenile detention facility after refusing to see their father; they claim he hit their mother.
Is Crime Really Worse In 'Sanctuary Cities'?
Critics claim so-called "sanctuary cities" for illegal immigrants are hotbeds of crime, but there's also evidence against that perspective.
Gun In July 1 Shooting Reportedly Belonged To Federal Agent
Anonymous sources say the gun used in a July 1 shooting of a woman in San Francisco had been stolen earlier from a federal agent’s car.
Baltimore Shooting Leaves Three Dead, One Injured
A quadruple shooting in Baltimore near the University of Maryland left three dead and one injured. Police are looking for suspects.
FBI Raids Home Of Subway Spokesman Jared Fogle
The home of Subway spokesman Jared Fogle has been raided by federal authorities in connection with a child pornography investigation.
Suspect Arrested After San Francisco Pier Shooting
Police arrested Francisco Sanchez after they say he shot Kathryn Steinle, who was walking along a pier. Steinle later died at a local hospital.
Middle School Reunion Between Judge And Suspect Gets Teary
A judge and defendant had an emotional reunion after recognizing each other from middle school.
N.C. Inmate Escape Strikingly Similar To N.Y. Escape
In an escape much like the one in New York, authorities have charged a North Carolina prison worker with helping a convicted murderer escape Saturday.
Escaped Inmate David Sweat Shot, Ending 3-Week Manhunt
New York prison escapee David Sweat has been shot and arrested, ending a three-week manhunt.
| Jake Godin and Ben Lawson
One NY Prison Escapee Missing, Another Killed By Police
Convicted murderer David Sweat remains on the run after authorities shot and killed his fellow prison escapee Richard Matt.
Tsarnaev Apologizes For 'Irreparable Damage' At Sentencing
In a stunning change of demeanor during his sentencing hearing, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev apologized to the people he hurt at the Boston Marathon bombings.
Is The Answer To The US Gun Violence Problem In Australia?
In the wake of mass shootings, President Obama and gun control advocates often point to Australia's gun laws as a success story.
Dissecting The Complex Hate Crime Law Debate
Although the federal government and 45 states have some form of hate crime laws, opposing the laws on principle has become popular in certain circles.
Jon Stewart Drops The Jokes To Talk About Charleston
Jon Stewart started Thursday night's episode of "The Daily Show" with a somber monologue about the Charleston shooting.
Why Is The US Crushing 1 Ton Of Ivory In Times Square?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will crush one ton of ivory in Times Square to send a message to illegal wildlife poachers and traffickers.
Rikers Island Reform Could Target Use Of Force
Rikers Island, which has been back in headlines following a string of high-profile abuse cases, will reportedly soon be on the path to reform.
243 Medicare Fraud Suspects Arrested In Nationwide Sweep
The medical professionals accused of fraud allegedly participated in schemes that resulted in $712 million in false Medicare billings.
Charleston Church Shooting Suspect Arrested
Shooting suspect Dylann Roof has been taken into custody in the Charleston, South Carolina, incident that left nine people dead.
| Kate Grumke and Mikah Sargent
FBI Reportedly Investigating St. Louis Cardinals For Hacking
The New York Times reports the FBI is investigating whether the St. Louis Cardinals hacked the Houston Astros' scouting database.
Blazer's Plea Bargain Shows How US Exposed FIFA Scandal
Charles Blazer's plea deal was unsealed Monday, revealing how the former top FIFA official began spying for U.S. law enforcement.
Minnesota Archbishop Steps Down In Wake Of Abuse Scandal
Two leaders of the Catholic church in Minnesota have stepped down, with their archdiocese facing charges of covering up sexual abuse.
Officer Said He Had 'No Choice' But To Shoot Tamir Rice
Cleveland police officer Timothy Loehmann said he had "no choice" but to shoot Tamir Rice, but some are questioning his statement.
The OPM Data Breach Just Got Much Worse
Critics say the office practiced insufficient data security for the years leading up to the breach.
