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Los Angeles Times New York Bureau
"New York truck attack suspect picked Halloween to kill as many people as possible"
, October 2017.
"Driver kills at least 8 in Manhattan in what officials say was a terrorist attack"
, October 2017.
"9/11 responders who became ill from toxic exposure now have a monument to their heroism"
, September 2017.
"Protesters prepare for Trump's return to New York"
, August 2017.
"'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli convicted of securities fraud"
, August 2017.
"Former Rep. Anthony Weiner pleads guilty to sexting with teen; wife files for divorce"
, May 2017.
"A view from New York: Arab Americans work out travel plans as U.S. sorts out Trump's ban"
, February 2017.
"Legal battle over travel ban looms as Trump continues attacks on judge"
, February 2017.
"Rally in New York supports immigrants and rights for gays and lesbians"
, February 2017.
"He's known for his escapes from Mexican prisons, but lawyers for 'El Chapo' say NYC jail conditions are too strict"
, February 2017.
"Confusion reigns at U.S. airports as protests of Trump executive order enter second day"
, January 2017.
"Two former Chris Christie aides convicted in 'Bridgegate' trial"
, November 2016.
"'It sounded like a bomb': New Jersey train crash kills 1, injures more than 100"
, September 2016.
"'Pokemon Go': Craze sweeps the nation and is poised to surpass Twitter"
, July 2016.
"No prison for ex-NYPD officer Peter Liang in fatal shooting of Akai Gurley"
, April 2016.
"East Coast begins digging out from mountains of snow left by blizzard"
, January 2016.
"Storm brings heavy snow, strong winds, flooding to East Coast; at least 18 are killed"
, January 2016.
"The night the hospital in Kunduz became a U.S. military target"
, October 2015.
"Concrete? Coney Island fans say only wood will do for their beloved boardwalk"
, April 2015.
"Swim in New York's East River? A floating pool plan envisions a safe way"
, March 2015.
"Sheldon Silver, powerful head of New York Assembly, faces graft charges"
, January 2015.
Tribune Washington Bureau
"How Tasers became instruments of excessive force for the Border Patrol"
, October 2015.
"Sports leagues tackling domestic violence, officials tell Senate panel"
, December 2014.
"Family of American worker imprisoned in Cuba says he is 'done'"
, December 2014.
"The Benghazi, Libya, attack: What investigations have found"
, December 2014.
"China's influence threatens American universities, experts say"
, December 2014.
"Ebola 'czar' urges Congress to authorize emergency funding"
, December 2014.
"World War II-era Civil Air Patrol volunteers honored on Capitol Hill"
, December 2014.
"Liberian president warns that Ebola still threatens her nation"
, December 2014.
"Ebola 'czar' urges Congress to authorize emergency funding"
, December 2014.
"China's influence threatens American universities, experts say"
, December 2014.
"The Benghazi, Libya, attack: What investigations have found"
, December 2014.
"Family of American worker imprisoned in Cuba says he is 'done'"
, December 2014.
"Sports leagues tackling domestic violence, officials tell Senate panel"
, December 2014.
"Obama pardons turkeys in Thanksgiving ritual at White House"
, November 2014.
"Medal of Freedom awarded to Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder, others"
, November 2014.
"Obama's potential executive order one of many on immigration"
, November 2014.
"Secret Service arrests man outside White House, finds rifle in car"
, November 2014.
"Manufacturers face grilling on Capitol Hill over faulty air bags"
, November 2014.
"Secret Service chief says training emphasized after security lapses"
, November 2014.
"Historic rug woven by Armenian orphans goes on display at White House"
, November 2014.
"As Ebola scare dies down in U.S., infectious disease preparations wane"
, November 2014.
"Lawmakers question Obama's $6-billion request for Ebola funding"
, November 2014.
"Stevie Wonder, Tom Brokaw, Meryl Streep among Medal of Freedom honorees"
, November 2014.
"New VA chief may fire 1,000 staffers over healthcare scandal"
, November 2014.
"Jackie Robinson West team visits White House"
, Chicago Tribune, November 2014.
"A century and a half later, Gettysburg hero receives Medal of Honor"
, November 2014.
"Voting monitors report complaints in states with new voter ID laws"
, November 2014.
"D.C. mayoral hopefuls tapping into concerns of city's longtime residents"
, November 2014.
"Suspected Benghazi attack mastermind pleads not guilty"
, October 2014.
"South African brothers charged in illegal rhinoceros hunting scheme"
, October 2014.
"Suspect in White House breach declared unfit for trial, for now"
, October 2014.
"U.S. jury convicts four Blackwater guards in 2007 Iraq killings"
, October 2014.
"'Ebola czar' brings decades of Washington experience"
, October 2014.
"TSA administrator to retire after four years at helm"
, October 2014.
"Accused White House fence jumper faces three new charges"
, October 2014.
"White House plans exhibition of rug linked to Armenian genocide"
, October 2014.
"Experts urge earthquake preparedness, even for the experienced"
, October 2014.
"Leaders call for quicker response to Ebola at World Bank meeting"
, October 2014.
"Virginia to issue gay marriage licenses after Supreme Court action"
, October 2014.
"New director seen as capable of restoring Secret Service prestige"
, October 2014.
"Embattled Secret Service chief Julia Pierson resigns"
, October 2014.
"Accused White House intruder pleads not guilty; mental exam ordered"
, October 2014.
