For reporting that charged Texas police with extensive misconduct and abuses of power.

For his reporting on the Persian Gulf War, conducted after the war was over, which revealed new details of American battlefield tactics and "friendly fire" incidents.

For "Grady's Gift," an account of the author's childhood friendship with his family's black housekeeper and the lasting lessons of their relationship.

For his photographs depicting the diverse lifestyles of seven 21-year-olds across the United States.

For a series about the flawed Hubble Space Telescope that illustrated many of the problems plaguing America's space program.

For her editorials about battered women in Kentucky, which focused statewide attention on the problem and prompted significant reforms.