Location A Bigger Influence Than Race For Children In Public Housing
A new study finds that the neighborhood where children in public housing live impacts their life outcomes in more significant ways than race does.
Law
Judge Vacates Aaron Hernandez's Murder Conviction
The legal doctrine behind the ruling is known as abatement ab initio ("from the beginning"), the same concept that cleared former Enron CEO Ken Lay's criminal record back in 2006.
Engineer In Deadly 2015 Amtrak Derailment Won't Face Criminal Charges
Philadelphia prosecutors announced Tuesday that while evidence indicates Brian Bostian caused the crash, which killed eight people, it wasn't strong enough to file criminal charges against him.
California's Assembly Votes To Allow Communists To Hold State Jobs
The bill's sponsor says the legislation is "an appropriate step forward." But one opponent said it was an insult to "to allow subversives and avowed Communists" to work for the state.
Phoenix Police Announce A Break In The 'Serial Street Shooter' Case
Police say a suspect they've arrested was responsible for killing nine people from August 2015 to July 2016 in a largely Latino neighborhood of Phoenix. Aaron Saucedo, 23, faces multiple charges.
GOP Health Bill Leaves Many 'Pre-Existing Condition' Protections Up To States
Before the Affordable Care Act, people with pre-existing conditions often couldn't get health insurance — or paid sky-high premiums. The bill passed by the House last week would let states decide.
President Trump Gets A Head Start On Shaping The Federal Courts
Trump is already putting his mark on the federal bench. Thanks to a large number of vacancies, he has a chance to make a big impression, quickly.
Penn State Student's Hazing Death Was No Accident, Grand Jury Says
Eight Beta Theta Pi fraternity members face charges of involuntary manslaughter over the death of a new pledge in February. For nearly 12 hours after Timothy Piazza fell, no one called an ambulance.
Trump Travel Ban Returned To Court, With President's Words At The Center
A federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., heard arguments about the legality of President Trump's revised travel ban. Immigrant advocates argue it discriminates against Muslims.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Controversial 'Sanctuary Cities' Law
Law enforcement officers in Texas will be allowed to ask about immigration status when they arrest people. Gov. Greg Abbott has signed the state's controversial "sanctuary cities" law that also gives Texas the power to penalize cities that don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities.