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Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality.

The post Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Jennifer Berry Hawes

EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells

The post EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells appeared first on ProPublica.

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Alex Cuadros

25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown

The post 25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown appeared first on ProPublica.

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Tim Golden

Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians

The post Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians appeared first on ProPublica.

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Hannah Allam

The Dominican Baseball Factory

The post The Dominican Baseball Factory appeared first on ProPublica.

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Gus Garcia-Roberts

The Rising Baseball Star, a Fatal Car Crash and the Fixer

The post The Rising Baseball Star, a Fatal Car Crash and the Fixer appeared first on ProPublica.

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Gus Garcia-Roberts

Got a Connection to Dominican Baseball? Text Us on WhatsApp.

The post Got a Connection to Dominican Baseball? Text Us on WhatsApp. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Cengiz Yar

U.S. Postal Service Failed to Properly Handle Some Ballots During This Year’s Primary Elections, Audit Finds

The post U.S. Postal Service Failed to Properly Handle Some Ballots During This Year’s Primary Elections, Audit Finds appeared first on ProPublica.

09.09.2026 2

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Jen Fifield

Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.

The post Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. appeared first on ProPublica.

09.09.2026 5

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Andrea Suozzo

I Wrote About His Wrongful Conviction. He Got Only 13 Years of Freedom Before Cancer Took His Life.

The post I Wrote About His Wrongful Conviction. He Got Only 13 Years of Freedom Before Cancer Took His Life. appeared first on ProPublica.

09.09.2026 5

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Megan Rose

This State Is Spending More on Lethal Injections. A Law Tries to Keep the Details Secret.

The post This State Is Spending More on Lethal Injections. A Law Tries to Keep the Details Secret. appeared first on ProPublica.

08.09.2026 10

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Max Blau

Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say

The post Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say appeared first on ProPublica.

04.09.2026 7

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Zach Despart

Regulators Knew This Marijuana Product Was Harming People. It Stayed on Shelves for More Than a Year.

The post Regulators Knew This Marijuana Product Was Harming People. It Stayed on Shelves for More Than a Year. appeared first on ProPublica.

04.09.2026 10

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Christopher Osher

These Judges Take Months to Decide If Immigrants Have Been Unlawfully Detained

The post These Judges Take Months to Decide If Immigrants Have Been Unlawfully Detained appeared first on ProPublica.

03.09.2026 10

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Carla Astudillo

Trump’s DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor’s “Strongest Possible” Objections

The post Trump’s DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor’s “Strongest Possible” Objections appeared first on ProPublica.

02.09.2026 8

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Megan Rose

Texas Rejected an AI-Driven School’s Bid to Open a Charter. The State Still Approved It for the Voucher Program.

The post Texas Rejected an AI-Driven School’s Bid to Open a Charter. The State Still Approved It for the Voucher Program. appeared first on...

02.09.2026 10

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Lexi Churchill

New Mail Voting Rules Moved Forward Despite USPS Officials’ Concerns About Mass Disenfranchisement

The post New Mail Voting Rules Moved Forward Despite USPS Officials’ Concerns About Mass Disenfranchisement appeared first on ProPublica.

02.09.2026 9

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Jen Fifield

Hurricane Helene Killed His Wife and Destroyed His Mobile Home. New Tenants Are Now Renting the Same Flood-Prone Land.

The post Hurricane Helene Killed His Wife and Destroyed His Mobile Home. New Tenants Are Now Renting the Same Flood-Prone Land. appeared first on...

02.09.2026 8

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Ren Larson

The Scientist Trying to Keep Kratom Legal Has Not Disclosed Longstanding Ties to Kratom Lobbyists

The post The Scientist Trying to Keep Kratom Legal Has Not Disclosed Longstanding Ties to Kratom Lobbyists appeared first on ProPublica.

01.09.2026 9

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Anjeanette Damon

Homeland Security Opens Child Exploitation Probe Into Banned Texas Volleyball Coach

The post Homeland Security Opens Child Exploitation Probe Into Banned Texas Volleyball Coach appeared first on ProPublica.

01.09.2026 9

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Molly Hensley-Clancy

Help Us Investigate Abusive Coaches in Youth Sports

The post Help Us Investigate Abusive Coaches in Youth Sports appeared first on ProPublica.

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Emily.goldstein

California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Punish Administrators Who Fail to Vet Teachers for Misconduct

The post California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Punish Administrators Who Fail to Vet Teachers for Misconduct appeared first on ProPublica.

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Holly McDede

The Trump Administration’s Plan for Protecting Consumers? Politely Ask Companies to Behave.

The post The Trump Administration’s Plan for Protecting Consumers? Politely Ask Companies to Behave. appeared first on ProPublica.

31.08.2026 10

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Andy Kroll

He Spent 27 Years on Death Row as a Wrongfully Convicted Man. What Comes Next?

The post He Spent 27 Years on Death Row as a Wrongfully Convicted Man. What Comes Next? appeared first on ProPublica.

31.08.2026 9

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Richard A. Webster

Syracuse University Seeks to Prevent Campus Rape Victim From Obtaining Police Records

The post Syracuse University Seeks to Prevent Campus Rape Victim From Obtaining Police Records appeared first on ProPublica.

