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Even before Hawaii Circuit Court Judge John Lim unequivocally championed the public interest in police disciplinary actions and ruled against the State of Hawaii Organization... Honolulu Civil Beat http://www.huffingtonpost.com/adam-goldberg/

DETROIT — A judge sentenced a member of gospel music's Winans family to nearly 14 years in prison Wednesday for an $8 million financial scam... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brennan-williams/

In a six-day survey of more than 1,200 adults across the U.S., the Kaiser Family Foundation found that Americans worry more about being a victim... Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jessica-anderson/

Rihanna has obtained a temporary restraining order against a man who was caught breaking into her neighbor's home, reports TMZ. But why Rihanna, and not... Anna Almendrala http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anna-almendrala/

Though his intentions may have been innocent, a Virginia fifth grader who brought marijuana to school could face expulsion for his actions, according to media... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sara-gates/

A new special from National Geographic Television and PBS explores the brutal ivory trade and its effect on Africa's elephant populations. "Battle for the Elephants,"... James Gerken http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-gerken/

ALFRED, Maine -- Jurors in the trial of a Maine man accused of helping a fitness instructor use her Zumba studio as a front for... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/simon-mccormack/

Tragically, each day of a turkey's life in a Butterball factory farm is filled with deprivation and brutality, due to the company's complete lack of meaningful animal welfare policies, training, or procedures. Nathan Runkle http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nathan-runkle/

A 9-year-old who accidentally shot himself with his father's gun has died. Sebastian Swartz of Decatur, Ohio, died on Tuesday, a week after he shot... Simon McCormack http://www.huffingtonpost.com/simon-mccormack/

NEW YORK — Two men – including the victim's son – were arrested Wednesday on charges of cutting up a woman whose dismembered remains were... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/inae-oh/

BUCHAREST, Romania -- BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) – A man known as Nutzu the Pawnbroker has been indicted for leading a fearsome criminal gang, but the... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jessica-leader/

Plenty of toilets have been assaulted by Taco Bell burritos, but this time, a teenaged human may have been the victim. Police say Erik Brown,... Hilary Hanson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-hanson/

(updates with defense efforts to gain access to FBI case files) Feb 27 (Reuters) - George Zimmerman, the man whose fatal shooting of unarmed Florida... Reuters http://www.huffingtonpost.com/reuters/

SAN FRANCISCO -- A new bill introduced by California State Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) would give county prosectors more flexibility in deciding whether to... Aaron Sankin http://www.huffingtonpost.com/aaron-sankin/

The percentage of African American women versus white women behind bars dropped nearly in half between 2000 and 2009, according to a report by The... Steven Hoffer http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-hoffer/

Following the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, several state lawmakers introduced proposals that would enable teachers and staff to carry firearms in schools,... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sara-gates/

VANCOUVER - A former Canadian visa officer says red flag warnings of a Chinese man's link to organized crime came up when he reviewed a... CP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jesse-ferreras/

A group of anti-whaling advocates was dealt a harsh rebuke Monday after a United States federal appeals court labeled them pirates. On Feb. 25, the... Meredith Bennett-Smith http://www.huffingtonpost.com/meredith-bennettsmith/