Robert Francis is one of 210 people given a second chance after the state's highest court ruled that those under 21 can’t be ...

In “Chain of Ideas,” Ibram X. Kendi argues that a modern form of xenophobia has come to dominate conservative movements across the world.

Recent works of speculative fiction collectively capture our current preoccupations with technology, climate, authoritarianism and moral uncertainty.

The recent conviction of former Old Mutual executive Musa Nyasha Dube Manyika on two counts of rape, for which he received a 15-year prison sentence, has ignited a heated national conversation. Social ...

Looking for creepy spots in Maryland that might make your hair stand up? These 7 spooky places offer chills, thrills, and ...

Dark wood panels line the walls in many rooms. Heavy curtains hang in the windows, blocking out much of the sunlight. Old photographs stare down at you from the walls. The staircase creaks under your ...

From ancient dungeons to modern penitentiaries, the history of prison systems reflects changing ideas about crime, punishment, and rehabilitation. This video provides a complete overview of how ...

Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison chief, was found guilty of torture and immigration fraud charges, becoming the ...

New Orleans rapper Mystikal pleaded guilty to charges of third-degree rape on Tuesday, according to ABC affiliate WBRZ. The rapper (real name: Michael Tyler) was accused of beating, choking and ...

In the 1970s, incarcerated musicians across Texas formed bands and recorded music inside prison walls. Maurice Chammah, a ...

Until the 1980s, an annual prison rodeo offered a chance for men inside to perform and sell albums. Now we’re making them available to you.

The UN nuclear watchdog reported "no increase in off-site radiation level" at the Natanz nuclear plant in Iran and "no ...