Chile is in the middle of a big election. People are worried about crime and immigration. The far-right is getting stronger. Jose Antonio Kast is a big name. He wants to be tough on crime and immigration. He has said he will build walls and fences. He also wants to deport people who are not legal.
In the past, politicians often used the pain of crime victims to push their own agendas. They rarely asked what victims truly wanted or needed. Instead, they made assumptions and created laws that didn't always help. For example, after a tragic event in 1993, laws were passed that focused on punishm
A 21-year-old man from Rochester, Bill Gum Benjamin, is back in trouble with the law. This time, he's been convicted of stealing money from another person. Court papers say he scared the victim into taking out cash from ATMs and then took it. The victim, who didn't want to give Benjamin any more mon
Chicago has seen a big drop in crime lately. Shootings are down by 35%, and carjackings have nearly halved. These numbers are a big deal, but not everyone is happy to talk about them. Some people say President Donald Trump's policies are behind this change. They argue that his crime-fighting effort
Chile is about to pick a new leader, and the choices are quite extreme. There are eight people running, but three are way ahead in the race. One is a communist, and the other two are super conservative. The country is dealing with a lot of crime and people moving in from other countries, so voters a
Lizzie Borden's name is famous. She's the woman who may have killed her parents with an axe. But what if this happened today? Would it be a big deal on TV shows like "Dateline"? Would podcasts talk about it all the time? The story of Lizzie Borden is a big part of American history. In 1892, she was
Rahm Emanuel, a former Chicago mayor, is pushing Democrats to take a stronger stance on crime. He wants them to be clearer about their plans to keep people safe. Emanuel is thinking about running for president in 2028. He believes Democrats need a better message on crime before the next big election
Chicago kicked off the week with a wintry surprise, as lake-effect snow blanketed the city and its suburbs. While the snowfall was a taste of winter, the real chill came from political drama. The Federal Aviation Administration's shutdown caused a domino effect at O'Hare, grounding hundreds of fligh
True crime documentaries have a way of pulling viewers in, offering a glimpse into the darkest corners of human behavior. One such story involves a widower named John Corbett, who hired an American nanny, Molly Martens, in 2008. Their relationship quickly turned romantic, leading to marriage. Howeve
The justice system is often seen as a straightforward deal: crime equals punishment. But what if this idea is flawed and causes more harm than good? Two people, one who lost a loved one to violence and another who is currently in prison, share their thoughts on why the current system isn't working.
