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Boston Marathon bombings: a timelineHere's a recounting of what happened, beginning with the Boston Marathon bombings in April 2013.
An 鈥榓ll-star team鈥� to defend accused Boston bomber TsarnaevProsecutors have pursued an aggressive case against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, so the opposition will have to be formidable, experts say.
FocusDeath penalty for Tsarnaev? Why Bostonians don't favor that possibility.Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is charged with one of the worst acts of domestic terrorism in US history, yet in the city where the bombings occurred, a unique mix of factors means that most residents don鈥檛 want to put him to death.
Judge rules that Boston Marathon bombing trial will begin MondayOn New Year鈥檚 Eve, Judge George O鈥橳oole denied motions by lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to change the venue and to delay the start of the trial. Jury selection is set to begin Monday at the district courthouse in South Boston.
Maryland governor commutes 4 death sentences: Could mercy resonate beyond state?Outgoing Gov. Martin O'Malley on Wednesday commuted the sentences of all four of Maryland's death-row inmates to life in prison without parole.聽
Ambush killings of police spiked in 2014, but still remain rareAccording to a new report, 15 of the 126 police fatalities in 2014 were of the ambush type that grabbed national attention this month after the slaying of two New York City officers.
Ezell Ford autopsy report: Four questions that remain unansweredAutopsy reports show that Ezell Ford, who was killed by police in August, was shot three times, including once in the back, prompting outrage from protesters. The investigation into Ford's death is still ongoing.
Florida argues judge's gay marriage ruling only applies to one coupleA federal judge struck down Florida's ban on same-sex marriages, but lawyers for the state argued Monday that the judge's ruling, as written, only applies to one same-sex couple in Washington County.
Calls for calm, restraint after attack on Los Angeles police officersOn Sunday, two police officers were fired on in what the LAPD called an unprovoked attack. The officers were unharmed. Observeres are divided on whether the attack was motivated by several high-profile deaths of black men at the hands of police.
Mayor de Blasio booed at police academy graduation: Can rift be bridged?New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has called for reforms to improve relations between police and racial minorities. However, many NYPD officers say the mayor's public views are making their jobs more dangerous.
NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos: 'He loved God and he loved humanity'Thousands of police officers from around the country joined family members and officials in New York Saturday for the funeral of NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos, killed with his partner Officer Wenjian聽Liu last week.
Protesters ignore New York mayor, but he could be their best hopeNew York Mayor Bill de Blasio angered many protesters by calling for a pause in demonstrations. But the move has ushered in a shift in tone from the mayor, which might help repair a fractured relationship with the NYPD.
Police kill black teen near Ferguson, but similarities appear to end thereA police officer in a town near Ferguson, Mo., fatally shot a black teen. But the teen was armed and threatening, police say. It's another window into a world coming into sharper focus: How police make split-second decisions.
Will New York protesters' defiance harm their cause?Protesters are ignoring Mayor Bill de Blasio's request to postpone activities until after the funerals for two slain NYPD cops. In doing so, they are walking a thin line.
Why protesters are ignoring New York mayor's plea for a pauseNew York Mayor Bill de Blasio wants protesters calling for police reform to remain quiet until two slain NYPD cops are buried. But protest groups say their cause is not connected to the actions of the killer.
With call to 'put aside protests,' New York mayor seeks common groundMayor Bill de Blasio asked that protests and politics be put on hold in honor of two slain NYPD cops. In the raw emotion of tragedy, tensions have escalated.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio tries legal Hail Mary against Obama immigration planPresident Obama's critic-in-chief over illegal immigration, Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Phoenix, is determined to stop the plan to defer deportation for millions of immigrants. But his influence is waning.
Killing of NYPD officers: Retaliation for Michael Brown, Eric Garner?Ismaayil Brinsley, who killed himself after apparently killing two New York police officers, posted Instagram messages about Michael Brown and Eric Garner, plus a photo of his gun. 鈥楾hey take 1 of ours, let's take 2 of theirs,鈥� he wrote.
NYPD ambush attack: Why police accuse mayor of having 'blood' on his handsThe 'assassination' of two NYPD cops Saturday comes as the city is rife with tension. Police officials say Mayor Bill de Blasio set the tone for the shootings by siding with protesters in the Eric Garner case.
Executed at age 14, George Stinney exonerated 70 years laterSouth Carolina electrocuted George Stinney after he was convicted of killing two white girls in 1944. The trial lasted three hours, and George's lawyer had never before represented a criminal defendant.
