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A grand jury is considered the "sword and the shield" of the judicial system.

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Sometimes, a pencil is more effective than DNA at catching bad guys. Find out more about what it's like to be a forensic artist.

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On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate rules blocking Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from selling personal information about their customers. Here's what you need to know about the vote, the rules, and what happens next.

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