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Flaws plague a tool meant to help low-risk federal prisoners win early release

The Justice Department created an algorithm to measure a person's risk of committing a new crime after leaving prison. But even after multiple tweaks, the tool is leading to racial disparities.

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It's likely to be a frustrating tax season, deputy treasury secretary says

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Flaws plague a tool meant to help low-risk federal prisoners win early release

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Tanya Tagaq's powerful new album 'Tongues' aims for hope among hard truths

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