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For decades, children and teenagers were tried as juveniles in the United States no matter the severity of their crime. That changed 30 years ago because…
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In the 1960's, the poodle was the most popular dog in the country. The poodle's rise to fame in America is due in large part to one man, and one dog. The…
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The Criminal podcast often examines the back story of infamous crimes. But one popular story remained a mystery, and made some of your skin crawl. This…
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In the latest Criminal podcast, we hear about the notorious wrongful conviction of Willie Grimes, who was arrested in Hickory in 1987 on rape and…
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In this week's Criminal podcast, we hear the story of a Scottish woman named Helen Duncan, who was put in jail during World War II for practicing…
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Botanists know all about plants, whether they're working in a forest or on a farm, but they can also identify plant matter after it's begun digesting. It…
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This week's Criminal podcast provides a look into the dark side of horse shows. The story comes from contributor Mary Helen Montgomery, who she…
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Destructive flooding is sometimes seen as an "act of God," but one Illinois man is serving time in prison for causing the Mississippi River to inundate a…
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In the 19th century, the weak beer and cider that many Americans were drinking at every meal began to be replaced by distilled liquor: rums and whiskeys…
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National Parks and Monuments are often considered wholesome environments: peaceful places that preserve nature and history. However, this week's Criminal…