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For Darren Sharper, a Place in Prison. But in Hall of Fame, Too?
The NFL’s Hall of Fame rules allow a serial rapist to be considered. Should that change?
Sharper's Plea Includes Lifetime Probation, No Alcohol, Penile Device
Former NFL star Darren Sharper has agreed to plead guilty to rape and attempted rape charges. The New Orleans Advocate gets the details of the deal.
Decades Later, a Routine Police Record Hangs Over Patz Murder Trial
The prosecution says Pedro Hernandez fled New York after killing Etan Patz. A detectives report from 1979 suggests that might not be so.
Alabama Bill Would Increase Workers' Comp Benefits for Amputees
A proposal to nearly triple the maximum compensation for workers who lose a limb follows a ProPublica/NPR story that showed Alabama to have the lowest permanent partial disability benefits in the country.
Mark Cuban’s Advice a 'Recipe For Making All Of Us Sick,' Expert Says
The Dallas Mavericks owner suggests quarterly bloodwork for those who can afford it, as a way of creating a personal benchmark. A national expert on overtesting explains why that isn’t a good idea.
NYC Public Housing: Fixing a Leak with a Bucket
The New York City Housing Authority, the country's largest public housing agency, says it’s made major progress responding to residents’ requests for repairs. Residents tell a different story.
Investigative Journalism, Illustrated: A Q&A With Level 14 Creators
Illustrated film explores the dangers faced by residents and staff at a group home that housed some of California's most disturbed and troubled children.
Level 14
How a home for troubled children came undone and what it means for California’s chance at reform.
Level 14: Inside One of California's Most Dangerous Juvenile Homes
Video: Inside One of California's Most Dangerous Juvenile Homes
Prolific Pardoner? Obama Grants Clemency to 22 Prisoners This Week, But Has Denied Thousands
Is this the beginning of a new trend in commutations?
