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The IRS Tried To Crack Down On Rich People Using “Abusive” Tax Deduction, It Didn't Go Well
In March 2019, the IRS added a scheme to its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of “the worst of the worst tax scams.”
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How A Preventable Disaster Killed 6 Marines
Marine commanders did not act on dozens of pleas for additional manpower, machinery and time. Leadership blamed the very men they neglected.
Across Alabama, AL|News|
What Happens When AL Sheriffs Release Violent Offenders To Avoid Paying Their Medical Bills
Joel Tucker was booked into Alabama’s Fayette County Jail in December 2014 after being charged with the violent assault of his sister.
Memphis, TN|News|
What Happened When A Group Of Reporters Stopped Calling Memphis Residents 'Hard To Reach'
In August, ProPublica reporters spent an evening hand-addressing more than 200 letters, mostly to residents of Memphis, Tennessee.
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Family Wanted 'Do Not Resuscitate' Order; Doctors Didn’t
After he suffered brain damage during a heart transplant, Andy Jurtschenko's medical team deflected his children's request for a DNR.
Across America, US|News|
IRS Reforms Free File Program, Drops Agreement Not To Compete With Turbotax
ProPublica showed how TurboTax maker Intuit tricked customers into paying for tax prep they could have gotten for free.
Across America, US|News|
These Men Lost Their Lives When Tanker Went Down In Doomed Military Training Flight
The crew hailed from five different states — Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee, New York and Illinois. Two were just 21 years old.
Across America, US|News|
Doctors Prescribe More Of A Drug If They Get Money From A Pharma Company Tied To It
Pharmaceutical companies have paid doctors billions of dollars for consulting, promotional talks, meals and more.
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The Navy Installed Touch Screens To Save Money; 10 Sailors Paid With Their Lives
When the USS John S. McCain crashed in the Pacific, the Navy blamed the destroyer’s crew for the loss of 10 sailors.
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Behind The Navy’s Worst Maritime Accident In 40 Years
To see the complex navigation system aboard the USS John S. McCain is to wonder how any amount of training would have been enough.
Across Illinois, IL|News|
In Illinois, Many Schools Forcibly Restrain Children As Punishment
As Illinois moves to restrict the use of physical restraint in schools, records show the practice was often misused.
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Inside ProPublica's Story On Student Restraint, Seclusion In Illinois
"We created the first-ever database of thousands of incidents of restraint and seclusion in Illinois."
Anchorage, AK|News|
In Search Of Solutions To Alaska’s Law Enforcement Crisis
The Anchorage Daily News spent a year investigating how Alaska’s sexual violence crisis is compounded by a lack of law enforcement.
Across America, US|News|
Like Voldemort, Ransomware Is Too Scary To Be Named
Wary of alarming investors, companies victimized by ransomware attacks often tell the SEC that it was “malware” or a “security incident."
Across America, US|News|
Inside Docs Show How Amazon Chose Speed Over Safety For Delivery Network
Amazon ignored or dismissed safety concerns about its delivery network to prioritize speed and explosive growth, new documents show.
Providence, RI|News|
Ex-Firefighter With Criminal Past Sits On Advisory Board For Rhode Island EMS System
Albert F. Peterson III, a retired North Providence fire captain, has a criminal history and has been disciplined by state health regulators.
Memphis, TN|News|
What It Looks Like When A TN Hospital Erases $11.9 Million In Medical Debt
After an investigation, Methodist Le Bonheur hospital system in Shelby County erased thousands of patients’ medical debt.
Across Illinois, IL|News|
The Best Stories From ProPublica Illinois In 2019
Here’s a selection of ProPublic Illinois work that, as a whole, best shows who they are as a newsroom, what they do and why they do it.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
How Oil Companies Avoided Accountability After 10.8M Gallons Spilled In Louisiana
Louisiana still hasn’t finished investigating 540 oil spills after Hurricane Katrina. The state is likely leaving millions on the table.
Across California, CA|News|
CA Gave Billions To Improve Jails; That’s Not How These Sheriffs Are Spending It
California has given counties more than $8B in taxpayer dollars to handle thousands of new inmates.
