Case Cleared: The Consequences Of 'Exceptional Clearance'
Dozens of police departments are making it appear they have solved a significant number of rape cases when in reality, they've simply closed them.

Texas DA Resigns From Sex Assault Task Force After Newsy Questions
Travis County, Texas, DA Margaret Moore told her boss in a letter early in her career she had no interest in Special Crimes "cases."
By News / Zach Cusson
Newsy Finds NYPD Undercounting Rape By 38% Compared To FBI Statistics
The nation's largest police agency does not count forced oral or anal sex as "rape" in reports on its website.
By Newsy/ Zach Cusson
Texas House Takes New Action On Rape In Wake Of Newsy Investigation
The bill's lead sponsor credits an investigation by Newsy, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting, and ProPublica for spurring reforms.
By Newsy/ Zach CussonTop Stories

Rescuers scramble in Turkey, Syria after quake kills 3,400
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck a region transformed by Syria's 12-year war.
By AP
Criminals now targeting zoo animals
The Dallas Zoo has dealt with a trend of vandalism and animal disappearances since January.
By Tony Gutierrez / AP
This group starts its mornings with a frigid Lake Michigan swim
A group of Chicago swimmers say a dive into the cold Lake Michigan each morning helps their body and mind.
By Scripps News