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The Depressing Data on Early Childhood Investment | The Business Desk with Paul Solman | PBS NewsHour | PBS

The Depressing Data on Early Childhood Investment | The Business Desk with Paul Solman | PBS NewsHour | PBS | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
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Economics, Game Theory and Jane Austen | The Business Desk with Paul Solman | PBS NewsHour | PBS

Economics, Game Theory and Jane Austen | The Business Desk with Paul Solman | PBS NewsHour | PBS | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
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7 Caught Trespassing At Quabbin Reservoir; Patrols Stepped Up Across State - CBS Boston

7 Caught Trespassing At Quabbin Reservoir; Patrols Stepped Up Across State - CBS Boston | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
State Police say the five men and two women are from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore, and “cited their education and career interests” for being in the area.
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Holmes wants to change plea to insanity in Colo. shooting

Holmes wants to change plea to insanity in Colo. shooting | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
ames Holmes, accused of killing a dozen people and wounding scores more in a July shooting spree at a Colorado movie theater, goes before a judge in Denver on Monday today seeking to plead not guilty by reason of insanity.
Rachael Gray's comment, May 20, 5:26 PM
This is such a complicated topic; how to punish the mentally ill. Personally, someone who gathers ammo and guns and comes prepared is someone who isn't mentally ill. He had a plan and he executed it. It would be a different story is he just showed up to watch the movie and then all of a sudden wiped out a weapon and start killing. I guess the other question is how do you punish those suffering from mental disorders. Just because you have a problem doesn't mean you shouldn't get punished. Whether mentally ill or sane; this man needs a punishment to fit the crime.
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O.J. Simpson Makes New Bid For Freedom

O.J. Simpson Makes New Bid For Freedom | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
O.J. Simpson is expected to make the legal equivalent of a Hail Mary pass on Monday in a Las Vegas courtroom, asking a judge to grant him a new trial on grounds his former attorney mishandled his case.
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Gun carrying man ends stabbing spree at Salt Lake grocery store

Gun carrying man ends stabbing spree at Salt Lake grocery store | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - A citizen with a gun stopped a knife wielding man as he began stabbing people Thursday evening at the downtown Salt Lake City Smith's store.
Robert Boutang's comment, May 18, 9:31 PM
A man with the gun is a hero. If everyone carried a gun there be a lot less robberies. The man with the gun probably saved a number of people from injury or death including his own.
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Tsarnaev brothers linked to cold case murders from 2011

Tsarnaev brothers linked to cold case murders from 2011 | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
Officials say there is "mounting evidence" that both Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev were involved in a grisly triple murder in 2011.
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Texas officials launch criminal investigation into plant explosion

Texas officials launch criminal investigation into plant explosion | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
A paramedic in West, Texas, has been arrested for possession of an explosive device, a federal official said today, but it was not immediately clear whether there was a connection to a deadly explosion last month at a fertilizer plant in the town.
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Police arrest one in deaths of mom, 2 men on Kansas farm; missing baby presumed dead

Police arrest one in deaths of mom, 2 men on Kansas farm; missing baby presumed dead | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
Authorities in eastern Kansas say they have arrested a 27-year-old man in the deaths of three people at a rural farm home.
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IE8 zero-day flaw targets U.S. nuke researchers; all versions of Windows affected | ZDNet

IE8 zero-day flaw targets U.S. nuke researchers; all versions of Windows affected | ZDNet | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
Security researchers have discovered a previously unreported zero-day attack that targets U.S. government nuclear weapons scientists and researchers.
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‘Act of Congress’: How Barney Frank foiled the banking lobby to form a new financial watchdog

‘Act of Congress’: How Barney Frank foiled the banking lobby to form a new financial watchdog | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
From “Act of Congress”: The inside story on formation of consumer protection entity.
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Drug prohibition is not working

Drug prohibition is not working | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
Dear Editor, I am a criminologist who came to Guyana for 10 days last month to visit friends in the Corentyne area. I am also a speaker for Law Enforcement A
T Hall's comment, May 5, 1:51 AM
Anderson mentioned some pretty valid points. I definitely think the US should pursue Canada’s approach to tobacco in regards to banning commercials and media attention.
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Tupac Shakur's Godmother Added to FBI Most-Wanted Terrorists List | Music News | Rolling Stone

Tupac Shakur's Godmother Added to FBI Most-Wanted Terrorists List | Music News | Rolling Stone | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
Joanne Chesimard, a.k.a. Assata Shakur, was convicted of murder in 1977
Sarah O'Leary's comment, May 4, 9:50 PM
On one hand this story is going to get a lot of attention simply because of the association with Tupac. At one point while reading this, i was experiencing skepticism because i wondered if this type of person on this list was really valid, and then I think back to almost a month ago when people that had taken refuge in our hospitable borders then proceeded to attack us. Anyone who has committed crimes against us shouldnt get away with it, and i hope they find and prosecute her.
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Carjacking victim recalls differing demeanors of bombing suspects

Carjacking victim recalls differing demeanors of bombing suspects | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
During the 90-minute ride of terror, Tamerlan Tsarnaev kept talking.
Sarah O'Leary's comment, May 4, 9:20 PM
This article portays them in a way that implies that they were normal and made a huge mistake, but the fact that they were so calm and organized shows that they really did have something wroing in their moral core. Its interesting that "Danny" says that he feels the fact that his car was low on gas was something that saved his life is a testient to his harrowing story. What a lucky guy!
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Why O.J. Simpson was so eager to take stand in new trial (+video)

