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Insiders Say NYPD’s Nuisance Unit Skirts the Law and Relies on Unconfirmed Allegations
The NYPD is kicking people out of their homes, even if residents haven't been charged with a crime. Lawyers who have worked in the unit say cases are “rubber-stamped.”
Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law Requires an Education Campaign, Which the State Hasn’t Funded
The controversial law is about to get its inaugural use in a major statewide vote, Wisconsin’s April 5th primary.
Belgium’s Deadly Circles of Terror
Coordinated bombings in Brussels may have been in the works for some time, aided by an underworld where crime and extremism blur together.
What’s at Stake in the Latest Supreme Court Showdown Over Contraception and Religious Freedom
In oral arguments Wednesday, religious groups contend that just signing a form to facilitate access to birth control violates their rights.
Yet Another Scandal Rocks Utah Home for Vulnerable Children
Police raided the home after an employee reported sex among residents and misconduct by staff.
How a For-Profit College Targeted the Homeless and Kids With Low Self-Esteem
Newly released emails and PowerPoints show first-hand Corinthian Colleges’ predatory practices.
Now There’s Proof: Docs Who Get Company Cash Tend to Prescribe More Brand-Name Meds
The more money doctors receive from drug and medical device companies, the more brand-name drugs they tend to prescribe, a new ProPublica analysis shows. Even a meal can make a difference.
ProPublica Adds Teaching Hospitals to Dollars for Docs
All told, more than 1,100 teaching hospitals received nearly $780 million from August 2013 to December 2014, not including research.
Updated Dollars for Docs
This release includes updated data, payments to teaching hospitals, and information about brand-name prescribing rates for some doctors.
