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Can You Judge Etan Patz’s Accused Killer Fairly? Here Are 109 Questions to Start
Potential jurors in the controversial missing-child case have to disclose mental health and drug histories.
The Human Toll of Flashbangs
At least 50 Americans have been seriously injured, maimed or killed by flashbangs since 2000. Here are their stories.
Hotter Than Lava
Every day, police toss dangerous flashbang grenades during raids, with little oversight and horrifying results
Florida's Sex Crime Sting-and-Switch and More in MuckReads Weekly
Some of the best #MuckReads we read this week. Want to receive these by email? <a href="http://www.propublica.org/article/floridas-sex-crime-sting-and-switch-and-more-in-muckreads-weekly#signup">Sign up</a> to get this briefing delivered to your inbox every weekend.
Judge Orders NYPD to Release Records on X-ray Vans
The NYPD has a secretive program that uses unmarked vans with X-ray machines designed to detect bombs. ProPublica tried to find out more about it, but the NYPD refused to answer for three years.
Senator Demands Answers on Red Cross' Finances
Prompted by an investigation by ProPublica and NPR, Sen. Charles Grassley asks the charity to explain how it has used donations from the public.
Massachusetts Tightens Rules on Restraining, Secluding Students
Under new rules, Massachusetts schools will not be allowed to use certain techniques to restrain or isolate students as frequently and will have to report all restraints and injuries.
Reporting Recipe: How to Investigate Health Professionals
We've launched two 50-state guides to researching the license and disciplinary records of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Vying for Market Share, Companies Heavily Promote 'Me Too' Drugs
Our comprehensive analysis of drug company spending on doctors in the last five months of 2013 shows the most-promoted products typically were not cures, breakthroughs or top sellers.
Open Payments Explorer: How Much Industry Money Goes to Doctors and Teaching Hospitals
Beginning in 2014, the federal government mandated that pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers publicly report payments made to doctors and teaching hospitals. The first report covered the last five months of 2013. Use this tool to search for a company, drug or device — and compare it to another.
Methodology for Calculating Company Payments to Doctors
Even with new federal data, it's not easy to track drug, device company spending on their products
Illinois Revokes License of Temp Agency Check Cashing Store
Investigations in Illinois, a new law in California, questions from a U.S. senator and increased scrutiny from OSHA follow ProPublica series on the growth of temp work.
New IRS Rules on Dark Money Likely Won't Be Ready Before 2016 Election
The IRS faces a number of hurdles before its new regulations for social welfare nonprofits can be finalized, including potential opposition from Congress.
When a Patient's Death is Broadcast Without Permission
The ABC television show "NY Med" filmed Mark Chanko's final moments without the approval of his family. Even though his face was blurred, his wife recognized him. "I saw my husband die before my eyes."
Is This Man Responsible for the Murders of 5 American Nuns?
In an interview with ProPublica, Christopher Vambo, a former lieutenant to Charles Taylor, acknowledged that the brutal 1992 killings might have happened under his command.
Behind New Jersey's Tobacco Bond Bailout, A Hedge Fund's $100 Million Payday
When New Jersey decided to bail out some of its tobacco bonds, the state gave up $400 million in future revenues to pocket $92 million immediately, an arrangement that also helped one savvy investor cash in on a big bet.
U.S. Bishops Take Aim at Sterilization
A toughening of Catholic medical directives could include enforcing a ban on tubal ligations.
High-Level Fed Committee Overruled Carmen Segarra’s Finding on Goldman
New York Fed President Bill Dudley says senior Fed officials did not accept a conclusion that had been endorsed by frontline Fed examiners stationed at some of the nation's largest banks.
