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Identity theft ensnares millions while the law plays catch-up

“Crime isn’t going down, it’s changing,” says University of Central Florida Chief of Police Richard Beary.

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“Crime isn’t going down, it’s changing,” says University of Central Florida Chief of Police Richard Beary.

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Washington man got gun back the day before murder-suicide

On Monday, July 7, one day before he shot and killed his wife and then himself at a Spokane medical center, Christopher Henderson was evaluated by sheriff’s deputies after co-workers called police to say he was threatening suicide. It wasn’t the first time Henderson had been the subject of a mental health check – but

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On Monday, July 7, one day before he shot and killed his wife and then himself at a Spokane medical center, Christopher Henderson was evaluated by sheriff’s deputies after co-workers called police to say he was threatening suicide. It wasn’t the first time Henderson had been the subject of a mental health check – but

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Brooklyn elevator stabbing suspect’s sister: “The system failed him”

Daniel St. Hubert’s older sister was not in the courtroom when he was indicted Wednesday for allegedly stabbing two children in a Brooklyn elevator, but when she spoke with CBS News’ Crimesider after her brother was returned to Bellevue Hospital, her voice was low. “It’s really sad,” said Judith Perry.

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Daniel St. Hubert’s older sister was not in the courtroom when he was indicted Wednesday for allegedly stabbing two children in a Brooklyn elevator, but when she spoke with CBS News’ Crimesider after her brother was returned to Bellevue Hospital, her voice was low. “It’s really sad,” said Judith Perry.

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Brooklyn child stabbings put focus on mental health care after prison

“You can’t just drop someone with severe mental illness into the community and expect they’re going to find their way to treatment. Very often, part of their disease is that they don’t think they have a disease.”

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“You can’t just drop someone with severe mental illness into the community and expect they’re going to find their way to treatment. Very often, part of their disease is that they don’t think they have a disease.”

Full article at CBSNews.com : Brooklyn child stabbings put focus on mental health care after prison

UNC students behind push to combat sexual assault on campus

One day after the White House issued recommendations about combating sexual assault on campus, two of the young women who sounded the alarm about the problem were on Capitol Hill, taking their message straight to senators.

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One day after the White House issued recommendations about combating sexual assault on campus, two of the young women who sounded the alarm about the problem were on Capitol Hill, taking their message straight to senators.

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“Are you Jewish?”

Yes. But it’s complicated. My mother is Jewish, which, as my grandmother used to tell me, means that the Nazis would have come for me, too. My dad, on the other hand, is Christian. And not just a Christmas Christian, he is a church-going Christian; a Christian who left his career as a lawyer to

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Yes. But it’s complicated. My mother is Jewish, which, as my grandmother used to tell me, means that the Nazis would have come for me, too. My dad, on the other hand, is Christian. And not just a Christmas Christian, he is a church-going Christian; a Christian who left his career as a lawyer to

Full article at Jewish Book Council : “Are you Jewish?”

The Previous Tenant

In October 2007, my husband and I were looking for an apartment in Brooklyn. We’d seen too many to count and none worth the price, so when a one-bedroom just off Prospect Park popped up for $1200 we jumped. On the way to the appointment, the broker gave us the news: The man who lived

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In October 2007, my husband and I were looking for an apartment in Brooklyn. We’d seen too many to count and none worth the price, so when a one-bedroom just off Prospect Park popped up for $1200 we jumped. On the way to the appointment, the broker gave us the news: The man who lived

Full article at Jewish Book Council : The Previous Tenant

More Ivy Leagues schools face criticism over rape on campus

Two more Ivy League schools are facing criticism — and one a federal complaint — over how they handle rape on campus.

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Two more Ivy League schools are facing criticism — and one a federal complaint — over how they handle rape on campus.

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If you befriended a murderer, would you know it? My interview with Walter Kirn

Walter Kirn’s new book, “Blood Will Out: The True Story of a Murder, a Mystery and a Masquerade” tells the tale of his 10-year friendship with a man he knew as Clark Rockefeller – but who was really a killer con man on the run from the law

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Walter Kirn’s new book, “Blood Will Out: The True Story of a Murder, a Mystery and a Masquerade” tells the tale of his 10-year friendship with a man he knew as Clark Rockefeller – but who was really a killer con man on the run from the law

Full article at CBSNews.com : If you befriended a murderer, would you know it? My interview with Walter Kirn

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