California’s tough on crime law promised treatment. Here’s why people are falling through the cracks
California's Prop. 36 gave certain people facing criminal charges an option to have their cases dropped if they complete drug treatment. Now, counties are on their own to figure out how to provide it.
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Iconic actor and Mississippi resident Morgan Freeman is taking on a new role after he was announced as the celebrity guest picker for ESPN's College GameDay.