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Romanian nationals plead guilty in multi-state ATM skimming fraud case

A second Romanian national has admitted his involvement in a conspiracy to install card skimming devices on bank ATMs across at least six states, including Rhode Island.


Billings man receives 10-year sentence for armed drug trafficking

A Billings man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for armed methamphetamine trafficking on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that David Victor Fast Horse, 36, will serve ten years in prison followed...


Trump signs Laken Riley Act requiring detention for some illegal immigrants

President Donald Trump has signed the Laken Riley Act into law.


Box Elder man sentenced for knife assault on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation

A Box Elder man, Colten Tyrone Small, also known as Colton Swan, has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison for assaulting a woman on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation.


US-Israel defense leaders discuss security collaboration

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently engaged in an introductory call with Israel's Minister of Defense, Israel Katz.


Lexington man sentenced to over 12 years for drug trafficking and money laundering

A Lexington man, Jamele Mundy, 35, has been sentenced to 156 months in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering offenses. U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell delivered the sentence on Monday.


Española man charged with multiple felony counts related to domestic assault

An Española man faces multiple felony charges related to domestic assault, including strangulation and causing serious bodily injury.


Heritage Foundation proposes tech policies prioritizing family values

The Heritage Foundation, alongside other leaders in the conservative movement, has introduced a proposal advocating for policy changes in the technology sector that align with traditional American family values.


EU considers unified rules; Estonia and Latvia's tax systems proposed as models

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently addressed the Davos Economic Forum, revealing plans for a unified set of rules across corporate law, insolvency, labor law, and taxation in the European Single Market.


Fayette County woman pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl

Kayla Nicole Dent, a 34-year-old resident of Mount Hope, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea for distributing fentanyl.


Parkersburg man sentenced for role in Charleston meth trafficking

Michael Dale Cain, a 49-year-old resident of Parkersburg, has been sentenced to eight years and one month in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Federal grand jury returns indictments for drug trafficking and gun crimes

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin has returned several indictments involving drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession.


Drug trafficker pleads guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

Gilberto Contreras has admitted guilt to charges of possessing nearly 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.


IBM reports slight revenue increase; software sector shows significant growth

IBM has announced its fourth-quarter earnings for 2024, reporting a slight increase in revenue and notable growth in its software sector.


Treasury Secretary Bessent meets Japanese Finance Minister to discuss regional cooperation

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent engaged in a virtual introductory meeting with Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on January 28, 2025.


U.S. reviews foreign aid programs to align spending with national interests

The United States has initiated a 90-day pause and review of its foreign aid programs, aiming to ensure that every dollar spent aligns with national interests.


Washington D.C. man sentenced to federal prison for illegal gun possession

Alonte Wilkinson, a 31-year-old resident of Washington D.C., received a 57-month federal prison sentence for illegal possession of a firearm.


Greek shipping firm fined over environmental violations

A Greek shipping company, Eurobulk Ltd., has admitted guilt and received sentencing for violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and record falsification.


Delaware County man faces indictment for alleged Social Security fraud

Brian Gill, a 59-year-old resident of Andes, New York, has been indicted on charges of Social Security fraud.


Santa Fe men sentenced for roles in social media-driven drug trafficking operation

Two men from Santa Fe have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a drug trafficking operation involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.