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What's Obama's Record on Gun Control?
Obama has expanded gun rights during his presidency so far. Will his new call to action bring any change?
December 17, 2012
Montana to Probe Dark Money Group's Link to Campaigns
The dark money group from Citizens United is under investigation in Montana for illegally coordinating with political campaigns.
December 14, 2012
NFL's Progress On Concussions Blurred By Inconsistencies
An analysis of the NFL's concussion guidelines by FRONTLINE and ESPN has revealed an array of inconsistencies in how the league tracks, treats and even describes serious head injuries.
December 13, 2012
Inside the Numbers: Counting Concussions in the NFL
The reported number of NFL players with concussions this season is on pace to increase more than 9 percent from last year, to an average of nearly nine per week.
December 13, 2012
Concussion Watch: Week 14 Roundup
After three straight weeks in which the number of officially reported head injuries reached the double digits, teams appeared to experience a sharp drop in concussions during Week 14 of the NFL season.
December 13, 2012
Concussion Watch: Week 13 Roundup
Week 13 of the NFL season has come and gone with at least 13 players having been tested for or confirmed with a head injury.
December 13, 2012
FRONTLINE Nominated for 7 Writers Guild Awards
Seven Frontline documentaries have been nominated for the 2013 Writers Guild of America Awards, including six films in the category of current events documentary.
December 7, 2012
DHS to Adopt New Rules on Immigration Detention Abuse
Immigrants detained in facilities run by the Homeland Security department are a step closer to having the same protections from abuse as other inmates in the U.S., nearly a year after a government investigation found troubling allegations of sexual abuse in some facilities.
December 6, 2012
Researchers Discover 28 New Cases of Brain Damage in Deceased Football Players
That brings the total to 50 confirmed cases of a degenerative brain disease found in former NFL, college and high school players. But some critics question whether the scientists are overstating their findings.
December 3, 2012
Prosecution Cross-Examines WikiLeaks Suspect
Much of the testimony was focused on PFC Bradley Manning's troubled behavior in custody.
November 30, 2012
Who's Winning (and Losing) The Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS
There are more people today than ever living with HIV/AIDS. But far fewer people are contracting the virus now than they were more than a decade ago. Who came out on top — and who's falling behind? Here's a look around the world.
November 30, 2012
WikiLeaks Suspect: "I Remember Thinking I'm Going to Die"
In a highly anticipated moment, PFC Bradley Manning took the stand in his pre-court martial hearing this week, for the first time presenting the court and the world the story of his confinement in his own words.
November 29, 2012