A judge exonerated Nancy Smith, an Ohio bus driver, after she was convicted of abusing children in her care. Now, prosecutors want to reverse an order saying she was innocent.

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How the trial of Lindsay Clancy has become a proxy for how people view society’s ills.

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She is being tried on murder charges for killing her three young children. The tragedy has resurrected debates over whether such women are criminals or victims.

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Violent crime rates, including murder, have dropped precipitously. The trend began before the president’s current term.

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The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” but critics said they could encourage agents to use more force.

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