28.08.2026 10

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Joaquin Sapien

Listen to 911 Calls From Inside an Immigration Detention Center: “We Just Need to Take Him to the Hospital”

The post Listen to 911 Calls From Inside an Immigration Detention Center: “We Just Need to Take Him to the Hospital” appeared first on ProPublica.

28.08.2026 10

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Perla Trevizo

These Local Jails Were Supposed to Detain Immigrants for Only 72 Hours. One Woman Was Held for a Total of 26 Days.

The post These Local Jails Were Supposed to Detain Immigrants for Only 72 Hours. One Woman Was Held for a Total of 26 Days. appeared first on...

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Mario Ariza

How to Check In on Your 401(k) Fees

The post How to Check In on Your 401(k) Fees appeared first on ProPublica.

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Teddy Amenabar

Idaho Law Protects Faith Healers. It Wasn’t Always That Way.

The post Idaho Law Protects Faith Healers. It Wasn’t Always That Way. appeared first on ProPublica.

26.08.2026 10

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Audrey Dutton

Top Commanders Told Hegseth Not to Cut Civilian Protection Program, Poll Showed. He Did It Anyway.

The post Top Commanders Told Hegseth Not to Cut Civilian Protection Program, Poll Showed. He Did It Anyway. appeared first on ProPublica.

25.08.2026 10

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Megan Rose

Children in a Faith-Healing Sect Keep Dying. The State Lets It Happen.

The post Children in a Faith-Healing Sect Keep Dying. The State Lets It Happen. appeared first on ProPublica.

25.08.2026 20

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Audrey Dutton

His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws.

The post His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws. appeared first on ProPublica.

24.08.2026 10

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Amy Yurkanin

They Rebuilt After Texas’ Devastating Floods. Then Their Home Flooded Again.

The post They Rebuilt After Texas’ Devastating Floods. Then Their Home Flooded Again. appeared first on ProPublica.

24.08.2026 10

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Emily Foxhall

Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment

The post Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment appeared first on ProPublica.

21.08.2026 10

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Jeremy Kohler

Oregon Is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret.

The post Oregon Is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Rob Davis

What Parents Need to Know About Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports

The post What Parents Need to Know About Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports appeared first on ProPublica.

20.08.2026 20

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Emily.goldstein

This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids. Why Is He Still Coaching?

The post This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids. Why Is He Still Coaching? appeared first on ProPublica.

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Molly Hensley-Clancy

Senators Criticize Trump Administration’s Demands to Access Health Data as a Condition for Lifesaving Aid

The post Senators Criticize Trump Administration’s Demands to Access Health Data as a Condition for Lifesaving Aid appeared first on ProPublica.

19.08.2026 20

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Sharon Lerner

Do You Know About U.S. Military Spending? Help ProPublica Understand Where the Money Goes.

The post Do You Know About U.S. Military Spending? Help ProPublica Understand Where the Money Goes. appeared first on ProPublica.

19.08.2026 10

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Emily.goldstein

The $1 Trillion Black Box

The post The $1 Trillion Black Box appeared first on ProPublica.

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Jesse Coburn

Measles Used to Be in Our Rearview Mirror. Now Cases Are Reaching Record Highs.

The post Measles Used to Be in Our Rearview Mirror. Now Cases Are Reaching Record Highs. appeared first on ProPublica.

18.08.2026 20

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Patricia Callahan

At “Quasi-Public” Private Schools, 100% of Students Get Tuition Vouchers. There’s Almost No Accountability.

The post At “Quasi-Public” Private Schools, 100% of Students Get Tuition Vouchers. There’s Almost No Accountability. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Megan O’matz

How Trump’s Unprecedented Effort to Prosecute Noncitizen Voters Fell Apart

The post How Trump’s Unprecedented Effort to Prosecute Noncitizen Voters Fell Apart appeared first on ProPublica.

14.08.2026 30

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Peter Elkind

Wall Street’s Nonprofits Use Selective, Opaque Logic to Defund Charities

The post Wall Street’s Nonprofits Use Selective, Opaque Logic to Defund Charities appeared first on ProPublica.

14.08.2026 20

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Ellis Simani

This National Youth Sports Organization Is Failing to Protect Kids From Sexual Abuse

The post This National Youth Sports Organization Is Failing to Protect Kids From Sexual Abuse appeared first on ProPublica.

13.08.2026 20

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Molly Hensley-Clancy

Fiasco in the Factory: Taxpayers Funded a $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing

The post Fiasco in the Factory: Taxpayers Funded a $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing appeared first on ProPublica.

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Jesse Coburn

“They’re Putting Kids’ Lives at Risk”: How Abuse in a Tennessee Businessman’s Juvenile Prisons Remained Under Wraps

The post “They’re Putting Kids’ Lives at Risk”: How Abuse in a Tennessee Businessman’s Juvenile Prisons Remained Under Wraps appeared first...

12.08.2026 20

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Paige Pfleger

Is There Anyone Who Can Respond to My FOIA Requests? Anyone?

The post Is There Anyone Who Can Respond to My FOIA Requests? Anyone? appeared first on ProPublica.

11.08.2026 10

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Al Shaw

More Than Half the Homes in East Omaha Have Unsafe Lead Levels. That Doesn’t Mean the EPA Will Clean Them Up.

The post More Than Half the Homes in East Omaha Have Unsafe Lead Levels. That Doesn’t Mean the EPA Will Clean Them Up. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Chris Bowling