Many police departments still use DNA evidence the way they have used fingerprints and tire tracks: to determine whether a suspect committed the crime. Bill Dedman commitcrimedepartment Change image and share on social
Huguette Clark was an artist, a painter and doll collector. Bill Dedman artistclarkcollector Change image and share on social
New flood maps in many states have raised the estimation of flood risks along rivers, streams and oceans, adding many properties to flood zones for the first time. Bill Dedman addestimationflood Change image and share on social
Jason McDermott can be the most ingratiating young man: a born politician. Bill Dedman bearingratiatejason Change image and share on social
About 100 firefighters a year die in the line of duty in the U.S. Heart attacks on the job and vehicle accidents on the way to the fires account for about half. The other half are traumatic deaths while fighting fires. Bill Dedman accidentaccountattack share on social
A foundation representing firefighters who die in the line of duty is calling for Congress to strip the Centers for Disease Control of its role investigating firefighter deaths. Bill Dedman callcentercongress Change image and share on social
In votes cast, Latinos have increased to five million in the 1996 Presidential election, up from two million in the 1976 election. The number of Hispanic elected officials has not risen so fast. Bill Dedman castelectelection Change image and share on social
After Huguette Clark died in 2011 at age 104, 19 relatives challenged her will, claiming she was mentally ill and had been defrauded by her nurse, attorney and accountant. Bill Dedman accountantageattorney Change image and share on social
The Federal Highway Administration has allowed states to take advantage of a loophole in federal regulations, delaying bridge inspections to every four years instead of the two years normally required. Bill Dedman administrationadvantageallow share on social
Ted Williams, an extraordinary hitter in his day, has said the swing starts in the hips, and Sosa arrived with one of the strongest lower bodies in the game. Bill Dedman arrivebodyday Change image and share on social