Why O.J. Simpson was so eager to take stand in new trial (+video) | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
O.J. Simpson wants a new trial to reconsider his 2008 conviction on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping, saying he was misled by a bad lawyer. It's a common problem, legal experts say.
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New Orleans shooting: 3 sought after 19 shot during Mother's Day parade

New Orleans shooting: 3 sought after 19 shot during Mother's Day parade | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
Police today are searching for three suspects after 19 people, including two children, were shot in New Orleans on Sunday while watching a Mother's Day parade.
Rachael Gray's comment, May 20, 5:35 PM
I think it is scary to know that we almost can't feel safe anywhere we go. Anymore you hear about shootings in places that you should feel safe to go like a store, a movie, a parade, a marathon, school, etc. These aren't bad people getting hurt, they are our neighbors, our family, and our friends that are experiencing horrible things when doing simple chores or fun activities. I really enjoy hearing that they are standing up against this. Letting the "bad guys" know that they are going to protect and take back control of the area. There are still good people out there!
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Malcolm Shabazz, Grandson Of Civil Rights Leader Malcolm X, Killed In Mexico

Malcolm Shabazz, Grandson Of Civil Rights Leader Malcolm X, Killed In Mexico | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
The cause of the death is still vague, but according to a number of media reports he was killed by injuries he suffered during an attempted robbery.
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Brother Arrested in Fatal Calif. Stabbing of Girl - ABC News

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Fresno Unified approves Restorative Justice program

Fresno Unified approves Restorative Justice program | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
A Valley school district is one step-closer to using an innovative approach to resolving conflict in the classroom.
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Apple will reportedly unlock your iPhone for police, but there’s a wait list

Apple will reportedly unlock your iPhone for police, but there’s a wait list | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
The volume of requests has created at least a seven-week wait for law enforcement.
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Authorities near Los Angeles searching for 4 pit bulls suspected of killing jogger

Authorities near Los Angeles searching for 4 pit bulls suspected of killing jogger | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
Authorities in rural Los Angeles County were warning people to be on the lookout for four pit bulls suspected of killing a 63-year-old jogger Thursday, and they have seized several dogs in a search for those who may have taken part in the attack.
Robert Boutang's comment, May 18, 9:21 PM
Not really sure how I feel about sending children to school with body armor? The fact that this is even being consider is extremely sad. However, children need to be safe and while many states are taking drastic measures to further gun control measures especially in schools, it's nice to know that the kids will be at least safer, even if they're still sitting ducks.
Robert Boutang's comment, May 18, 9:22 PM
I have been attacked and bitten two times while conducting police business. I had a gun with me but use Mace instead of my weapon. I never wanted to kill someone’s dog. If the situation got to the point where I believed my life was in danger and would not hesitate to shoot to kill. This is a terrible tragedy and the dogs need to be destroyed. I walk 5 miles every day in a remote area in Alaska and I always have my gun with me. I see moose all the time I have seen 2 bears in the past. I feel a lot safer with my weapon.
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40th Anniversary of the Rockefeller Drug Laws: A Window of Opportunity For a Better Path

40th Anniversary of the Rockefeller Drug Laws: A Window of Opportunity For a Better Path | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
In 1973, two years after President Nixon declared a "war on drugs," New York Governor Rockefeller passed the toughest drug laws in the nation, demanding mandatory sentences for drug law violations, while removing the judge's power to consider each...
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Casey Anthony judge felt 'shock, disbelief' at not-guilty verdict - TODAY.com

Casey Anthony judge felt 'shock, disbelief' at not-guilty verdict - TODAY.com | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
Two years after jury selection began for the Casey Anthony murder trial, Judge Belvin Perry, who presided over the case, said the Florida...
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Mike Dallaire's comment, May 7, 3:22 AM
Not really sure how I feel about sending children to school with body armor? The fact that this is even being consider is extremely sad. However, children need to be safe and while many states are taking drastic measures to further gun control measures especially in schools, it's nice to know that the kids will be at least safer, even if they're still sitting ducks.
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World’s first 3D-printed handgun is here; Congressman fights to extend ban on plastic firearms

World’s first 3D-printed handgun is here; Congressman fights to extend ban on plastic firearms | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
How will law enforcement deal with guns that can't be detected by metal detectors?
Sarah O'Leary's comment, May 4, 9:56 PM
The gun lover in me thinks this is interesting and revolutionary if it does what it says they can efficiently. However, with rising gun control tension in the country i know this is just going to cause problems.
T Hall's comment, May 5, 1:42 AM
This is truly an amazing technological advancement, but can be incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands. I believe a 3-D printed handgun may be mistaken as a toy gun either by a child, a law official, or innocent bystander. It also do not truly resemble a traditional handgun, making it even more difficult to detect quickly.
Robert Boutang's comment, May 18, 8:57 PM
These plastic guns should not be allowed because: they are no good for nothing except to hurt someone. This gun is no good for protection. This looks like a toy for kids. Police officer might think the same way not defend themselves properly if somebody is pointing the plastic toy looking gun at him or her. Someone may be sophisticated enough to make plastic cartridges. A plastic bullet can kill someone as well as a lead bullet if shot in a vital area. An assassin could shoot someone at close range. I cannot see no reason to allow this type of weapon to even be on the market.
I’m a gun lover and belong the NRA.
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Boston Suspects Originally Plotted July 4 Attack: Sources

Boston Suspects Originally Plotted July 4 Attack: Sources | Criminology and Economic Theory | Scoop.it
The accused Boston Marathon bombers originally planned to target a Fourth of July celebration in Boston, one of the suspects said according to ABC News sources.
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