Mistrial Declared In 1979 Disappearance Case Of Etan Patz
The kidnapping and murder of the 6-year-old, who vanished on his way to school, focused national attention on child abduction cases.
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Snowden Calls Ruling Against NSA 'Extraordinarily Encouraging'
The whistleblower, speaking from Russia, said the importance of the ruling against the U.S. surveillance program he helped uncover "can't be overstated."
Would More Trade Help The Job Market Run Faster Or Trip It Up?
Friday's jobs report showed tepid wage growth in April. Hours after its release, President Obama gave a speech arguing that a new trade deal would strengthen the labor market. Opponents disagree.
China, India Surpass Mexico As Leading Sources Of New Immigrants To U.S.
A surge from Asia and a decline in new arrivals from Mexico change the outlook for U.S. demographics.
New Public-Corruption Chief Vows To Not Shy Away
Raymond Hulser, the new chief of the Justice Department's Public Integrity Section, said his unit is committed to prosecuting "important and tough" cases and bringing them to trial.
FBI Says It Sent Bulletin On Texas Assailant Hours Before Attack
Director James Comey says that Elton Simpson had attracted attention as someone who might attend the Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest, but that the bureau had no reason to believe he would attack.
NSA's Bulk Collection Of Americans' Phone Data Is Illegal, Appeals Court Rules
A three-judge panel said Congress did not intend to give the National Security Agency the authority to collect metadata about Americans' phone records in bulk when lawmakers wrote the Patriot Act.
Judge Sentences 4 Afghan Men To Death For Mob Killing Of Woman
Four Afghans have been sentenced to death over the mob attack that led to the death of a 28-year-old woman who was accused of burning the Quran.
From Oakland To Baltimore, Lessons Learned From Cities Of Unrest
Such tragic events offer crucial lessons about policing for other cities. Mainly, they've taught officials the importance of good community relationships and keeping the public informed.
Clinton Charms DREAMers On Immigration
Speaking in Las Vegas, she said it was time to provide a path to citizenship for immigrants in the country illegally and that she could go "even further" than Obama's controversial executive actions.