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December 31, 2019 at 2:03 PM

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December 30, 2019 at 3:05 PM

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December 30, 2019 at 11:44 AM

How a preventable disaster killed six Marines

Inside a doomed military training flight The Big Story MON. Dec 30, 2019 Faulty Equipment, Lapsed Training, Repeated Warnings: How a Preventable Disaster Killed Six Marines Marine commanders did not act on dozens of pleas for additional manpower…

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December 29, 2019 at 2:56 PM

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December 28, 2019 at 2:58 PM

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December 26, 2019 at 3:01 PM

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December 23, 2019 at 9:08 PM

Inside documents show how Amazon chose speed over safety in building its delivery network

Amazon ignored or dismissed safety concerns. The Big Story Mon. Dec 23, 2019 Inside Documents Show How Amazon Chose Speed Over Safety in Building Its Delivery Network Amazon ignored or dismissed safety concerns about its delivery network to prio…

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December 23, 2019 at 2:27 PM

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December 21, 2019 at 1:32 PM

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December 20, 2019 at 4:16 PM

The Navy installed touch-screen steering systems to save money. 10 sailors paid with their lives.

We reconstructed the flawed navigation controls. The Big Story Fri. Dec 20, 2019 The Navy Installed Touch-Screen Steering Systems to Save Money. 10 Sailors Paid With Their Lives. When the USS John S. McCain crashed in the Pacific, the Navy blam…

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December 19, 2019 at 1:51 PM

What happens when a health plan has no limits? An acupuncturist earns $677 a session.

New Jersey’s health plan for school employees pays out-of-network providers virtually whatever they want. The Big Story Thu. Dec 19, 2019 What Happens When a Health Plan Has No Limits? An Acupuncturist Earns $677 a Session. New Jersey’s health …

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December 18, 2019 at 11:49 PM

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December 17, 2019 at 1:49 PM

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December 14, 2019 at 1:38 PM

Holding the most powerful to account

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December 12, 2019 at 4:50 PM

"None of the children at the school are safe"

One school. 21 abuse investigations. The Big Story Thu. Dec 12, 2019 “None of the Children at the School Are Safe” One school. 21 abuse investigations. And the struggle to stop relying on seclusion and restraint. by Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica Il…

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December 12, 2019 at 2:02 PM

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December 11, 2019 at 12:08 PM

Donald Trump Jr. went to Mongolia, got special treatment from the government and killed an endangered sheep

The Mongolian government issued him a hunting permit retroactively. The Big Story Tue. Dec 10, 2019 Donald Trump Jr. Went to Mongolia, Got Special Treatment From the Government and Killed an Endangered Sheep During a summer 2019 hunting trip, Do…

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December 10, 2019 at 1:26 PM

New York City paid McKinsey millions to stem jail violence. Instead, violence soared.

The corporate consulting firm reported bogus numbers in a project at Rikers Island. The Big Story Tue. Dec 10, 2019 New York City Paid McKinsey Millions to Stem Jail Violence. Instead, Violence Soared. The corporate consulting firm reported bog…

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December 10, 2019 at 1:21 PM

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December 8, 2019 at 2:19 PM

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December 7, 2019 at 12:09 PM

Why are cops around the world using this outlandish mind-reading tool?

There's no reliable science behind it The Big Story Fri. Dec 6, 2019 Why Are Cops Around the World Using This Outlandish Mind-Reading Tool? The creator of Scientific Content Analysis, or SCAN, says the tool can identify deception. Law enforceme…

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December 6, 2019 at 4:34 PM

Federally funded health researchers disclose at least $188 million in conflicts of interest.

Can you trust their findings? The Big Story Fri. Dec 6, 2019 Federally Funded Health Researchers Disclose at Least $188 Million in Conflicts of Interest. Can You Trust Their Findings? A National Institutes of Health database, which we’re making…

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December 5, 2019 at 6:47 PM

Inside the cell where a sick 16-year-old boy died in Border Patrol care

Video obtained by ProPublica doesn’t match the Border Patrol's account of his death. The Big Story Thu. Dec 5, 2019 Inside the Cell Where a Sick 16-Year-Old Boy Died in Border Patrol Care Video obtained by ProPublica shows the Border Patrol held…

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December 4, 2019 at 1:08 PM

He's a liar, a con artist and a snitch. His testimony could soon send a man to his death.

