NYPD Commissioner William Bratton To Step Down Next Month
New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton is resigning his post. Bratton led the department through a challenging time for policing in America.
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Crime Dropped In New York Under William Bratton's Tenure
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, one of the most prominent figures in American policing, is stepping down. Crime declined in the city after Bratton's early enthusiasm for the broken windows policy.
What Would Donald Trump's Department of Justice Look Like?
Some Justice Department veterans said they worry about the possibility of political interference in law enforcement decisions if Donald Trump wins the White House.
University Of Texas Shooting Survivors Share Memories 50 Years Later
It's been 50 years since 16 people were shot and killed by a sniper shooting from the clock tower at the University of Texas. Three survivors share their stories of that day.
Oversight Scrutinized After Deadliest Hot Air Balloon Accident In U.S. History
A hot air balloon crash in Texas on Saturday killed all 16 people aboard. The cause is not yet clear, but revelations about the pilot are raising questions about the licensing of balloon operators.
Obama Calls Trump 'Unfit' To Be President, Questions Why Republicans Still Endorsing
The president said he has disagreed on policy with Republicans and past nominees, "but I never thought they couldn't do the job." That's different this time, he said.
TSA Reminds Passengers: No 'Batarang' Superhero Weapons On Flights
The TSA has repeatedly reminded air travelers to put sharp Batman and other superhero paraphernalia in checked baggage.
People Liked The Democratic Convention Better. Will That Boost Clinton?
On balance, Americans said Trump's convention made them less likely to vote for him. Clinton's convention, meanwhile, fared far better. What could that mean for the general election?
'Guilty But Mentally Ill' Doesn't Protect Against Harsh Sentences
Jurors often are reluctant to acquit someone who committed a crime while mentally ill, or to find that person guilty. So they take a third option: guilty but mentally ill. It's far from perfect.
N.Y. Attorney General: Nation's Flood Insurance Program Defrauding Taxpayers
The report comes after a joint investigation by NPR and PBS' Frontline that uncovered how private insurance companies in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy were profiting while homeowners suffered.