"Lawmakers rebuke Secret Service chief over White House security lapse"
, September 2014.
Los Angeles Times
"Teen's death aboard party bus focuses attention on a booming industry"
, September 2014.
"State Department combats Islamic State recruitment via social media"
, September 2014.
"Family calls for federal handling of contested Ohio shooting"
, August 2014.
"Couple wins $2.4 million from fabled Las Vegas slot machine"
, August 2014.
"11 shot, including 3-year-old boy, as Chicago gun violence worsens"
, August 2014.
"Suspect killed, officer critically wounded in San Bernardino shooting"
, August 2014.
"Amid California's drought, many wildfires but no disasters - yet"
, August 2014.
"Michael Brown's raps"
, August 2014.
"Terrorism trial underway for men accused of trying to join Al Qaeda"
, August 2014.
"4th ex-Marine convicted of murder in 2008 slayings of Marine, wife"
, August 2014.
"Mudslides: California storm was a nearly 500-year event, officials say"
, August 2014.
"Forest Falls: After severe flash flood, mountain town digs out"
, August 2014.
"Higher Pacific temperatures bring monsoons to Southland"
, August 2014.
"Rick Caruso unveils plans for long-vacant Montecito beach property"
, August 2014.
"Owner of livestock auction pleads no contest in animal cruelty case"
, August 2014.
"Painter takes WWII vets back in time with traveling portrait exhibit"
, August 2014.
"Owner of livestock auction pleads no contest in animal cruelty case"
, July 2014.
"Philadelphia-area hospital shooting ended by armed doctor, cops say"
, July 2014.
"Pope Francis to visit U.S. next year; Philadelphia on itinerary"
, July 2014.
"Tornado kills two at Virginia campground"
, July 2014.
"Doctor fired back at Philadelphia-area hospital shooter, police believe"
, July 2014.
"Experts: Canada driver who stopped for ducks unlikely to get life term"
, July 2014.
"Boulder, Colo., judge again refuses to stop same-sex marriage licenses"
, July 2014.
"Understanding Indonesia's presidential election"
, July 2014.
"All U.S. airlines ordered to stop flying to Tel Aviv"
, July 2014.
"First responders in alleged NYC chokehold case pulled from regular duty"
, July 2014.
"Lawsuit alleges head injury on Starline Tours double-decker tour bus"
, July 2014.
"Lawmakers, community leaders tour base, rally for detained minors"
, July 2014.
"Immigration protesters gather in Murrieta but buses go elsewhere"
, July 2014.
"Murrieta immigrant detainee protests keep growing"
, July 2014.
"Protesters on both sides of immigration question gather in Murrieta"
, July 2014.
"Protesters gather at Murrieta to await buses of immigrants"
, July 2014.
"Immigrant detainees: Local officials deflect anger"
, July 2014.
"Residents, officials face off over detainees in a divided Murrieta"
, July 2014.
"Protesters block immigrant detainee buses; feds won't discuss"
, July 2014.
"Protesters block bus carrying detainees, chant 'go home'"
, July 2014.
"Murrieta protesters turn back Border Patrol detainees"
, July 2014.
"Protesters in Murrieta block detainees' buses in tense standoff"
, July 2014.
"More than 275 arrests made in child exploitation investigation"
, June 2014.
"Agencies spray for Asian tiger mosquitoes"
, June 2014.
"CHP makes 2,000-pound marijuana bust during traffic stop"
, June 2014.
"More than 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in L.A."
, June 2014.
The Week
"How to keep your data secure while traveling"
, November 2015.
"How fresh are airplane meals? Plus other common airplane mysteries, explained"
, November 2015.
"Why the future of paper is more complicated than you think"
, June 2015.
"The future of America's endangered languages"
, June 2015.
"Why immigrants make America's crime rate plunge"
, June 2015.
"Can light rail save American sprawl?"
, June 2015.
"Can America weather the heat in 2050?"
, June 2015.
"The racial disparity at the doctor's office isn't getting better."
, May 2015.
3 things Hollywood can tell us about the future"
, May 2015.
"America is running out of soil"
, May 2015.
"Why the American tourist could become virtually unrecognizable by 2050"
, May 2015.
"The inexorable rise of the fish farm"
, April 2015.
"America's future dementia epidemic"
, April 2015.
"Is America ready for the rise of the megaregion?"
, April 2015.
"When a small town gets a corporate sponsor"
, March 2015.
"Are artists the secret to revitalizing Main Street?"
, February 2015.
"Is South America drawing down the drug war?"
, October 2013.
Cattle Drive
"Cattle Drive"
, an interactive self-hosted project. April 2014.
KQED
"For Gay Competitors, A Rodeo To Call Their Own"
, KQED NewsFix, March 2014.
San Francisco Chronicle
"Coastal communities prepare for sea's steady rise"
, SFGate.com, February 2014.
The Half Moon Bay Review
"Coastside flower growers find their niche"
, November 2013.
"HMB residents dream of safer Highway 1"
, October 2013.
Committee to Protect Journalists
"In Index, a pattern of death, a roadmap for solutions"
, May 2013.
"The Moroccan Equation" (pdf)
, May 2007.
"Deadly News"
, September 2006.
Hedrick Smith Productions
"Can you afford to retire?"
, May 2006 (researcher).
Granta
"Granta 92: The View From Africa"
, 2005 (story researcher).