Feds appeal order blocking stem cell research
(AP) -- The Obama administration on Tuesday asked a federal judge to lift a restraining order that it says could undercut federally funded embryonic stem cell research.
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Rape-kit testing shows that rapists also commit other serious, invasive crimes, according to new research
Larry McGowan is a sexual-assault offender, identified through the DNA testing of thousands of rape kits in Cleveland. He's been linked to raping six women—killing one of them—during a 15-year span and is serving a 25-years-to-life ...
Social Sciences
Jan 7, 2020
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Anonymous claims it hacked Australian spy agency
Hacking group Anonymous on Friday claimed to have shut down a computer server belonging to Australia's domestic spy agency ASIO, reportedly briefly closing down access to its public webpage.
Internet
Aug 10, 2012
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Three Ukrainians arrested for hacking over 100 US companies
Three Ukrainians have been arrested for hacking more than 100 US companies and stealing millions of credit and debit card numbers, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Security
Aug 1, 2018
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Predictive policing is tainted by 'dirty data,' study finds
A new study from New York University School of Law and NYU's AI Now Institute concludes that predictive policing systems run the risk of exacerbating discrimination in the criminal justice system if they rely on "dirty data."
Social Sciences
Apr 10, 2019
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To achieve long-term sustainability, urban systems must tackle social justice and equity
Inclusivity and understanding past policies and their effects on underserved and marginalized communities must be part of urban planning, design, and public policy efforts for cities.
Environment
Jan 23, 2023
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Study: Tools to assess crime risk for young cohorts are likely to fail over time if they ignore social change
Risk assessment instruments (RAIs) are widely used to inform high-stakes decision-making in the criminal justice system and other areas, such as health care and child welfare. These tools typically assume a relation between ...
Social Sciences
Jun 5, 2023
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Female victims of gender violence: How do experiences of the justice system affect their self-esteem?
In Spain, 11% of women over the age of 16 have experienced physical violence by their partner or ex-partner at some point in their lives. Sexual violence has been suffered by 8.9%, and 31.9% have reported being subjected ...
Social Sciences
Apr 27, 2023
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US Senate bill seeks to crack down on online piracy
A bill introduced in the US Senate on Monday would give US law enforcement authorities more tools to crack down on websites engaged in piracy of movies, television shows and music.
Internet
Sep 20, 2010
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Opinion: Supporting, not imprisoning, Aboriginal people with disabilities could save millions
Australia imprisons thousands of Aboriginal people with mental and cognitive disability from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our research illustrates the huge cost of this practice – in both human and economic terms.
Social Sciences
Nov 5, 2015
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