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Sunday July 10, 2016

Surveillance video released by The Associated Press show inmates breaking out of their cell to assist a guard in distress. AP Video/Screen shot by NPR hide caption

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AP Video/Screen shot by NPR

The Two-Way

VIDEO: Texas Inmates Escape Holding Cell — To Save Jailer

July 10, 2016 • "It never crossed my mind whether he's got a gun or a badge," one of the inmates involved told WFAA-TV. "If he falls down, I'll help him." The inmates were able to summon help for the ailing guard.

Friday May 27, 2016

Zimbabwe Pardons Thousands Of Prisoners Because Of Overcrowding, Food Shortages

In this 2014 photo, prisoners are closely guarded at Chikurubi Maximum Prison in Harare, Zimbabwe. According to state media, at least 200 male inmates were freed from this prison as a result of President Robert Mugabe's pardons. Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Zimbabwe Pardons Thousands Of Prisoners Because Of Overcrowding, Food Shortages

May 27, 2016 • The move by President Robert Mugabe has reportedly emptied one women's prison of all but two inmates serving life sentences. All juveniles are said to have been pardoned.

Friday April 29, 2016

Shots - Health News

Feds Act To Help More Ex-Inmates Get Medicaid

KFF Health News

April 29, 2016 • To reduce recidivism and promote health, the Department of Health and Human Services is taking steps to make it easier for ex-prisoners to sign up for or restart Medicaid coverage.

Friday January 29, 2016

The Two-Way

All 3 Escaped California Inmates Are Back In Custody

January 29, 2016 • Bac Duong, 43, reportedly approached a civilian on the street Friday and said he wanted to turn himself in. The other two escapees were arrested by San Francisco police on Saturday, authorities say.