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Louisville man sentenced for illegal possession of firearm and machinegun

A Louisville man has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm and a machine gun.


FTC issues over $540K in refunds after deceptive debt collection practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $540,000 in refunds to consumers who were victims of an abusive debt collection scheme.


Small business optimism rises sharply according to latest NFIB index

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, revealing a significant rise in confidence among small business owners.


Florida man arrested for assault on law enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A Florida resident, George Gonzalez, has been taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.


Samuel Rappylee Bateman sentenced to 50 years for leading child abuse ring

Samuel Rappylee Bateman, 48, from Colorado City, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison followed by lifetime supervised release.


USDA announces $1.13 billion funding boost for local food systems

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $1.13 billion investment aimed at bolstering local and regional food systems.


Wagoner County resident pleads guilty to distributing child exploitation material

Sovana Xiong, a 32-year-old resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to distributing material involving the sexual exploitation of minors.


Telemarketer sentenced for defrauding political donors through misleading calls

Richard Zeitlin, owner of a telemarketing call center business, has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to defraud donors of political action committees (PACs).


Laredo professor faces charges over alleged production of child pornography

A Laredo resident has been charged with producing and distributing videos involving the sexual exploitation of minors, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Convicted felon sentenced for false firearm purchase attempt

Jason Harris, a 43-year-old resident of Palm Coast, has been sentenced to two years and four months in federal prison.


Des Moines man receives lengthy sentence for distributing fatal fentanyl

A Des Moines man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


Shelby County man sentenced for theft of veterans' disability benefits

A Shelbyville resident, Jeremy Wayne Harrell, 43, has been sentenced to six months in prison for theft of government benefits.


Micron receives $6B from Commerce Department for DRAM projects

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce to Micron Technology, amounting to up to $6.165 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program.


Nevada man sentenced for illegal waste dumping; faces fines and prison time

A Nevada man has been sentenced for illegal waste disposal into a city's wastewater system and providing false information to investigators.


Small business optimism rises sharply post-election

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, a key measure of the health of small businesses in the United States, has seen a significant rise.


St. Croix man pleads guilty to coercing minor; faces up to life imprisonment

United States Attorney Delia L. Smith has announced that Juan Bermudez, a 66-year-old resident of St. Croix, has pleaded guilty to charges of coercion and enticement as well as possession of child pornography.


Survey finds most U.S. adults plan to avoid politics this holiday season

Most U.S. adults are planning to steer clear of political discussions during the holiday season, according to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA).


Online Safety for Teens Sparks Policy Debate as Government and Industry Step In

Efforts to improve online safety for children and teens are intensifying, with lawmakers, government agencies, and tech companies proposing measures to address online risks. While Congress considers the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), other initiatives, such as the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) partnership with Snap Inc., are being promoted as alternative approaches.


Ohio man sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material

An Ohio man, Andrew Ladich-McGrew, has been sentenced to six years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.


U.S. honors global anti-corruption champions on International Anti-Corruption Day

Corruption poses a significant threat to democratic governance, eroding trust in government and hindering development.