An investigation into jailhouse informants. The Big Story Wed. Dec 4, 2019 Paul Skalnik, pictured on the left, below, testified that James Dailey confessed to fatally stabbing a 14-year-old girl shortly before Dailey’s 1987 murder trial. It was a circu…

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December 3, 2019 at 11:30 PM

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December 3, 2019 at 7:32 PM

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December 3, 2019 at 12:35 PM

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Support journalism that shines a light on abuses of power  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Hi Reader —  All year, you’ve seen ProPublica reporters expose one outrage after another: the IRS says it audits the poor more often than the rich because it’s cheaper…

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December 2, 2019 at 4:17 PM

Tinder lets known sex offenders use the app. It's not the only one.

Match Group screens for predators on Match, but not on Tinder, OkCupid or PlentyofFish The Big Story Mon. Dec 2, 2019 Tinder Lets Known Sex Offenders Use the App. It’s Not the Only One. Match Group, which owns most major online dating services,…

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November 27, 2019 at 8:52 PM

Multiple women recall sexual misconduct and retaliation by Gordon Sondland

Sondland denies the allegations. The Big Story Wed. Nov 27, 2019 Multiple Women Recall Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation by Gordon Sondland Three women recall Sondland made unwanted sexual contact in business settings. One says he exposed himse…

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November 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Trump tax records reveal new inconsistencies — this time for Trump Tower

Documents show the president’s company reported higher numbers to lenders than to tax officials. The Big Story Wed. Nov 27, 2019 Trump Tax Records Reveal New Inconsistencies — This Time for Trump Tower Documents show the president’s company reporte…

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November 22, 2019 at 12:39 PM

Under Trump, LGBTQ progress is being reversed in plain sight

The administration has systematically undone recent gains in rights and protections. The Big Story Fri. Nov 22, 2019 Under Trump, LGBTQ Progress Is Being Reversed in Plain Sight Donald Trump promised he would fight for LGBTQ people. Instead, hi…

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November 20, 2019 at 6:08 PM

The human toll of the Navy's relentless push to punish one of its own

Choosing blame over justice The Big Story Wed. Nov 20, 2019 We've been reporting on the Navy’s 7th Fleet for over a year, and today we published our latest story, a profile of Cmdr. Bryce Benson. It has been a long ordeal for Benson and his family that…

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November 19, 2019 at 6:57 PM

Inside Purdue Pharma's media playbook: How it planted the opioid "anti-story"

OxyContin’s makers delayed the reckoning for their role in the opioid crisis by funding think tanks, placing friendly experts on leading outlets, and deterring or challenging negative coverage. The Big Story Tue. Nov 19, 2019 Inside Purdue Phar…

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November 19, 2019 at 1:19 PM

The quiet rooms

Children are being locked away, alone and terrified, in schools across Illinois. The Big Story Tue. Nov 19, 2019 In schools across Illinois, children are routinely locked in tiny rooms, alone, sometimes for hours. It’s called “isolated timeout" and it'…

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November 14, 2019 at 2:29 PM

A Trump tax break to help the poor went to a rich GOP donor's superyacht marina

Poorer communities lost out. The Big Story Thu. Nov 14, 2019 A Trump Tax Break To Help The Poor Went To a Rich GOP Donor’s Superyacht Marina Wealthy donors Wayne Huizenga Jr. and Jeff Vinik lobbied then-Gov. Rick Scott for the lucrative tax break —…

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November 11, 2019 at 11:37 AM

"I will never let Boeing forget her"

With the 737 MAX, Boeing put profits first and hundreds died. The Big Story mon. Nov 11, 2019 “I Will Never Let Boeing Forget Her” With the 737 MAX, Boeing put profits first and hundreds died. One grieving family is determined to hold the compan…

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November 8, 2019 at 12:36 PM

They are racist; some of them have guns. Inside the white supremacist group hiding in plain sight.

