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Baldwin says ATF stings “totally inexcusable,” DOJ IG to investigate
“The U.S. Justice Department inspector general is reviewing the findings of a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigation revealing how ATF used rogue tactics in storefront sting operations nationwide and is considering how he will investigate them.” Read the full story here.
Read MoreICE Admits to Detaining 13 Pregnant Women
“As part of an on-going investigation, Fusion has learned that 13 pregnant women were detained in an immigration detention center in El Paso between August and November of 2013,” Fusion reports. Read the full story here.
Read MoreChristie stuck in a jam over GWB lane closings
“A cache of private messages linking Governor Christie’s office to vindictive lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in September plunged the administration into a deep crisis on Wednesday, threatening Christie’s national profile as a straight-talker and feeding criticism that his administration has used its power to bully political enemies,” northjersey.com reports. Read/watch the full…
Read MoreToday is the last day to enter the 2013 IRE Awards
ENTER YOUR BEST INVESTIGATIVE WORK INTO THE 2013 IRE AWARDS, TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! Did you do some great investigative reporting in 2013? Then you should consider entering your best work into the IRE Awards. Among the most prestigious in journalism, the IRE Awards recognize outstanding investigative reporting across all media (Broadcast/Video, Radio/Audio, Print/Online,…
Read MoreEntering the IRE Awards contest online
In some cases, the contest system had problems uploading entries. If you have have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Lauren Grandestaff at 573-882-6668 or lauren@ire.org. Due to the technical difficulties we experienced earlier today, the contest will stay open through the weekend.
Read More2013 Philip Meyer Award winners announced
IRE is proud to announce the 2013 Philip Meyer Award winners. Three major investigative reports that used social science research methods to expose thousands of medical professionals who exploit Medicare for more money, shine a light on the growing gap between the rich and poor in the U.S., and uncover the tactics of Washington’s shadowy…
Read MoreStudents: Spend the summer at IRE
Attention journalism students! This is a reminder that IRE and the NICAR Database Library will once again be hosting a Google Journalism Fellow over the summer. Our fellow will have opportunities to work with national datasets, mine for stories, use our data to create online visualizations or help us promote open source tools for journalists.…
Read MoreMentorship program at Baltimore
IRE’s Computer-Assisted Reporting Conference offers an opportunity for in-depth, one-on-one coaching on data-driven investigative reporting techniques, news applications and tools. These private sessions allow attendees to seek advice on challenging projects or followup ideas and professional development. These sessions are not for job seekers; they are designed for teaching and sharing information. This program is…
Read MoreRestaurants staying open despite multiple DineSafe violations
“CBC Toronto crunched the numbers and found that a Scarborough restaurant tops the list of violations with more than thirty – resulting in eight yellow signs – in just two years.” Read the full story here.
Read MoreIn Philippines, workers toil among hazards in compressor mining
“The job is hazardous, the returns are paltry and they say their work is illegal. But that doesn’t stop the miners – mostly adults and some children – from diving into the mud to find gold,” The Center for Investigative Reporting writes. Read the full story here.
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