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Justice In The Segregated South: A New Look At An Old Killing
A white off-duty constable shot and killed a paraplegic black man in Fayette, Miss., in 1965. Despite new witnesses who have memories of what happened that day, there's still not enough evidence to say whether Jasper Burchfield's claim of self-defense is true.READ MORE
Justice In The Segregated South: A New Look At An Old Killing
A white constable shot a paraplegic black man in 1965. Was his claim of self-defense true?READ MORE
Fines Slashed In Grain Bin Entrapment Deaths
The persistence of grain bin entrapments exposes weaknesses in worker safety laws and enforcement.READ MORE
Documents: Investigating A Grain Bin Accident
View documents describing a July 2010 farming accident in which two employees were crushed by corn.READ MORE
Should Grain Bins On Farms Be Regulated, Too?
Despite entrapments on private farms, government worker safety rules only apply to commercial bins.READ MORE
Law Targets Sexual Violence On College Campuses
The law adds requirements for how colleges and universities handle allegations of sexual assault.READ MORE
Center for Public Integrity: EPA Unaware Of Industry Ties On Cancer Review Panel
The agency didn't know of a potential conflict of interest involving scientists it relied on.READ MORE
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For A Florida Fishery, 'Sustainable' Success After Complex Process
Day Boat is a good example of the MSC process, but critics say certification system is inconsistent.READ MORE
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Conditions Allow For More Sustainable-Labeled Seafood
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Is Sustainable-Labeled Seafood Really Sustainable?
Environmentalists say increased demand for the eco-label might be harming the oceans.READ MORE
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South Dakota Tribes Accuse State Of Violating Indian Welfare Act
They delivered a report to Congress; several lawmakers are demanding action.READ MORE
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Once-Secret 'Watch List' Of Alleged Polluters Under Review At EPA
The agency's inspector general is looking at whether enough is done to enforce environmental laws.READ MORE
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Massey Mine Boss Sentenced; Feds Toughen Mine Safety Rule
The sentencing and new rule come nearly three years after a West Virginia mine disaster.READ MORE
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Why A Young Man Died In A Nursing Home, A State Away From His Mom
Bureaucratic traps and underfunding plague state Medicaid programs.READ MORE
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Former Prisoner Secures His Freedom By Admitting To A Felony
A man who was freed after nine years in prison pleads to a lesser crime to avoid another trial.READ MORE
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Dismissed Case Raises Questions On Shaken Baby Diagnosis
Experts convince prosecutors that a child's death was an accident and not caused by his father.READ MORE
