An anti-drug smuggling policy has slowed the delivery of time-sensitive court documents as prison staff read letters ...

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As the Justice Department slashes funding to programs across the U.S., Wilkes County’s planned recovery court was halted ...

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Critics say there’s no evidence that castration prevents future sex offenses. Yet several states are weighing such measures.

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Since the 1960s, studies have shown that heavy-handed policing and militarized responses tend to make protests more volatile ...

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Deputy Isen Vajusi struggled with confidence, stress and field training before being forced out of the suburbs. He’s now on ...