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Rubio and Lammy discuss key global issues and strengthen US-UK relations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss several pressing global matters.


CDT Europe submits feedback on GPAI model code draft

The Centre for Democracy and Technology (CDT) Europe has submitted its feedback on the second draft of the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Models.


Shenandoah man pleads guilty to stealing $200K via wire fraud

A Shenandoah, Virginia resident has admitted to wire fraud charges for embezzling over $200,000 from his former employer.


Two plead guilty in Charleston methamphetamine trafficking case

Today in Charleston, West Virginia, two individuals entered guilty pleas related to their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking organization.


Cedar Rapids man receives five-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


Richmond Heights hotel manager sentenced for financial fraud

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey has sentenced Angelique Patterson, a former assistant general manager of a hotel in Richmond Heights, Missouri, to 39 months in prison for multiple fraud offenses.


Florida labor-staffing operators sentenced for fraud and money laundering

Two Ukrainian nationals, Oleg Oliynyk and Oleksandr Yurchyk, were sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit money laundering.


New Jersey man pleads guilty to supporting al Shabaab

Karrem Nasr, a 24-year-old U.S. citizen from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, has pled guilty to attempting to provide material support to al Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization.


Scott Bessent confirmed as Treasury Secretary amid concerns over small business tax hikes

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed its support for Scott Bessent following his confirmation as Secretary of the Treasury.


Border patrol seizes over 180 pounds of methamphetamine in two separate incidents

During highway operations in Campo, California, Border Patrol agents seized two significant loads of methamphetamine within an hour.


Rubio discusses regional issues with Jordan's King Abdullah

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan, as confirmed by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.


Lycoming County man sentenced for failure to pay employment taxes

A Lycoming County man has been sentenced for tax-related offenses, according to an announcement by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.


Baltimore man charged with child exploitation; faces up to 30 years if convicted

A Baltimore man has been charged with sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of child sexual abuse material, according to a federal criminal complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.


Raleigh County residents plead guilty in federal drug trafficking case

Heather Danielle Dunbar and David Anthony Lacy have pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in Beckley, West Virginia.


Rubio discusses defense collaboration with French Foreign Minister Barrot

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.


Meta enhances personalization for AI assistant across platforms

Meta AI is progressing towards becoming a highly personalized assistant, focusing on features that tailor information and recommendations to individual users.


Dallas police officer faces federal charges for selling stolen weapons

A Dallas police sergeant has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly selling stolen service weapons.


Webster County man pleads guilty to meth distribution conspiracy

Taylor Morrow, a 34-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Sioux City on January 24, 2025.


Huntington man sentenced to nearly five years for federal gun crime

Alonzo Dewayne Harden, a 31-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, received a sentence of four years and nine months in prison.


Coast Guard seizes cocaine off Puerto Rico's coast; four arrested

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) alongside the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a vessel smuggling cocaine off the northern coast of Puerto Rico on January 22, 2025.