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A proposed Bureau of Prisons rule would put the majority of money sent to an incarcerated person from outside toward restitution or other fines.

Legal experts say states could help married women who have changed their last names by accepting documents like a legal decree or a marriage certificate, but it might not fix the issue for all.

Peltier's imprisonment had symbolized systemic injustice for Native Americans across the country who believe in his innocence.

Siegel is the first American to be released as part of this deal. A total of 18 hostages have been released since the ceasefire took effect. Hundreds of Palestinians have been released so far.

This week was more than tariffs! There were tortoises, genetically engineered animals, smart vacuums and a lot of other news!

Thanks to the U.S. government's tradition of data transparency, there is a way to see exactly what money is going to government programs and agencies. O research group used it to create a widget.

The Quinoa Bust traces the social, ecological, technological, and political work that went into transforming a humble Andean grain into a development miracle crop

The Biden administration says the prisoners were all wrongfully held and that they are being reunited with their families for the first time in many years. They appear to be part of a prisoner swap.

Keep an eye out for a new item on the ballot this November. After a bribery scandal in 2020, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors wants to appoint a new watchdog for the city, if voters approve it.

New York's state prison system is under scrutiny after guards fatally beat an inmate in December, prompting protests and calls for reforms.

Since the start of the #MeToo movement, many accused abusers have filed defamation charges against their accusers in retaliation, advocates say. Law professor Victoria Burke wants to change that.

At a federal prison in rural Virginia, more than 50 prisoners say they've been abused. But when they try to file a complaint — they're stopped, often by the same guards they say are abusing them.