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American Farm Bureau Federation joins cybersecurity effort with Food and Ag-ISAC

The American Farm Bureau Federation has joined forces with the Food and Agriculture - Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC) to enhance cybersecurity in the food and agriculture sector.


National Association of Manufacturers warns against new tariffs on robotics

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has expressed concerns over the U.S. Commerce Department's investigation into potential tariffs on robotics and industrial machinery.


CDC committee suggests changes in childhood vaccination policy

The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine-related matters, has proposed changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.


HHS and FDA launch investigation into mifepristone; AFPI responds

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have initiated a new investigation into the safety of mifepristone, a drug approved 25 years ago for chemical abortions.


Memphis inmate convicted for possessing homemade weapons while incarcerated

A federal jury in Memphis has found Mervin Anderson, 40, guilty of possessing contraband while incarcerated at the Detention Center.


DC man sentenced to seven years for armed liquor store robbery

Robert Jameson, a 60-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to seven years in prison by the D.C. Superior Court for an armed robbery at a liquor store on Minnesota Avenue in Southeast Washington.


Muskogee man pleads guilty to federal assault charge on reservation

A Muskogee resident has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of assault resulting in serious bodily injury.


Newburgh woman sentenced for defrauding charities with false claims about helping homeless veterans

A Newburgh woman who made national headlines for false claims about supporting homeless veterans has been sentenced to just over a year in prison.


Hungarian-Spanish man sentenced for attempting illegal export of US radios to Russia

Bence Horvath, a 47-year-old dual citizen of Hungary and Spain who lived in the United Arab Emirates, was sentenced to 31 months in prison for conspiring to illegally export U.S.-origin military-grade radio communications equipment to Russia.


Homebuyers show growing interest in energy-efficient features and financial incentives

Sustainable features are becoming a more significant factor for homebuyers, especially those that can reduce costs or provide financial savings.


Charles County man receives federal prison sentence for armed robbery spree

A Charles County man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies across three Maryland counties. U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow handed down the sentence to Daniel Michael Harris, Sr., 44, of Waldorf,...


HHS doubles funding for AI-powered childhood cancer research initiative

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on September 30, 2025, that it will double the funding for the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative at the National Cancer Institute.


Trump signs executive order advancing artificial intelligence in pediatric cancer research

The White House has issued a new executive order aimed at accelerating the fight against pediatric cancer through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).


Accokeek man sentenced to nine years in prison for distributing fentanyl

OJ Rashad Green, 36, also known as “Ice,” from Accokeek, Maryland, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl in the Accokeek area.


Fruitland man indicted for second-degree murder in federal court

A Fruitland resident, Timothy Begay, has been indicted on federal charges related to the killing of a woman.


Convicted felon sentenced for illegal possession of loaded Glock pistol in Washington D.C

Davon Sargent, a 30-year-old resident of the District of Columbia and previously convicted felon, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm.


Cape Girardeau men sentenced for stealing pistol from local gun store

A man from Cape Girardeau has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role in the theft of a pistol from a federally licensed gun store in Cape Girardeau County. U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. handed down the sentence on Tuesday.


New York man pleads guilty to wire fraud involving crypto influencer impersonation

Noman Saleem, a 38-year-old resident of Queens and Levittown, New York, pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud charges related to a cryptocurrency investment scam.


Sharon man sentenced to over 11 years for drug trafficking near school

A Sharon, Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine near an elementary school and adjacent to a day care center.


High school baseball coach indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

A high school baseball coach from Illinois has been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges.