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Court Denies Subpoena for Lucrative NCAA Contracts

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:26:53 EST

Things just got a little more complicated in a class-action lawsuit aimed at NCAA profits. The plaintiffs, including basketball stars …

Is California the Next Secure Communities Battleground?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:57:58 EST

We’ve reported on the attempts by three states – New York, Illinois and Massachusetts — to challenge the Obama administration’s …

New Bill Aims to Close G.I. Bill Loophole at For-Profits

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:25:10 EST

Sen. Dick Durbin [D-Ill.] recently proposed a bill that would dramatically change the way federal money can be allocated to …

What Are the Ramifications of the Haditha Case?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:44:18 EST

The most infamous war crime to come out of the Iraq war ended with a whimper. None of the Marines charged ended up facing serious punishment. Here's a closer look at what the legal rulings mean for the soldiers on the ground and the civilians who have to live among them.

Dig Deeper: Assisted Suicide in America

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:45:54 EST

Yesterday, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that a 1994 state law criminalizing the promotion of assisted suicide is unconstitutional under …

How Has Syria’s Assad Managed to Hold Power for So Long?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:57:24 EST

Eleven months into a violent uprising that has taken the lives of more than 5,400 Syrians, how has President Bashar al-Assad managed to hold onto power while his counterparts in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya were toppled?

New Study Asserts Drone Strikes in Pakistan Target Rescuers, Funerals

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:17:04 EST

CIA drone strikes in Pakistan have killed "dozens of civilians" who had gone to help rescue victims of drone strikes or were attending funerals for the victims of previous strikes, a new report by British and Pakistani journalists asserts.

Violence Intensifies in Homs after U.N. Resolution on Syria Fails

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:24:25 EST

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the 11-month-long crisis in Syria have stalled after a resolution condemning the regime's crackdown on protesters failed in the United Nations Security Council on Saturday.

Hospital Autopsies On the Decline

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:27:51 EST

If you or a loved one dies in a hospital, there is only a 5 percent chance an autopsy will …

The Busy Life of Julian Assange

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:14:13 EST

For someone who's been under house arrest at a secret location in England, Julian Assange has been maintaining a pretty high profile.

NYPD Eyed Shia Muslims Based on Religion

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:21:57 EST

News that the NYPD recommended increasing the surveillance of thousands of Shiite Muslims and their mosques, based solely on religion, is the latest report in the AP’s ongoing investigation into the department’s controversial intelligence unit and its questionable tactics.

GAO to Investigate Sexual Abuse at Immigration Detention Centers

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:34:25 EST

The move comes after members of Congress petitioned the office to act, citing FRONTLINE's "Lost in Detention."

NRC Report: Nuclear Power Plants More Vulnerable to Earthquakes Than Previously Thought

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:52:26 EST

The report lays out a plan for "seismic stress tests" over the next four years for plants in the central and eastern parts of the country.

What American Airlines’ Bankruptcy Means For the People Who Fix Your Planes

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:28:42 EST

Yesterday, American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corp., outlined its plan to cut about 13,000 jobs — or 16 percent of …

On 30th Anniversary of Hama Massacre, Syrian Troops Lock Down City

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:41:50 EST

Thirty years ago today, the regime of then-Syrian President Hafez al-Assad launched what's known as one of the bloodiest chapters of modern Arab history: the Hama Massacre.

The Interrupters’ Ameena Matthews on The Colbert Report

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:40:09 EST

Last night "violence interrupter" Ameena Matthews was on The Colbert Report to talk about the film, The Interrupters, which airs on FRONTLINE Feb. 14.

How New Fire Science is Influencing Old Cases

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:04:29 EST

Advances in fire science have called into question some past convictions. Here's an update on a few cases, from Texas to California. Are there innocent people behind bars?

Leaked NATO Report Alleges Pakistani Support for Taliban

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:36:12 EST

The BBC reports today that a classified NATO report leaked to the news organization "fully exposes for the first time the relationship between the Pakistani intelligence service (ISI) and the Taliban."

Is the Obama Administration Becoming More Transparent about Drones?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:43:56 EST

In a rare break with the usual silence regarding the CIA's covert drone program, President Obama yesterday defended the controversial strikes that target suspected Al Qaeda and Taliban leaders abroad.

“Half-Lives”: Chernobyl’s Nuclear Legacy

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:16:57 EST

The word “Chernobyl” strikes a very particular, fearful chord. The Ukrainian power plant was the site of the world’s worst …

High-Stakes Showdown Over Syria at the U.N.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:05:31 EST

The fight to end the Syrian government's brutal 10-month crackdown moves to the United Nations today.

“Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry” Wins Special Jury Prize at Sundance

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:29:46 EST

Congratulations to filmmaker Alison Klayman whose film Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry won a “Special Jury Prize for Spirit of Defiance” …

Should the State Dept Outsource Drone Operations to Private Contractors?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:31:13 EST

The latest call for drones comes from an unlikely source: the U.S. State Department.

Mistrial Declared in Danziger Bridge Case

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:56:15 EST

On Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Kurt Engelhardt “regretfully” declared a mistrial in the case against former New Orleans Police …