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US delegation led by Helaina Matza attends Future Minerals Forum

Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, Helaina Matza, is set to lead the U.S. Government delegation to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 13-16.


Four foreign nationals face drug distribution charges in Utah

Foreign nationals residing in Utah are set to appear in court today after being charged with drug-related offenses last week.


Labor Department sues Wichita club over alleged wage violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has initiated a federal lawsuit against a Wichita gentlemen’s club, Pleasures, and its operator, Mother’s Finest LTD.


Huntington man pleads guilty to federal firearm possession charges

Michael Vernon Pinson Jr., a 30-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has admitted guilt to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Huntington man admits guilt in fentanyl distribution case

Devontay Brian Johnson, a 29-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to the charge of distributing fentanyl.


Border patrol seizes cocaine worth $14.8 million in Puerto Rico operations

U.S. Border Patrol agents and Puerto Rico Police Department FURA units seized 1,640 pounds of cocaine and apprehended 17 undocumented migrants from Haiti and the Dominican Republic in separate incidents on Thursday.


PharmaLogic settles False Claims Act allegations for $350K over fee misrepresentation

PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation, a radiopharmaceutical company based in Florida, has agreed to pay $350,000 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


US designates Terrorgram Collective as global terrorists

The Department of State has designated The Terrorgram Collective and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.


Walmart teams up with IBM to streamline last-mile deliveries

Walmart GoLocal and IBM have announced a collaboration to integrate Walmart's delivery service into IBM Sterling Order Management.


Army veteran sentenced for fraudulent claims exceeding three-quarters million dollars

Kevin Paul McMains, a 44-year-old Army veteran from Milton, Florida, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for theft of government money and making false statements to a federal agency.


Pennsylvania man sentenced for fraudulently obtaining unemployment and COVID-19 benefits

Scott Christie, a 38-year-old resident of Petrolia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to four years of federal probation.


Fresno man sentenced for leading drug trafficking ring involving counterfeit fentanyl pills

Horacio Torrecillas Urias Jr., a 24-year-old resident of Fresno, has been sentenced to over 23 years in prison for his involvement in distributing fentanyl and conspiracy related to methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution.


EPA completes five-year reviews at Massachusetts Superfund sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its "five-year reviews" for 12 Superfund sites located in Massachusetts.


Biden-Harris Administration announces new measures for student loan forgiveness

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new measures to forgive federal student loans, impacting public servants, borrowers with disabilities, and those who attended colleges found guilty of misconduct.


NVIDIA collaborates with leaders in genomics, drug discovery, and healthcare

NVIDIA has announced partnerships with several industry leaders to advance genomics, drug discovery, and healthcare services through AI and accelerated computing.


Medicare Advantage plans see increase; physicians face another pay cut

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced an anticipated average payment increase of 4.33% for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans from 2025 to 2026.


Mexican woman sentenced for drug smuggling attempt involving teenage daughter

A Mexican national has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for attempting to smuggle nearly six kilograms of cocaine into the United States. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the sentencing of 49-year-old Carmen Julia Carreon...


Snohomish County man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

A Snohomish County man, Bennett S. Park, aged 43, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to charges of producing images of child sexual abuse and attempting to entice minors.


Fayette County man sentenced for drug-related offenses

Jeff Allen Adkins, a 66-year-old resident of Fayetteville, has been sentenced to 12 years and eight months in prison.


Former D.C. employee pleads guilty in public assistance extortion case

Ruth Nivar, a former employee of the D.C. Department of Human Services, has pleaded guilty to charges related to Hobbs Act extortion.