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First LookMarShawn McCarrel: Columbus community remembers its 'shining star'The Ohio-based activist's death rocked the local civil rights community, leaving his loved ones and admirers struggling to understand why he would choose to take his own life.
Parole hearing set for Robert Kennedy assassinSirhan聽Sirhan聽has given no hint that he will change his version of events at his 15th parole hearing on Wednesday in San Diego.
First LookFerguson city council chose cost over justice, say residentsAfter months of negotiation with the Department of Justice, the Ferguson city council approved a plan for police reform 鈥� but with some last minute cost caveats.
Should ex-convicts have the right to vote? Maryland now says yesMaryland becomes the 17th state to allow ex-convicts to vote after completing their prison terms and while serving probation or parole.- First LookKayla Mueller's captor: Iraqi woman charged, but extradition to US uncertainUmm Sayyaf聽reportedly told Iraqi officials that she held the American aid worker captive. Ms. Sayyaf is currently being held on terrorism charges in her native Iraq.
First LookCouple accused of enslaving nanny shines spotlight on national problemAround two million domestic workers are employed in the United States, often as nannies or maids. Because of workers' isolation and immigration status, abuse is common.聽
How churches are protecting immigrants from deportationIn the wake of recent federal immigration raids, dozens of churches across the country are now reviving the sanctuary movement to help shelter immigrants fleeing violence in Central America.- Why Twitter is cracking down on terrorist tweetsTwitter says that it's struggling to achieve balance between bearing responsibility and avoiding becoming the arbiter of free speech.
New trend: States taking guns away from domestic abusersLawmakers and governors of both parties have supported bills stripping gun rights from those who have been convicted of聽domestic聽violence-related crimes. What's the NRA's position?聽
First LookWhat's being done to combat rise in stabbings in New York City?The rate of stabbings has risen in New York City, but city officials caution against labeling it as a trend.
What's behind record exonerations for wrongful convictionsThere were a record 149 exonerations in the US last year as prosecutors realize this is a 'serious public problem.'聽
First LookIn landmark case, L.A. doctor sentenced to 30-years in jail for overdose deathsThe guilty verdict聽shows the evolving understanding of drug addiction, and the need to find solutions for a growing epidemic.
First LookHave 'Making a Murderer' fans gone too far in support of Steven Avery?The 10-part Netflix series spurred lively debates about the criminal justice system. But local residents say the show has had real-life consequences for Manitowoc, Wis., including bomb threats.
First LookCosby trial: Why judge dismissed ex-prosecutor's back room deal with actorThe focus of the first criminal case against Bill Cosby turns to a civil deposition given by the comedian聽after聽the judge rejected an informal non-prosecution agreement.
San Francisco lesson: to help police departments, less could be moreThe Justice Department frustrated critics who wanted a tough crackdown on San Francisco police. But a softer approach could help, too.
First LookRobert Durst agrees to seven-year jail term: Are murder charges coming next?The real estate heir Robert Durst pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm聽as part of a plea agreement and could soon face a trial for murder.
First LookSerial's Adnan Syed returns to court. What happens now?'Serial' star Adnan Syed, serving a life sentence after his 2000 murder conviction, returns to a Maryland appeals court Wednesday to request a new trial.聽
First LookUS breaks exoneration record for third year in a row: What's driving the trend?Courts cleared a record number of wrongful conviction cases in 2015, with Texas in the lead, according to a report released Wednesday.
First LookFerguson police overhaul: Residents finally have their sayThe City Council will vote on a proposed overhaul of the police department, meant to protect safety and civil rights, after a series of public hearings.聽
First LookBizarre twist in Cosby case: former prosecutor testifies on his behalfBill Cosby's lawyers hope the former district attorney's 2005 deal not to prosecute the actor for his testimony will negate the only criminal case brought against him, despite years of allegations.聽
