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Family Of Kate Steinle Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The family of Kate Steinle is suing San Francisco and two federal agencies over her killing last year. In this 2015 photo are Brad Steinle, Liz Sullivan and Jim Steinle, her brother, mother and father. Eric Risberg/AP hide caption

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Family Of Kate Steinle Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The suit alleges San Francisco's "sanctuary city" immigration policies led to Steinle's death, allegedly at the hands of a man in the U.S. illegally. It also blames two federal agencies.

Law

San Francisco Police Department Embroiled In Another Text Messaging Scandal

There are new allegations of racist and homophobic text messages shared by officers in the San Francisco Police Department. Three officers have resigned, another is under investigation, and nearly 200 convictions are being reviewed. The scandal is the second of its kind in the past year, and it comes amid other charges of police misconduct in the famously liberal city.

San Francisco Police Department Embroiled In Another Text Messaging Scandal

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For Same-Sex Married Couples In America, A Historic Tax Day

Linda (left) and Colleen Squires have been together for 30 years and married for 12. This year will be the first time they can file both their state and federal taxes as any other married couple. Courtesy of Colleen Squires hide caption

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For Same-Sex Married Couples In America, A Historic Tax Day

This tax season marks the first time that every married couple in the U.S. can file both state and federal taxes together, after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex unions across the land last year.

For Same-Sex Married Couples In America, A Historic Tax Day

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Immigrant Felons And Deportation: One Grandmother's Case

Maria Sanchez, a legal U.S. resident, narrowly missed being deported to her native Mexico for a felony she committed in 1998. Richard Gonzales/NPR hide caption

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Immigrant Felons And Deportation: One Grandmother's Case

President Obama says his administration seeks to deport immigrant "felons, not families." But some immigrants with criminal records may still have a strong case for remaining in the United States.

Immigrant Felons And Deportation: One Grandmother's Case

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To Reduce Gun Violence, Potential Offenders Offered Support And Cash

Joel Contreras, left, an Operation Peacemaker Fellow, and Joseph McCoy, a Neighborhood Change Agent with the Office of Neighborhood Safety, in Richmond, Cali. Fellows receive counseling, social services, a job and cash if they agree to stay in contact everyday and stay out of trouble. Richard Gonzales/NPR hide caption

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To Reduce Gun Violence, Potential Offenders Offered Support And Cash

A city in California adopted an innovative program to stop violence: offering potential criminals support services and cash for good behavior. Since then, the murder rate has dramatically declined.

To Reduce Gun Violence, Potential Offenders Offered Support And Cash

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Man Reports Car Stolen, Ends Up In Deportation Limbo

Pedro Figueroa, 31, reported his car stolen. When San Francisco law enforcement officers found out there was a warrant for his arrest, they called federal immigration officials. Courtesy of Jon Rodney hide caption

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Man Reports Car Stolen, Ends Up In Deportation Limbo

Immigration advocates say Pedro Figueroa's detainment violates San Francisco's sanctuary city law, which has been under scrutiny since a woman was killed by another man in the U.S. illegally in July.

Man Reports Car Stolen, Ends Up In Deportation Limbo

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Officials Remain Tight-Lipped On Complex Security At Super Bowl 50

Law enforcement experts say this year's Super Bowl is one of the most guarded public events in recent history. But you won't hear that from federal or local officials. They are very tight-lipped about security.

Officials Remain Tight-Lipped On Complex Security At Super Bowl 50

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