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9 Dumb Criminals Who Left Major Crime-Scene Evidence Behind

These criminals might still be plying their trade if only they'd picked up after themselves at the crime scene.

True Crime: Two Million Reasons for Murder

Justin Barber said his wife April was killed during a late-night robbery, but the details in this chilling true crime story didn't add up.

Aurora Massacre: Heroes and Victims

As shock and disbelief turn to grief and anger, we continue to follow the coverage of the Aurora massacre. Each day details emerge about the events inside the…

Are There Warning Signs for Violent Shootings?

Last week’s killings in Colorado have led to important conversations about how to prevent these atrocities in the future. Gun control is one. Another is how to…

Gun Control: The Most Thoughtful Responses

Since Friday’s killings in Colorado, we’ve been listening in to the myriad conversations about gun control. Here are the ones that we found most thoughtful.

“Whenever a tragedy…

13 Things An Identity Thief Won’t Tell You

1. Watch your back. In line at the grocery store, I’ll hold my phone like I’m looking at the screen and snap your card as you’re using it.…

13 More Things An Identity Thief Won’t Tell You

1. My least-favorite credit card? American Express, because it likes to ask me for your zip code.

2. Your unlocked mailbox is a gold mine. I can steal…

13+ Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You

Is it a crime to spend money on a home security system these days? A look inside the mind of convicted burglars will help you decide.