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Blinken meets Maltese PM Abela at OSCE Ministerial

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela during the OSCE Ministerial in Malta.


New York man pleads guilty in Dominican Republic-based 'grandparent scam

A New York resident has admitted to participating in a fraudulent scheme known as the "grandparent scam," which was operated from call centers in the Dominican Republic.


Bowling Green man receives decade-long sentence for fentanyl distribution

A man from Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution case.


Maryland man pleads guilty to filing false tax returns

A man from White Plains, Maryland, has admitted to preparing and filing false tax returns for a client.


Eighteen indicted over alleged crimes tied to Cleveland street gang

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has unsealed a second superseding indictment against 18 individuals linked to the Fully Blooded Felons (FBF), a Cleveland-based street gang.


Saratoga Springs man sentenced for receiving child pornography

Christopher Barry, a 42-year-old resident of Saratoga Springs, New York, has been sentenced to six years in prison for receiving child pornography.


Two charged with sex trafficking offenses involving a minor

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced charges against Craig Coins, Jr., 30, and Aubreanna Odendahl, 26, both from Mississippi.



Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Memphis Police Department

Following an extensive investigation, the Justice Department has revealed that the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and the City of Memphis engage in practices that violate constitutional and federal laws.


Office of Technology releases new research questions on tech challenges

The Office of Technology (OT) recently shared a series of research questions, highlighting their commitment to exploring complex technological issues.


Jacksonville man pleads guilty to producing child sexual abuse material

Kevin John Merritt, a 63-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, has pleaded guilty to producing videos and photos depicting the sexual abuse of a child.


Blinken discusses regional tensions with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to address diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions.


Alabama man charged with assault during Jan. 6 Capitol riot

An Alabama resident, Robert James Bonham, has been apprehended for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.


Albany man receives 12-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearm possession

Kamaro Campbell, a 42-year-old resident of Albany, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug and firearm offenses.


Oklahoma lab faces lawsuit over alleged false claims to government programs

The United States and the State of Oklahoma have initiated legal proceedings under the federal False Claims Act and the Oklahoma Medicaid False Claims Act against Coordinated Care Health Solutions, LLC, operating as HunterCare Coordinated Care...


Treasury releases final rules on investment tax credit to boost clean energy projects

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in conjunction with the IRS, has released the final rules for the Section 48 Energy Credit, commonly known as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC).


VA launches outreach campaign encouraging veteran enrollment amid blast exposure concerns

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated a new outreach campaign to encourage eligible veterans, including approximately one million who served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan, to enroll in VA health care.


Sellersburg man sentenced for selling drugs and firearms

Todd Nance, a 40-year-old resident of Sellersburg, Indiana, has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison.


Shreveport man sentenced for possessing machine gun after police investigation

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Pharaon L. Jackson, a 21-year-old resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for illegal possession of a machine gun.


Mexican citizen sentenced for illegal reentry into US after prior removals

Ulises Casterjon-Gallegos, a 39-year-old Mexican citizen, has been sentenced to four months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being previously removed.