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Speed of Bradley Manning Trial Masks Prosecutors’ Struggles

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:29:36 EDT

Prosecutors have struggled to show that Manning was following directions from WikiLeaks, which could be key in establishing the charge of "aiding the enemy."

Can the U.S. Keep Its Weapons From Extremists in Syria?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:59:00 EDT

With the Obama administration moving to arm Syrian rebels, most experts believe the task will be difficult, if not impossible.

Trapped in the Hole: America’s Solitary Problem

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:37:14 EDT

New scrutiny of the use of solitary confinement in state and federal prisons found abusive practices and no evidence that it even works.

FRONTLINE Interactive Doc Wins “Best of Competition” at Banff

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:51:52 EDT

FRONTLINE was honored at the Banff World Media Festival for its interactive documentary, "Targeting the Electorate."

Did NSA Surveillance Help Thwart Plotter of Mumbai Attack?

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:51:04 EDT

Officials have credited the program with helping to capture David Coleman Headley, but a closer examination shows the U.S. only caught up with him after a tip from British intelligence.

The Changing Shape of Syria’s Civil War

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:18:45 EDT

From the very beginning, it was clear Syria would be a long and bloody civil war that would rip into the very heart of the Middle East, says FRONTLINE filmmaker Ramita Navai.

Whistleblower or Traitor?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:44:09 EDT

For years, this has been the debate over how to characterize Bradley Manning and the same question is being asked …

Inside the National Security State, In Four Films

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:42:37 EDT

Four FRONTLINE films investigate America's domestic spying apparatus: How it operates, whether it works, and how Obama has helped it evolve.

The Hidden Story of Rape on the Job in America

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:06:47 EDT

For the women who pick and handle the food we eat every day, sexual assault often comes with the job.

Montana Pols Aim to Check Dark Money Spending

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:53:32 EDT

The state has become ground zero for outside campaign spending. Some politicians don't like it and they plan on taking it to the voters.

What An NSA Domestic Spying Operation Looks Like

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:40:08 EDT

The AT&T technician who uncovered the NSA's domestic spying operation during the Bush administration explains how he first learned about the top-secret program.

Witnesses Testify About WikiLeaks Suspect’s Computer Skills

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:20:06 EDT

One witness suggested PFC Bradley Manning was hardly alone in copying sensitive files to local drives, or even CDs.

JPMorgan To Lose $842 Million In Toxic Ala. Sewer Deal

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:22:33 EDT

The saga of the botched bond deal that led to the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history may finally be nearing an end.

Financial Regulators Turn Their Focus To Non-Banks

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:24:15 EDT

U.S. regulators have for the first designated three non-banks as systemically important financial institutions fit for tougher government oversight.

Hacker Who Exposed WikiLeaks Suspect Takes the Stand

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:25:30 EDT

Adrian Lamo turned chat logs of his conversations with Bradley Manning over to federal officials.

Prosecutors: Bradley Manning Was Warned About WikiLeaks

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:00:27 EDT

Opening arguments began in Manning's court-martial today with prosecutors describing him as arrogant, and the defense saying he was "young, naïve, but good intentioned."

How Obama’s FBI Pick Tried To Stop Warrantless Wiretapping

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:04:10 EDT

President Obama is expected to nominate James Comey as the next director of the FBI, turning to a former Bush administration official who left government after clashing with the White House over warrantless wiretapping.

Rape and Justice in Pakistan: Live Chat Transcript

Tue, 28 May 2013 21:56:43 EDT

Join our live chat about Outlawed in Pakistan on May 29 with filmmakers Habiba Nosheen and Hilke Schellmann, and The New York Times Pakistan Bureau Chief, Declan Walsh. You can leave a question now.

The Stigma of Reporting a Rape in Pakistan

Tue, 28 May 2013 21:31:00 EDT

A rape survivor advocate explains why reporting an assault -- and being bold enough to seek justice -- can be so difficult in Pakistan.

For Many Women Worldwide, the Biggest Threat Is at Home

Tue, 28 May 2013 21:28:53 EDT

Most of the violence women endure is committed by their partners -- and not just in Pakistan.

Why Is It So Hard to Try A Rape Case in Pakistan?

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:44 EDT

In Pakistan, just talking about rape and sexual violence is a cultural taboo. But bringing a case through the Pakistani courts and discerning truth from fiction is dangerous, complicated and, and as filmmakers Habiba Nosheen and Hilke Schellmann learned, fraught with challenges.

Is Wall Street Still “Untouchable”?

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:05:42 EDT

In "The Untouchables," which re-airs tonight on FRONTLINE, correspondent Martin Smith examines why not one major Wall Street executive has been prosecuted for fraud tied to the sale of bad mortgages.

The Gun Lobby’s Concealed Weapon

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:12:37 EDT

Pro-gun moderates are quietly using background checks to expand gun rights.

Interactive: Your Hospital May Be Hazardous To Your Health

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:04:29 EDT

So much of what we call “digital television,” YouTube, Netflix or Hulu, is just small television, distributed over the internet. …

Reflections On “Never Forget To Lie”

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:49 EDT

For many viewers, filmmaker Marian Marzynski's Never Forget To Lie has evoked strong emotions about family, faith, survival and love.