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Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the most famous outlaw couple in U.S. history, posing together in front of car, 1933. Bonnie and Clyde had been on a year-long crime spree, leaving a trail of dead bodies in their wake, yet were little more than a local curiosity until photos of the couple were discovered at a hastily abandoned hideout in 1933.

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A June 2013 photo shows a cell at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Fourteen prisoners have been transferred in the past two weeks, bringing the total number of detainees below 100 for the first time since the facility opened in 2002.

With Latest Transfers, Guantanamo Now Holds Fewer Than 100 Detainees

A total of 14 detainees have been transferred to Kuwait, Ghana, Saudi Arabia and Oman in the past two weeks. That leaves 93 detainees at the military prison in Cuba.

The Supreme Court's ruling casts doubt on the status of the 390 inmates on death row in Florida.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida's Death Penalty System

Florida ranks second in the nation in the number of death row inmates, with 390 men and women currently awaiting execution, and the ruling casts doubt on their status.

"Everybody makes mistakes — some a little more costly than others," says James Thomas. Thomas was released from prison last year for a murder he committed when he was 17. Now 47, he says the key to life is patience.

In California, Life With Parole Increasingly Leads To Freedom

Until recently, inmates with life sentences — most for murder — were rarely released from prison, regardless of their behavior. But a 2008 court case and a new governor have changed their odds.

In California, prisoners with life sentences have recently started to receive parole at much higher rates than in the past. Options Recovery, in Berkeley, Calif., is one of many state facilities seeing an increase in the number of released lifers needing housing and counseling services.

In California, Life With Parole Increasingly Leads To Freedom

Until recently, inmates with life sentences — most for murder — were rarely released from prison, regardless of their behavior. But a 2008 court case and a new governor have changed their odds.

From left: Louis Ray Perez, Dorothy Maraglino, and Jessica Lynn Lopez are pictured in these undated photos.

Third Defendant Sentenced For Killgore Murder

Friday's sentencing is the final chapter in the 2012 murder of military wife Brittany Killgore.

Police ID San Diego Cop Who Fatally Shot Man In Hillcrest

The officer shot and killed the knife-wielding suspect Friday night in Hillcrest.

Joe Manganiello in <em>Magic Mike XXL</em>.

50 Wonderful Things From 2015

Every year at this time, we look back on just some — just some! — of the stuff that was delightful in the past 12 months.

'Shame And Wonder' Is Light On Shame, Heavy On Wonder

David Searcy's essay collection finds the marvelous in everything from classic cars to Scrooge McDuck. Though it lacks some leavening humor, it's a lovely argument for approaching the world with awe.

This photo released by Mexico's Jalisco state prosecutor's office shows the person authorities identify as Ethan Couch, after he was taken into custody in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Captured 'Affluenza' Teen, Mother Had 'Going-Away Party,' Sheriff Says

Ethan Couch, who killed four people when driving drunk, and his mother were apprehended in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Texas authorities say they are working with Mexico to send the pair back to the U.S.

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