Inside the Mind of Family Annihilators
New research sheds light on the motivations of people who kill their families and suggests their numbers may be on the rise.
Will the SAT "Score Choice" Option Reduce Stress?
A new SAT option is supposed to reduce stress. Fat chance.
Fla. Panhandle Murder Case Has Many Twists
The tragic slaying of Byrd and Melanie Billings may be a more complicated case than it seems.
The Lobbyist Who Put Sex Offenders Under a Bridge
Residency restrictions have forced child sex offenders in Florida to camp out under a causeway. Now the man who helped put them there is having second thoughts.
Gaffney, S.C. Haunted By Murderous Memories
Patrick Burris is not the first spree murderer to haunt Gaffney, S.C.
Mahoney Affair Roils Scandal-Weary Fla. District
Rep. Tim Mahoney's admission of an affair is only the latest outrageous revelation to rock Florida's 16th Congressional District.
Why Some Residents Chose to Ride Out Hurricane Ike
Inside the mentality of those who chose to remain in their homes during Hurricane Ike rather than evacuating.
Recovery Team Finds Thousands of Ike Survivors
A search-and-rescue team describes the scene on Galveston Island, Texas, where thousands stayed despite an evacuation order before Hurricane Ike.
Why Do Some People Ignore Evacuation Warnings?
What motivates some people to ignore evacuation orders and warnings of hurricanes and other disasters? Inside the psychology of the stubborn.
Gustav Highlights New Orleans Levee Weaknesses
New Orleans's levees held this time around, but Hurricane Gustav highlights the city's continuing vulnerability.
Bush's Offshore Drilling Plan Splits Florida GOP
Bush's offshore drilling plan splits Florida's GOP
Gas Thefts on the Rise
Thieves are finding ingenious ways to steal gas from stations, pumps—and your car
Color Blind at Schools That Aren't
Like most university recruiters who target Hispanic students, Christina Diaz crisscrosses the country, attending college fairs and chatting up potential applicants.
Inside FEMA's Toxic Trailers
Hurricane Katrina's victims cope with yet another ordeal--unhealthy residences provided by Uncle Sam.
Kidnapping Her Own Kids
The strange saga of a mother who put her twins up for adoption, then changed her mind.
'Arthur Bremer Is Alone'
The man who shot George Wallace is now out of prison, but questions about his stability remain.
Wallace Gunman Arthur Bremer Walks Free
The man who shot George Wallace leaves prison. His story.
Oral Roberts Shaken by Scandal
Allegations of misuse of school funds, improper political activities and an Imelda Marcos-style closet full of shoes have led to a lawsuit and investigation at the evangelical university.
Lost at Sea: A Ghost-Ship Story
A couple of men chartered the Joe Cool for a trip to the Bahamas. The boat was found floating north of Cuba, its crew missing—and feared dead. Two men are in custody. A ghost-ship story.
Mens' Looks: A 'Retrosexual' Comeback
Measuring 6 feet 3, with chiseled pecs and a bushy beard, George seemed like a model of manliness. Yet two years ago the 47-year-old Virginia businessman (who declined to give his full name to protect his privacy) decided he didn't look quite macho enough.
Inside Wrestler Chris Benoit's World
What made the professional wrestler snap? Authorities search for clues into the murders of his wife and child and Benoit's grisly suicide.
Cracking Down on 'Murderabilia'
It's called 'murderabilia'—the buying and selling of items connected to grisly crime scenes. And it's a brisk business online. Inside the campaign to police the murder market.
Miss America on Catching Online Predators
Last month, Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson participated in a police sting operation targeting child predators. Because of her concern about Internet safety, Nelson, 20, agreed to help out the Suffolk County Police Department in New York.
Cheerleaders. Soldiers. Booze. Sex.
A National Guard Recruiting Mission Gone Awry Shakes A Small South Carolina Town To Its Core.