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Rubio and Lammy discuss global issues including Russia-Ukraine conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on February 27.


Los Angeles woman sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs

A Los Angeles woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining over $2 million in COVID-19 relief loans and attempting to secure nearly $1.3 million in pandemic-related tax credits, according to the Justice...


Navajo man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in fatal shooting

A Navajo man has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges of second-degree murder and firearms violations related to a fatal shooting incident that occurred in 2022.


Cartel leader linked to Southlake murder-for-hire extradited from Mexico

Among the 29 cartel leaders extradited from Mexico to the United States recently is Jose Rodolfo Villarreal Hernandez, known as "El Gato," according to Chad Meacham, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.


Italian man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges in Miami

An Italian national residing in Miami has pleaded guilty to charges related to child exploitation.


Fort Myers man pleads guilty to armed robbery charges

Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announced that Kevoun Najae Watts, a 22-year-old resident of Fort Myers, has pleaded guilty to charges related to armed robbery.


Global Coalition holds virtual meeting to discuss strategies against ISIS financing

The United States, Italy, and Saudi Arabia recently held the 21st meeting of the Counter ISIS Finance Group (CIFG), part of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.


Tulsa man receives life sentence for murder conviction

A transient man, Cameron Lynn, has been sentenced to life imprisonment following his conviction for first-degree murder in Indian Country.


US official extends greetings for Tibetan New Year

I extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year.


Orlando man faces charges in alleged child sextortion scheme

An Orlando man, Montrey Roseberry, aged 19, has been indicted on multiple charges related to a child sextortion scheme.


Four plead guilty in North Charleston public corruption case

Following the announcement of charges against eight individuals in a public corruption scheme, four have entered guilty pleas.


Chesapeake man pleads guilty to child coercion attempt

A Chesapeake man has entered a guilty plea to charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a child.


Foreign holdings of U.S. securities rise to over $31 trillion

Preliminary data from the June 2024 benchmark survey on foreign portfolio holdings of U.S. securities has been released by the Treasury Department.


NAHB announces winners at International Builders' Show in Las Vegas

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the winners of its 12th annual Best of IBS Awards at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.


Standoff-triggering felon sentenced to over three years for firearm possession

U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig sentenced Randy Wilkes, a 43-year-old convicted felon, to 40 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Georgia man sentenced for role in Darrin Southall's drug organization

A Newnan, Georgia man involved in a drug trafficking organization led by Darrin Southall has been sentenced in federal court.


Missouri men admit using stolen checks for fraudulent activities

Four men from Franklin County, Missouri, have admitted to using stolen checks from the U.S. Mail to commit bank fraud.


Kentucky man sentenced to 35 years for production of child pornography

A man from Debord, Kentucky, Dustin Newsome, 35, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for producing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell delivered the sentence on Friday.


Mahnomen man indicted for illegal firearm possession as a felon

A Mahnomen man has been indicted for illegal possession of firearms, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


Vinton man indicted for sexual exploitation involving minors

A federal grand jury in Roanoke has indicted a Vinton, Virginia man on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.