World Apr 17 Myanmar frees nearly 4,900 prisoners, including at least 22 political detainees By Associated Press
World May 22 Watch 6:22 Family of American held by Syria demands accountability after learning he died in custody The family of an American psychotherapist detained in Syria says the U.S. government has informed them he has died in custody. Majd Kamalmaz was one of a half dozen Americans believed held by Bashar al-Assad’s regime, some of whom have… By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrián Aranda
Nation Sep 19 5 Americans freed from Iran land in U.S., reunite with families The successful negotiations for the Americans' freedom brought Biden profuse thanks from their families but heat from Republican presidential rivals and other opponents for the monetary arrangement with one of America's top adversaries. By Ellen Knickmeyer, Jon Gambrell, Lujain Jo, Associated Press
World Sep 12 Watch 3:56 News Wrap: Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia to discuss major arms deal with Putin In our news wrap Tuesday, North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Russian President Putin are set to meet to discuss a major arms deal, Iran identified five prisoners in the U.S. that it wants freed for five Iranian-Americans held in…
Nation May 13 Watch 4:28 A former prisoner’s Brief But Spectacular take on second chances Ryan Ramnarace got a second chance at life when he was released from federal prison. After serving 14 years, he decided he wanted to be a positive presence for his family and community. He tells us about his progress in…
Jan 27 Watch 7:23 Mothers leaving prison encounter uphill battle as they try reconnecting with family By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz, Gretchen Frazee Research has found that prisoners who maintain close contact with their family members while incarcerated have lower recidivism rates. But for formerly incarcerated mothers, rebuilding relationships with their children can be incredibly challenging after they serve time behind bars. Amna… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch 9:37 Free from prison after 23 years, but facing new challenges during the pandemic By William Brangham, Mike Fritz The coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of all Americans but it’s been especially hard on individuals known as returning citizens -- formerly incarcerated men and women who are re-entering society. William Brangham has the story of one man in… Continue watching
May 26 Afghan government releases hundreds of Taliban prisoners By Kathy Gannon, Tameem Akhgar, Associated Press The Afghan government has released hundreds of Taliban prisoners. The releases Tuesday mark its single largest prisoner release since the U.S. and the Taliban signed a peace deal earlier this year. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 2:39 News Wrap: Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum In our news wrap Monday, police in the Netherlands are searching for a Vincent van Gogh painting, “The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring (1884).” Investigators say thieves stole the artwork from the Singer Laren museum east of Amsterdam after… Continue watching
Feb 26 5 ways prisoners were used for profit throughout U.S. history By Shane Bauer "American Prison" author Shane Bauer highlights a few key moments in the history of prison-as-profit in America, drawing from research he conducted for the book. Continue reading