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Map: Where is Childhood Homelessness Getting Worse?
Four years into the nation's economic recovery, the issue of childhood homelessness has only grown worse.
November 6, 2013
Exclusive: Watch Billionaire Steven Cohen Stumble Over Insider Trading Rules
In a never-before-published video, hedge fund titan Steven A. Cohen, whose firm this week pleaded guilty to securities fraud, describes federal securities laws as "vague," and asks for an explanation of the basic rule that prohibits insider trading.
November 6, 2013
Concussion Watch: NFL Head Injuries in Week 9
A total of 62 NFL players have been sidelined by a concussion during the 2013 season, and in Week 8, at least eight more appeared to go down with a head injury.
November 5, 2013
Border Patrol To Keep Controversial Deadly Force Rules
In a new interview, Border Patrol chief Mike Fisher says he will continue to allow his agents to shoot at rock-throwers and vehicles, despite independent recommendations against the practice.
November 5, 2013
Report: Medical Professionals Participated in Torture of Terror Suspects
They helped to force-feed detainees, participated in waterboarding, and failed to report abusive treatment, according to a two-year task force review.
November 4, 2013
High School Football Players Face Bigger Concussion Risk
High school football players are nearly twice as likely as college players to suffer a concussion either in a game or at practice, according to a new study funded by the NFL.
October 31, 2013
In Egypt, Military Tightens Hold on Muslim Brotherhood
As former President Mohammed Morsi's trial nears, another top leader is arrested for inciting violence.
October 30, 2013
Concussion Watch: NFL Head Injuries in Week 8
A total of 58 NFL players have been sidelined by a concussion during the 2013 season, and in Week 8, at least four more players appeared to go down with a head injury.
October 29, 2013
Elderly, At Risk and Haphazardly Protected
A ProPublica and FRONTLINE examination of the multibillion-dollar assisted living industry reveals a mishmash of minimal state regulation and no involvement by federal officials.
October 29, 2013
Brett Favre: "God Only Knows The Toll" From NFL Concussions
Less than three years since retiring, the legendary quarterback has become one of the most high profile players to acknowledge he has experienced health problems stemming from repeated concussions in the NFL.
October 26, 2013
Bank of America Liable for Mortgage "Hustle" Program
For the first time, a major U.S. bank has been found liable for fraud in the sale of defective mortgages during the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis.
October 24, 2013
On John Quinn
The veteran drug researcher featured in “Hunting the Nightmare Bacteria” passed away last weekend.
October 23, 2013