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Safety Stand Down Called for on AT&T Projects

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:32:21 EDT

Following a worker’s non-fatal 100-foot fall from a Texas cell tower last week, one of AT&T’s construction management firms has …

As Public Schools Face Cutbacks, Federal Funds Flow to For-Profits

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:58:23 EDT

While state and local governments cut back funding to public higher education institutions, the volume of federal government subsidies to for-profit colleges and universities continues to increase

Fukushima Radiation Estimate Doubles, But Cancer Risk Lower Than Expected

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:50:07 EDT

The new findings come from three separate analyses presented this week by the Tokyo Electric Power Company, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations.

California County Ends Review of Autopsy Mistakes

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:37:51 EDT

The Solano County sheriff’s office has decided not to review about 300 autopsies performed by Dr. Thomas Gill, a forensic …

Built for a Simpler Era, OSHA Struggles When Tower Climbers Die

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:07:19 EDT

Fifty men have died in accidents on cell sites since 2003, but federal workplace safety regulators have few tools and little will to impose consequences on the companies that count on their labor.

NOPD Investigating Officer Who Didn’t Report Knowledge of Henry Glover Shooting

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:45:28 EDT

Sgt. Lesia Mims told the FBI what she knew about Henry Glover's death but apparently not her own department.

Report: White House Expands Role in Guiding Drone Targets

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:20:47 EDT

In a sign of increased sensitivity over U.S. drone strategy, White House counterterror chief John Brennan has taken command of …

Can “Friends of Yemen” Help Solve Country’s Deeply Rooted Problems?

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:15:48 EDT

Led by the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, a block of 20 countries and intergovernmental organizations dubbed the "Friends of Yemen" met in Riyadh today to pledge $4 billion in assistance to the Arab world's poorest country.

Live Chat 3 p.m. ET: What Really Happened at MF Global?

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:36:46 EDT

Join Six Billion Dollar Bet producer Martin Smith for a live chat featuring guest questioner Aaron Lucchetti from The Wall St Journal. You can leave a question now.

Ask a Former Cell Tower Worker

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:16 EDT

What are your questions for former cell tower worker Wally Reardon? Ask him on Reddit today or in our live chat.

Live Chat Wednesday 1 p.m. ET: Who’s Responsible for Cell Tower Deaths?

Tue, 22 May 2012 22:30:48 EDT

Join Cell Tower Deaths reporters Ryan Knutson and Liz Day for a live chat featuring former cell tower climber Wally Reardon and guest questioner Ben Drawbaugh from Engadget. You can leave a question now.

How Corzine Steered Regulators To Protect MF Global Strategy

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:59:29 EDT

When Jon Corzine took the reins of MF Global in 2010, the Wall Street brokerage was a deeply troubled firm. …

In Race For Better Cell Service, Men Who Climb Towers Pay With Their Lives

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:02:56 EDT

Corporate giants have outsourced the dangerous work of building and maintaining communications towers to tiny subcontracting companies. Over the last nine years, nearly 100 workers have died, 50 of them on cell sites.

Suicide Attack Suggests Intensifying War in Yemen

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:53:25 EDT

In what was the most deadly terrorist attack in Yemen in years, a suicide bomber disguised as a Yemeni soldier detonated explosives during a military parade rehearsal near the Presidential palace in Sana today, killing more than 90 people and wounding 300 others.

Poppy Eradication in Afghanistan on the Rise

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:36:33 EDT

Poppy eradication in Afghanistan has nearly tripled in the past year amid violent resistance from farmers, as NATO prepares to …

Do Combat Vets Suffer the Same Devastating Brain Disease Afflicting Football Players?

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:59:45 EDT

The brain damage to soldiers who have experienced a blast injury during combat may be similar to damage sustained by some …

New Prison Rape Rules Don’t Yet Cover Immigrant Detention Sites

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:27:58 EDT

The Justice Department released new rules yesterday designed to curb sexual abuse in federal and state detention facilities, including stricter …

Is the U.S. Economy Prepared for the Fallout From Greece?

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:39:22 EDT

Greece’s political and financial uncertainty has Europe on edge, as the continent waits for a new round of elections on …

After Mladic and Taylor, What’s the Future for War-Crimes Trials?

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:47:21 EDT

Two war-crimes trials underway at The Hague have drawn notice for their high-profile suspects. Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb …

With U.S. Help, Yemen Intensifies Assault on Al Qaeda Stronghold

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:32:03 EDT

Yemen's government intensified a campaign of air and ground strikes in the south of the country this week in an effort to recapture towns from Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and affiliated insurgents.

New Allegations of Prisoner Abuse at Rikers Island

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:49:59 EDT

The Village Voice recently published startling new images of inmate abuse as part of the paper’s ongoing investigation into violence …

JPMorgan Loss Poses Early Test For Dodd-Frank Pay Rules

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:40:03 EDT

As JPMorgan Chase & Co. continues to deal with the fallout from its $2 billion trading loss, the nation’s largest …

Nice To Meet You!

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:24:12 EDT

If, like me, you’ve been a longtime FRONTLINE fan you’ve probably noticed big changes on the website in the past …

Why Was Clarence Aaron’s Pardon Request Denied?

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:28:14 EDT

In 1999′s Snitch, FRONTLINE producer Ofra Bikel told the story of Clarence Aaron, a 23-year-old student who was sentenced to three concurrent life sentences after being convicted of conspiring to distribute crack cocaine — despite the fact that he did not buy, sell or supply the drugs, nor did he have a previous criminal record.

What Can We Learn from JPMorgan’s $2 Billion Loss?

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:39:30 EDT

JPMorgan's risky trade highlights the ongoing debate over financial regulations currently being written