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Dorner manhunt: What does the public have the right to know?

By Gloria Goodale | 02/15/13

As police searched for ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner, the media and public bombarded them with questions about the case. But just how much is law enforcement obligated to share with the public?

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Manhunt for LAPD ex-cop Christopher Dorner ends in bullets, flames

By Gloria Goodale | 02/13/13

The manhunt for ex-cop Christopher Dorner played out in real time on television. On Twitter and other social media, many expressed support for the suspect's alleged killing spree and his claims against LAPD.

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Massive manhunt for ex-LAPD cop: Trust and respect at stake for police

By Gloria Goodale and Patrik Jonsson | 02/08/13

Thousands of police are on the lookout for Chris Dorner, a fired cop suspected of killing three people. He posted a manifesto online alleging wrongs done to him by the LAPD.

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States consider drone bans: Overreaction or crucial for privacy rights?

By Gloria Goodale | 02/07/13

Charlottesville, Va., this week passed the nation's first ban on drones, and some states are considering similar measures. But drones can also be helpful tools, experts say.

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Immigration reform: Which states would feel it most? California, for one

By Gloria Goodale | 01/31/13

If immigration reform is implemented, and newly documented workers start paying taxes, the money flowing into state coffers will increase, as will the demands on state social services.

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Will change on gays allow Boy Scouts to recapture role in society?

By Gloria Goodale | 01/30/13

The Boy Scouts has signaled it may remove a ban on gays that caused a rift within the movement. This could help improve both Boy Scout enrollment and fundraising.

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Behind the falling US birthrate: too much student debt to afford kids?

By Gloria Goodale | 01/30/13

The record-low birthrate in the US is showing no signs of bouncing back, even with the economy on the mend. Evidence is growing that huge student debt may be deterring people from starting families.

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Immigration reform: Will 'amnesty' produce more illegal immigration?

By Gloria Goodale | 01/29/13

Supporters of immigration reform that includes of a path to citizenship say that the US is not as attractive a destination as it once was for illegal immigration.

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Does gender pay gap exist? Right out of college, says new study

By Gloria Goodale | 10/25/12

The study focused on recent college graduates with few of the differences that can eventually explain some gender pay gaps — such as children, marriage, and different work experience.

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Boy Scouts child abuse files: Can the organization withstand their release?

By Gloria Goodale | 10/19/12

In recent years, the Boy Scouts of America has implemented many new guidelines to protect against new abuse. Even though morale inside the BSA remains high, some experts say the group is fighting a losing battle.