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Former Fugitive Pablo Duran Sr. Pleads Guilty in Trafficking Case
Pablo Duran, Sr., a labor contractor who once denied any ties to illicit labor schemes, has pleaded guilty to encouraging illegal entry, one part of a major trafficking plot that compelled Guatemalan teenagers into grueling labor in America.
September 18, 2018
‘We Have Families Watering Down Soup’: Inside One City America Has Left Behind
What happens when a boomtown goes bust? Companies bolt and people with them, leaving behind rising poverty and food insecurity — even for those that have jobs.
September 11, 2018
How Struggling Dayton, Ohio Reveals the Chasm Among American Cities
As a ProPublica/Frontline documentary shows, the economic and social gaps among cities are growing as dramatic as the gaps between urban and rural areas.
September 11, 2018
Marines Move to Tackle Racial Extremists in the Corps
An updated order emphasizes that participating in white supremacist groups is prohibited and calls on service members to report those who violate the policy.
August 30, 2018
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Left Behind America
Intimate stories of one Rust Belt city’s struggle to recover in the post-recession economy.
September 11, 2018
Remembering Katrina: Three Documentaries to Watch
Explore three different FRONTLINE documentaries about the disaster, the flawed government response, and the lingering aftermath.
August 29, 2018
Amid Allegations of Abuse, Aid Workers Describe Culture of Sexual Misconduct
Female aid workers are speaking out about sexual misconduct in the humanitarian aid sector, describing a male-dominated culture with little oversight and inadequate reporting mechanisms.
August 16, 2018
WATCH: How the Internet Has Changed Iran — From Cappuccino Cafes, to Headscarf Protests
In a scene from part two of “Our Man in Tehran,” go inside a modernizing society increasingly pitted against conservative clerics.
August 14, 2018
WATCH: Inside an AA Meeting in Iran — A Country Where Alcohol Is Banned
The New York Times’ Thomas Erdbrink goes behind closed doors in this scene from FRONTLINE’s upcoming series, “Our Man in Tehran.”
August 13, 2018
Former FBI Agent: Charlottesville Violence Was “Not Just Predictable, but Predicted”
A new documentary from FRONTLINE and ProPublica examines the runup to the deadly “Unite the Right” rally, and law enforcement’s response.
August 7, 2018
For Charlottesville Authorities, a Painful Post-Mortem on Preparedness
Inadequate human intelligence, poor communication and unheeded warnings contributed to the deadly debacle a year ago.
August 7, 2018
How Trump’s Family Separation Policy Has Affected Parents
The Trump administration's family separation policy has created additional trauma for parents and children that experts worry will cause lifelong health repercussions.
August 2, 2018