Juvenile Incarceration Rates Are Down; Racial Disparities Rise
More young women are being detained, in part, because of truancy, inability to get along with their families, and finding the wrong crowd, even the wrong boyfriends.
Law
New Year Brings New Batch Of Laws On Chickens, Recycling And Consent
In California, a law defines when "yes" means "yes" in an effort to reduce sexual assaults on college campuses. And in New York, residents are now required to recycle old electronics.
Florida's Gay Marriage Advocates Fighting A Battle They Thought They'd Won
Gay and lesbian couples in Florida are waiting to hear whether Jan. 6 will be the day they can get start getting married. It's a battle gay marriage advocates thought they'd already won, but continues to be mired in legal wrangling.
Rep. Grimm To Resign After Guilty Plea On Tax Charge
In a statement reported by CBS and The Associated Press, Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y., said he would resign effective Jan. 5. Grimm pleaded guilty last week to filing a false tax return.
Big Question For 2015: Will The Supreme Court Rule On Abortion?
States have passed more than 200 abortion regulations since 2010, and the number is expected to rise. Abortion rights supporters say that could cause big geographical variations in access to care.
Finding A Jury Of Your Peers Actually Is Pretty Complicated
Prospective jurors can be dismissed for lateness, the financial burden of taking off work, or any number of other reasons. Add race as a consideration and jury selection can take weeks to complete.
Calif. Law Tries To Prevent Young Brains From Football Injuries
A California measure will limit the amount of full contact middle and high school football players can have during practice. The new law takes effect January 1.
Police, Politicians, Gather In New York For Ramos Funeral
Officer Rafael Ramos is being remembered at a service at Christ Tabernacle Church in Queens a week after he and his partner were fatally shot in an unprovoked attack.
Hundreds Attend Wake Held For Slain NYPD Officer
The ceremony for officer Rafael Ramos comes nearly a week after he and partner Wenjian Liu were shot and killed in their patrol car by 28-year-old Ismaaiyl Brinsley.
Son's Death 'Doesn't Make Any Sense,' Say Parents Of Berkeley Teen
Toni Martin-Green came forward last night to say it was her son who was shot and killed in Berkeley, Mo. Today, she says, "I am trying to remain calm."