Patriot Front is perhaps the most active white supremacist group in the nation. The Big Story Fri. Nov 8, 2019 They Are Racist; Some of Them Have Guns. Inside the White Supremacist Group Hiding in Plain Sight. Patriot Front is perhaps the most …

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November 6, 2019 at 12:07 PM

How Mike Pence's office meddled in foreign aid to reroute money to favored Christian groups

Officials at USAID warned it could be unconstitutional and inflame religious tensions. The Big Story wed. Nov 6, 2019 How Mike Pence’s Office Meddled in Foreign Aid to Reroute Money to Favored Christian Groups Officials at USAID warned that favo…

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November 4, 2019 at 12:09 PM

How one employer stuck a new mom with a $898,894 bill for her premature baby

And then rejected her appeals for a year until ProPublica called. The Big Story Mon. Nov 4, 2019 How One Employer Stuck a New Mom With a $898,984 Bill for Her Premature Baby Dignity Health said its employee, an ER nurse, failed to meet the deadl…

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October 31, 2019 at 10:10 AM

The wrong goodbye

The unthinkable mistake that devastated not one but two families. The Big Story Thu. Oct 31, 2019 The Wrong Goodbye A wrenching decision to end life support, and the unthinkable mistake that devastated not one but two families. by Joe Sexton, Pro…

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October 30, 2019 at 4:31 PM

Welcome to "Cancer Alley," where toxic air is about to get worse

Why Louisiana's air quality is going from bad to worse. The Big Story Wed. Oct 30, 2019 The chemical industry is growing rapidly in Louisiana at the same time that the state is backsliding when it comes to toxic levels of cancer-causing chemicals in t…

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October 28, 2019 at 12:37 PM

The ransomware superhero of Normal, Illinois

He's helped thousands of ransomware victims recover their files for free. The Big Story Mon. Oct 28, 2019 The Ransomware Superhero of Normal, Illinois Thanks to Michael Gillespie, an obscure programmer at a Nerds on Call repair store, hundreds …

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October 25, 2019 at 4:02 PM

After the last cop killed himself, all the criminals have to do is hide

Alaska's uneven rural law enforcement often leaves remote villages with no cops. The Big Story Fri. Oct 25, 2019 After the Last Cop Killed Himself, All the Criminals Have to Do Is Hide Days before his death in 2005, Simeon Askoak told officials…

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October 24, 2019 at 8:01 PM

How a tax break to help the poor went to NBA owner Dan Gilbert

The billionaire won special tax status for wealthy areas of downtown Detroit. The Big Story Thu. Oct 24, 2019 How a Tax Break to Help the Poor Went to NBA Owner Dan Gilbert After a lobbying effort, Dan Gilbert, billionaire founder of Quicken Lo…

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October 17, 2019 at 2:21 PM

Inside TurboTax's 20-year fight to stop Americans from filing their taxes for free

Internal company documents lay out its tactics. The Big Story Thu. Oct 17, 2019 Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fen…

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October 16, 2019 at 11:43 AM

Never-before-seen Trump tax documents show major inconsistencies

The president’s businesses made themselves appear more profitable to lenders and less profitable to tax officials The Big Story Wed. Oct 16, 2019 President Donald Trump’s lawyers have gone to court three times to prevent investigators from looking at …

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October 10, 2019 at 2:08 PM

Trump's trillion-dollar hit to homeowners

A tax plan that helped give corporations a $680 billion gift The Big Story Thu. Oct 10, 2019 Trump’s Trillion-Dollar Hit to Homeowners By reducing deductions for real estate taxes, Trump’s 2017 tax plan has harmed millions — and helped give cor…

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October 4, 2019 at 4:20 PM

Pharmaceutical companies are luring Mexicans across the U.S. border to donate blood plasma

The U.S. offers weaker health protections for donors than most countries. The Big Story Fri. Oct 4, 2019 Pharmaceutical Companies Are Luring Mexicans Across the U.S. Border to Donate Blood Plasma Companies offer high payments and bring-a-friend…

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October 3, 2019 at 6:20 PM

Audio shows hospital kept vegetative patient on life support to boost survival rates

"It's very unethical" The Big Story Thu. Oct 3, 2019 “It’s Very Unethical”: Audio Shows Hospital Kept Vegetative Patient on Life Support to Boost Survival Rates Darryl Young suffered brain damage during a heart transplant at Newark Beth Israel …

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October 2, 2019 at 11:51 AM

A brief guide to Giuliani's questionable friends in Ukraine

Trump, Inc. goes to Kyiv The Big Story Wed. Oct 2, 2019 A Brief Guide to Giuliani’s Questionable Friends in Ukraine — “Trump, Inc.” Podcast Rudy Giuliani has been looking for “corruption” in Ukraine. It’s easy to find among the very people he’s…

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