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Politics Aug 19

A look at D.C. crime stats as Trump and city leaders offer competing claims

By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura

Nation Jun 02

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What’s behind a surge in car thefts and carjackings across the country

Car thefts soared between 2019 and 2022, surpassing 1 million in 2022 for the first time in 14 years, according to government and insurance industry statistics. Meanwhile, reports of overall property crimes like robbery, theft and vandalism fell during the…

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Andrew Chambers

Education Mar 05

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Liberty University to pay $14 million fine for failing to disclose crime data

The fine is by far the largest under the Clery Act., a federal law that requires universities to collect crime data and notify students of threats.

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

Nation Jul 22

A police officer leads a person in handcuffs near the criminal court in Manhattan, New York City
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New report suggests these best practices for reducing crime in America

Crime rates surged during the COVID-19 pandemic to highs not seen in decades. But now, crime trends appear to be shifting. Adam Gelb, president and CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice, and Thaddeus Johnson, a senior research fellow for…

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson

Politics May 20

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New York struggles with a sharp rise in violent crime amid COVID-19

After hitting near historic lows pre-pandemic, crime has been spiking in many parts of the U.S., including in the nation's most populous city. Shootings in New York City have more than doubled this year compared to the same time period…

By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber

Apr 29

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Antisemitic incidents hit a record high in 2021. What’s behind the rise in hate?

By William Brangham, Rachel Wellford

The Anti-Defamation League, which tracks anti-Semitic behavior nationwide, found 2,717 incidents in 2021. That's a 34 percent rise from the year before and averages out to more than seven anti-Semitic incidents per day. Jonathan Greenblatt is the CEO of the…

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Feb 04

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Capehart and Abernathy on the GOP censuring its members, Fed nominees, rising crime rates

Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy, both columnists for The Washington Post, join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Pence's pushback against Trump, Republican Party’s censuring of two members of Congress, President Biden's nominees to the Federal Reserve…

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Jan 27

Watch 8:27
What’s behind rising violent crimes in the U.S., and how they can be reduced

By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori

Recent shootings in New York City have spotlighted a troubling rise in gun violence and homicide across the country. Amna Nawaz reports on why violent crime has increased and how cities can prevent it.

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Oct 11

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Rapper Common, Rev. Moss on helping Chicago heal and the ‘plot’ against Black America

By Stephanie Sy, Yasmeen Qureshi

Homicides in Chicago were up 56% in 2020 compared to the year before. But efforts are underway to address the city's systemic issues. Award-winning rapper Common and his pastor, Rev. Otis Moss III, discussed some of their ideas for change…

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Sep 27

Watch 5:46
How prejudice affects official search for missing Indigenous women, other women of color

By Amna Nawaz, Claire Mufson

While Gabby Petito's death has captured national attention, tens of thousands of people are reported missing or murdered every year in the U.S. Native women are murdered at rates 10 times the national average. In Wyoming alone, 710 indigenous people…

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