crime

How to Protect Yourself From Criminal Debt Collectors

Daniel Bortz — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:25:00 EST

Here are the best ways to combat illegal debt-collection tactics.

Zimmerman to Be Charged With 2nd Degree Murder in Trayvon Martin Case

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:42:00 EST

Officials say Zimmerman is in police custody in connection with the death of Trayvon Martin.

'Stand Your Ground' Makes One Person Judge, Jury, and Executioner

Michael Zalewski — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:25:00 EST

Under "stand your ground," the burden of proof to use deadly force simply requires that a person imagines he or is in danger.

Sometimes There's No Choice but to 'Stand Your Ground'

Larry Pratt — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:25:00 EST

Some evidence suggests the law may have saved shooter in Florida case.

Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law Needs Work

Perry E. Thurston Jr. — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:25:00 EST

More procedural clarity needs to be provided to law enforcement and prosecutors.

'Stand Your Ground' Laws Promote Vigilante Mentality

Dan Gross — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:25:00 EST

The NRA, and the politicians who do its bidding, put the gun in George Zimmerman's hands.

'Stand Your Ground' Laws Protect the Innocent

Rich Morthland — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:25:00 EST

Bad people are armed and stand their ground, and good people must be able to do so as well.

Ex-Rutgers Student Found Guilty in Webcam Suicide Case

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:15:00 EST

Dharun Ravi found guilty of invasion of privacy and anti-gay intimidation for using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate's love life.

Rod Blagojevich Begins 14-year Prison Sentence

Brian Greene — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:55:00 EST

Former Governor of Illinois headed to jail Thursday for corruption, conspiracy.

Remembering James Q. Wilson

Heather Higgins — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:45:00 EST

The nation has suffered a great loss.

School Violence in Decline, Report Shows

Laura McMullen — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

But there's room for improvement to make schools safer--especially in light of the recent Ohio shooting.

Tips for Medical School Applicants With Criminal Records

Veritas Prep — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:30:00 EST

A criminal record doesn’t have to hold you back as an M.D. applicant.

Why America Is More Violent Than Other Democracies

Ayesha Venkataraman — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

U.S. News speaks with the author of The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined.

Authorities Step Up Action in Penn State Abuse Case

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:40:00 EST

Sen. Bob Casey calls for urgent hearings on U.S. laws governing child sex abuse.

Venezuela Searches for Kidnapped Baseball Player Wilson Ramos

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:52:00 EST

Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos was kidnapped from a family home in Venezuela.

Penn State Trustees Fire Joe Paterno, President Graham Spanier

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:53:00 EST

Legendary football coach and university president are both ousted amid sex abuse scandal.

Penn State Trustees to Probe Sex Abuse Allegations

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:25:00 EST

A special committee will investigate the sex abuse allegations against a former football coach.

Should Joe Paterno Resign Over Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal?

Tierney Sneed — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST

Should Joe Paterno have done more once he learned of allegations against his assistant coach?

Police Shocked by Penn State Abuse Scandal

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:25:00 EST

Scandal has tarnished the reputation of the university, its football program.

Ex-Gang Members Help Students Escape Violent Groups

Jason Koebler — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST

Community-based Boys & Girls Clubs programs help young people leave gangs.

The Outrageous Casey Anthony Verdict

Leslie Marshall — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:45:00 EST

What's next for Casey Anthony? Probably a book deal and a big-name interview on network TV.

Property Crime Rates by Income Level

U.S. News Staff — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:04:00 EST

Lower income households are subject to more property crime.

The Violent Crime Rate Declines

U.S. News Staff — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:10:00 EST

The rate dropped sharply between 1990 and 2009.

For Teresa Lewis, Execution Would Be Unjust

Mary M. Shaffrey — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:40:00 EST

There should be consistency in matters of life and death.

Most Prisoners Come From Few Neighborhoods

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:41:00 EST

‘Incarceration hot spots’ inculcate a vicious brand of hopelessness.