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Efforts across at least 43 states plus Washington, D.C., have seen varied levels of success and come from a diversity of viewpoints.

Efforts across at least 43 states plus Washington, D.C., have seen varied levels of success and come from a diversity of viewpoints.

Efforts across at least 43 states plus Washington, D.C., have seen varied levels of success and come from a diversity of viewpoints.

Efforts across at least 43 states plus Washington, D.C., have seen varied levels of success and come from a diversity of viewpoints.

Groups that assist crime victims across the United States are bracing for significant financial pain after the amount available from a major federal victim services fund plunged $700 million this year.

Some policing experts and former law enforcement officers say it’s important to strike a balance between apprehending potentially violent suspects and protecting the public from traffic accidents.

By Amanda HernándezStatelineDrag performances used to be found mostly in the confines of nightlife venues such as clubs and bars.But drag has stepped into the daylight, with elaborately cos

Crime is shaping up as a potent election issue, and one of the key points of debate is over bail: Which suspects should be jailed before trial, and which ones should be released on bond — and for …

Several states this year have reported lower rates of recidivism, showing that fewer convicted criminals are being re-arrested after leaving prison. But those statistics hardly tell the full story.

Several states this year have reported lower rates of recidivism, showing that fewer convicted criminals are being re-arrested after leaving prison. But those statistics hardly tell the full story.