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Former military lawyer David McBride is walking free from prison after serving over two years for exposing what he believed was injustice in the military. The attorney-general granted parole to the whistleblower, who revealed he's battling early-stage lung cancer but remains hopeful about his future.
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a Cuban artist who spent five years in prison for peaceful protest, landed in Miami to a hero's welcome after the US granted him humanitarian parole. The co-founder of the San Isidro Movement now has a second chance to create art in freedom.
Over 50 Princeton students helped prepare clemency petitions for formerly incarcerated people, leading to 12 people gaining their freedom or release from lifetime parole. The program is now expanding to help even more people rebuild their lives.
More than 8,400 families from seven Latin American countries can stay together in the U.S. after a federal judge blocked efforts to end their legal status. The ruling protects people who came through family reunification programs while they wait for permanent immigrant visas.
Laws that protect people who call 911 during overdoses are doing something unexpected: disrupting illegal drug markets. New research shows these protections are scaring dealers away while encouraging bystanders to seek help.
After spending 14 years wrongly imprisoned for murder, Richard Miles couldn't get hired anywhere. Now he runs a Dallas nonprofit helping other exonerated people find jobs and housing.
After decades of political exile, Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reunited with family after completing his sentence, potentially closing a divisive chapter in Thai politics. The 76-year-old's release marks a moment of reconciliation between opposing political forces.
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When Pennsylvania State Police called for help, over 10 rescue organizations joined forces to save 52 animals from a single property. Dogs, birds, a goat, and even a bearded dragon all found their way to safety thanks to an incredible community response.
California deputies used a magnet-equipped drone to safely pull a knife from a suspect's hand, marking a breakthrough in protecting both officers and suspects during dangerous standoffs. The innovative approach allowed the arrest to happen without anyone getting hurt.
More than 1,500 political prisoners in Venezuela have requested amnesty under a new law signed just days ago, with 80 already released. Families who waited outside detention centers for weeks are finally seeing their loved ones come home.
Thirteen brave women testified against a massage therapist who abused their trust, leading to justice and a powerful message of hope for survivors everywhere. Their courage sparked a domino effect that brought a predator to justice.
Twenty-three women at Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women just completed The Haven, a recovery program created by incarcerated women for incarcerated women. The peer-led initiative tackles addiction, unhealthy relationships, and personal accountability through structured support and shared living.
Allen Burnett spent 28 years behind bars before becoming a mental health mentor. Now his nonprofit trains formerly incarcerated people to help others heal from trauma and addiction.
Baltimore just recorded its lowest murder rate in nearly 50 years after a dramatic three-year decline. The city's focus on repeat violent offenders has led to a 34% drop in homicides while keeping communities safer.
President John Dramani Mahama joined inmates at Nsawam Prison for worship and announced the daily meal budget jumped from $0.15 to $0.42 per person. Over 1,000 prisoners will gain freedom through July's amnesty program.
A German university is digitizing Europe's largest love letter archive with help from couples who still write to each other. The collection spans 300 years and reveals how people expressed devotion through wars, political upheaval, and everyday life.
A massive two-week law enforcement operation across Southern California has rescued 40 children and arrested 341 people targeting kids online. Operation Firewall brings hope that coordinated action can protect vulnerable children from internet predators.
Japan is moving forward with a plan to require dangerous stalkers to wear GPS tracking devices that alert victims when their abuser comes near. The proposal comes as officials work to prevent tragedies and protect the growing number of people seeking help.