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Pittsburgh man receives additional prison time for courtroom assault

A Pittsburgh man, James Taric Byrd, has been sentenced to an additional 110 months in prison for contempt and assault charges.


Rubio discusses trade imbalance and global issues with Irish counterpart

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Ireland’s Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Defense Simon Harris.


Cornelius Green, a 37-year-old resident of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for a firearm offense.


Baltimore County man sentenced over role in elder fraud schemes

A man from Baltimore County has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for his involvement in multiple elder fraud schemes. U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher delivered the sentence to Ambrose A. Obinna Warrior, a resident of...


Rubio discusses US-Israel relations with Netanyahu amid military aid announcement

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.


ICE detains Bulgarian man with felony conviction

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended Simeon Roosenov Moutafov, a Bulgarian national, who was subject to a final order of removal.


Farmers union warns against new tariffs' impact on agriculture

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew has voiced concerns over the recent decision by the President to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.


Former credit union employee sentenced for defrauding employer and clients

Kevin Spratt, a former senior branch sales representative at a federally insured credit union in South Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison.


Technet urges Trump to focus on American innovation before joint session

Linda Moore, President and CEO of TechNet, a bipartisan network representing innovation economy leaders, has called on President Trump to prioritize American innovation in his upcoming address to Congress.


Oak Hill man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Nicholas D. Plumb, a 25-year-old resident of Oak Hill, has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in Beckley, West Virginia.


Guatemalan man charged with leading major US human smuggling ring

An individual from Guatemala has been apprehended on a four-count indictment, accused of leading a significant human smuggling operation in the United States.


Pine Ridge man sentenced to over two decades for sexual abuse

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Kaleb Mills, also known as Kayleb Mills, has been sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for sexual abuse.


Former Tampa banker sentenced to prison for bank fraud scheme

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Igor Shushpanov, a former banker from Tampa, to 15 months in federal prison for his involvement in a bank fraud scheme.


Cedrick Dion Tyron Griffin, a 26-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking.


A Florida man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for engaging in commercial sex acts with a child abroad.


NAHB urges Congress to tackle supply-side hurdles impacting housing affordability

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has urged Congress to implement policies aimed at addressing supply-side challenges, which are the primary factors contributing to low housing supply and high home prices.


Florida man sentenced for Telegram-based bank fraud targeting Alabama businesses

A Florida resident has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a check fraud scheme operated through the messaging platform Telegram.


Gang member receives 12-year sentence for kidnapping conspiracy and drug offenses

A Lawrence, Massachusetts man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison following a conviction for various crimes, including kidnapping conspiracy and drug distribution.


Henrico man sentenced for role in bank fraud conspiracy involving Wells Fargo

A Henrico man has been sentenced to three years and ten months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud.


CBP seizes $346K worth of cocaine at Anzalduas International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Texas have seized cocaine valued at over $346,000.