Feb 1st, 2006 · The FBI has joined an investigation into the weekend shooting of an Air Force policeman outside Los Angeles. After a car chase, a sheriff's deputy fired at the unarmed airman, who in amateur videotape of the incident appears to be following orders to get off the ground.
Jan 23rd, 2006 · Reports of border incursions by Mexican officials and the recent deadly shooting of an illegal Mexican immigrant in Texas have boosted tensions between Mexican and U.S. officials along the border. Alex Chadwick speaks with Carrie Kahn about the current situation and the potential long-term impact on America's relationship with its neighbor to the south.
Dec 29th, 2005 · The fatal shooting earlier this week of a knife-wielding suspect by New Orleans police has renewed debate over when it is appropriate or necessary to subdue suspects with lethal force. Farai Chideya speaks with Laura Sullivan.
Dec 23rd, 2005 · The author of Talk to the Hand and Eats, Shoots and Leaves has observed quite a bit of rude behavior in shops this holiday season, by both customer and clerk.
Dec 13th, 2005 · A shooting last week at Miami International Airport highlights a difficult issue for law enforcement: How to deal with the mentally ill in a potentially violent situation. Experts on the topic discuss how police and other first responders are learning to better prepare for these scenarios.
Dec 12th, 2005 · Wild birds are dying by the millions in Wisconsin and other states. One of the reasons is that cats, both wild and domesticated, are killing them. But a proposal to allow residents to shoot stray cats has naturally stirred up a huge controversy.
Dec 10th, 2005 · The death of airline passenger Rigoberto Alpizar, shot by an air marshal at the Miami Airport, is still raising questions. The FBI is still investigating the case. Other passengers are coming forward with their version of events.
Dec 9th, 2005 · A federal air marshal shot and killed a man who claimed to have a bomb in his bag aboard an American Airlines plane in Miami on Thursday. Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains whether shooting a bomb will make it explode.