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Jesse Jackson Jr. guilty plea: 'For years I lived off my campaign'Former US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges stemming from use of $750,000 in campaign donations for everything from a Rolex watch and furs to toilet paper and food. His wife, a former Chicago alderman, also pleaded guilty.- Adopted Russian child's death: What is known about the case so farThe death of Max Shatto, a toddler adopted from Russia, brings grief to a Texas town and fires up protests in Russia, where a ban on US adoptions has taken on a cold-war tone.
Supreme Court to take up case that could overhaul campaign financeThe Supreme Court Tuesday agreed to hear a case that challenges limits on campaign spending, opening the door to a decision that could upend legal precedent on what individuals can contribute to candidates.
Unanimous juries for criminal convictions? Supreme Court declines case.The Supreme Court declines to take up a case challenging the right of states to permit non-unanimous verdicts. Critics say verdicts reached by divided juries violate the Sixth Amendment.
Was Adam Lanza an Anders Breivik copycat? Why experts are skepticalA CBS News report suggests that Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza was influenced by violent video games and Anders Breivik's Norwegian rampage. Experts cast doubts on both assertions.- Supreme Court rules that dog's sniff was up to snuff in roadside searchSupreme Court rules that a signal from a properly trained drug-detecting dog is enough to establish probable cause for a warrantless search of a vehicle during a roadside stop.
Christopher Dorner manhunt over, but troubling issues remainEx-Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner took his own life in a shoot-out, ending a rampage in which he is alleged to have killed four people. But tough issues remain 鈥� including an official review of his firing, needed to rebuild trust in a department with a troubled history.
Dorner manhunt: What does the public have the right to know?As police searched for ex-LAPD officer聽Christopher Dorner, the media and public bombarded them with questions about the case. But just how much is law enforcement obligated to share with the public?
Body burned in cabin? Where Christopher Dorner investigation goes now.Questions remain about the body burned in a cabin 鈥� presumed to be fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner 鈥� as well as the manhunt leading up to Tuesday's standoff.
Would harsher sentencing have saved Hadiya Pendleton?A suspect in the shooting of 15-year old Hadiya Pendleton, who participated in Obama's inauguration, was on probation for a gun-related charge. Chicago officials want tougher sentencing.
Manhunt for LAPD ex-cop Christopher Dorner ends in bullets, flamesThe manhunt for ex-cop Christopher Dorner played out in real time on television. On Twitter and other social media, many expressed support for the suspect's alleged killing spree and his claims against LAPD.
The hunt for Christopher Dorner: Do reward offers help or hinder?More than 1,000 tips have been received since the offer of a $1 million reward for information leading to the capture of former Los Angeles cop Christopher Dorner.聽
LAPD review of Christopher Dorner firing: why black community wants moreEven 20 years after the Rodney King riots, mistrust simmers between the LAPD and the black community. Some leaders say federal authorities need to investigate Christopher Dorner's claims.
Steven Seagal joins school guard posse: Do we need more action heroes in schools?The idea clearly plays to the nation's enchantment with taking action to thwart evil, but it's a philosophy that many Americans worry could be dangerous in a school setting.- Hunt for Christopher Dorner becomes major PR problem for L.A. policeLos Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck says he will review alleged cop killer Christopher Dorner's charges of racism. It could be an important step in reversing the LAPD鈥檚 history of corruption and abuse.
Christopher Dorner: Experts look for clues to alleged cop killer鈥檚 mental stateAs hundreds of law enforcement officers continue to search the San Bernardino mountains for Christopher Dorner, experts and amateurs are delving into the psyche of the alleged cop killer.
Christopher Dorner manifesto: a guide to ex-cop's alleged rampageChristopher Jordan Dorner鈥檚 11-page Facebook manifesto warns of more killing unless his charge of corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department is acknowledged to have been correct.
Massive manhunt for ex-LAPD cop: Trust and respect at stake for policeThousands of police are on the lookout for Chris Dorner, a fired cop suspected of killing three people. He posted a manifesto online alleging wrongs done to him by the LAPD.
What message to Wall Street from US lawsuit against Standard & Poor's?The Justice Department's civil lawsuit against the credit-rating agency Standard & Poor's aims to assign responsibility for the recent financial crisis. But expectations that Wall Street will change its ways are mixed.
Why is Chicago struggling with gun violence? N.Y. might have answers.In some ways, Chicago and New York City are taking similar paths to combat gun violence. But New York has gotten a handle on gangs 鈥� and that might be the big difference.
