FBI Director To Address Law Enforcement's Relationship With Minorities
James Comey will speak at Georgetown University today about police relations with minority communities.
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Hate Crime Or Parking Dispute? Killing Of 3 Muslims In N.C. Sparks A Debate
Craig Stephen Hicks, who turned himself in, was charged with first-degree murder. The police chief said the department would investigate whether the crime was "hate-motivated."
Gitmo Translator's Past At CIA Throws Wrench In Sept. 11 Trial
Government prosecutors confirmed in a Guantanamo Bay war court today that an interpreter for one of five alleged co-conspirators in the Sept. 11 attacks had earlier worked for the CIA. But they insisted no federal agency had tried to place the interpreter on the defense team to gather intelligence. Defense lawyers cried foul and asked that all further proceedings be suspended until the issue is resolved.
NYPD Officer Indicted By Grand Jury For Unarmed Man's Death
Officer Peter Liang faces multiple counts, including manslaughter, for shooting Akai Gurley, an unarmed 28-year-old black man, during a routine patrol in November.
Next Witness: Will The Yellow Smiley Face Take The Stand?
Emojis have popped up in a handful of court cases across the country. Could the ubiquitous yellow face, a sad kitty head or a dancing alien decide a defendant's fate?
Are Teenagers Capable Of Making Life-Or-Death Decisions?
The case of Cassandra, a 17-year-old who says she doesn't want chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma, has sparked fierce debate. A medical ethicist says teenagers should be able to determine their fates.
In White House Memory, A-U-M-F Translates To B-U-S-H
Surely it is not a welcome thought for the current White House that it is going to Congress for the Authorization for the Use of Military Force " ... just like President Bush."
Advocates Join Fight To Eliminate Detroit's Rape Kit Backlog
Six years ago, 11,000 untested rape kits were found in Detroit. Now nearly all of the kits have been tested, but it will cost the city millions to investigate and prosecute every case.
After Ruling, Alabama Faces Hodgepodge Of Same-Sex Marriage Policies
Gay rights advocates have asked a federal court to order probate judges in Alabama to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Supreme Court Won't Stop Gay Marriages In Alabama
The move sent a strong signal that the justices soon will legalize gay marriage nationwide; a decision is expected by June. Meanwhile, many Alabama judges are refusing to issue the marriage licenses.