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How Madison avoided becoming another FergusonMadison, Wis., has been struggling with some of the same questions facing Ferguson since an unarmed teen was killed by police. But how Madison has responded holds lessons for how to defuse tensions.
After Ferguson shootings, how do police proceed without fear?2014 proved a particularly deadly year for police, with the number of officers shot rising to 50, fifteen of those coming from unprovoked attacks or premeditated ambushes.
As Ferguson manhunt continues, Michael Brown鈥檚 family defends policeMany of those who criticized police over Michael Brown's shooting claimed solidarity with Ferguson, Mo., officers after two were shot early聽Thursday聽morning. Mr. Brown鈥檚 family said violence against police 鈥榗annot and will not be tolerated.'
Justice Dept. chooses 6 cities for project on curbing racial biasResearchers will study data and conduct interviews to develop strategies for building trust between residents and law enforcement as part of the project. The聽announcement comes amid mounting tensions in Ferguson.
Police shootings in Ferguson raise stakes in city's efforts to clean houseTwo police officers were shot at a protest Thursday, escalating tensions in the St. Louis suburb further. In addition to resignations, like the former police chief's, experts say longer-terms reforms are needed to address decades-old grievances.
Utah firing squad decision: Could it actually make death penalty more humane?Firing squads, despite the optics, may actually be less barbaric than other methods, according to those who have looked at the data. Some critics say it also could expose what some call hypocrisy in Americans' attitudes toward the death penalty.
From Wisconsin to Georgia, police shooting investigations are changingIn the past three days, three unarmed black men in three cities were shot by police. In two out of three cases, the shootings will be examined by an outside investigator as jurisdictions try to instill greater accountability.
Supreme Court to hear case challenging Florida's capital punishment rulesOn Monday, the US Supreme Court agreed to take up an appeal by a Florida death-row inmate challenging the state's procedures for imposing the death penalty.
In Madison police shooting and beyond, Ferguson casts long shadowProtests percolated in Madison, Wis., over the weekend after a white police officer fatally shot an unarmed black teen. The unrest is an indication that, six months on, Ferguson continues to resonate.
Diverse groups tell Supreme Court they support same-sex marriageFriend of the court legal briefs supporting same-sex marriage were filed at the US Supreme Court Friday by more than 70 groups representing hundreds of individuals from across the political, religious, and business spectrum.
Ferguson report taps into debate: Should police enforce law or protect people?In the wake of a federal report on police in Ferguson, Mo., some are musing about what, exactly, the role of police in America is. Many officers indicate they鈥檇 welcome more clarity on what they're expected to do.
How a ruling against Obamacare could leave both political parties in a bindIf the Supreme Court rules against the current implementation of subsidies, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle would be hard-pressed to forge a path聽 that would avoid leaving millions of Americans uncovered.
Supreme Court sharply split over major challenge to ObamacareOn Wednesday, a divided US Supreme Court took up King v. Burwell, a potential blockbuster case. The high stakes involve billions of dollars in tax subsidies and health-care insurance plans.
Boston Marathon bombing defense attorney: It was himThe attorney representing Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in the federal death penalty trial told jurors that her client had participated in the bombing attacks on the Boston Marathon under his older brother's 'special kind of influence.'
Justice Dept. will not prosecute former Ferguson police officer Darren WilsonFederal officials concluded there was no evidence to disprove Wilson's testimony that he feared for his safety when he encountered Michael Brown last summer.
Alabama Supreme Court blocks gay marriage: What is state really fighting for?Alabama's high court halted gay marriage, in defiance of a federal court ruling. Rebuffing federal interference in state affairs, historians say, may be as important to officials as defending traditional marriage.
Supreme Court: Could Obamacare ruling destroy health insurance for millions?If the Supreme Court strikes down subsidies offered through Obamacare's federal exchange, the business model on which the program is founded could fall apart.
Boston Marathon bombing trial begins: Tsarnaev lawyer admits his guiltDefense attorney Judy Clarke tells the jury they will show how Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's older brother Tamerlan influenced him to participate in the deadly 2013 attack.
Justice Department report rips Ferguson police: why that's not whole storyA Justice Department report found rampant racial bias in the Ferguson, Mo., Police Department. But some cities have already started to make significant reforms.
At core of Boston Marathon bombing trial, brothers' complex relationshipThe Boston Marathon bombing trial begins with opening statements Wednesday, and the dynamic between the two Tsarnaev siblings could be a focal point.
