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Elkhart woman receives over seven years in prison for armed bank robbery

Undrea House, a 29-year-old resident of Elkhart, Indiana, was sentenced to 85 months in federal prison for her involvement in a bank robbery and for brandishing a firearm during the crime.


Franklin County couple indicted for exploiting elderly Navy veteran

A federal grand jury has indicted two Franklin County residents, Melissa Diana Simmons, 50, and James Patrick Brown, 59, on charges related to the financial exploitation of a 75-year-old Navy and Vietnam War veteran.


Frisco woman sentenced for lying about role in planned overseas terrorist attacks

A Frisco woman has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to making false statements related to international terrorism, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of...


Senators call for release of delayed economic reports ahead of Fed meeting

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Gary Peters have urged the Trump Administration to release delayed economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting in early December and to resume normal data publication...


Former Celina ISD teacher indicted on child pornography charges in Eastern District of Texas

A former teacher and coach from Celina Independent School District has been indicted on federal child exploitation charges in the Eastern District of Texas.


Honduran man convicted in New Orleans kidnapping-for-ransom case

A federal jury in New Orleans has convicted Hector Mondragon-Flores, 33, on eight counts related to kidnapping-for-ransom and assaulting a federal officer.


ICE arrests multiple criminal illegal aliens convicted of sex offenses against children

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested several individuals described as "the worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).


South Bend man receives over 17 years for drug trafficking crimes

Denardo A. McCormack, a 34-year-old resident of South Bend, Indiana, has been sentenced to 211 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.


Federal jury convicts Muskegon man for illegal firearm possession after shooting

A federal jury has found Malik Jones-Smith, 30, of Muskegon, Michigan, guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


NAR forecasts existing-home sales rebound by 14% in 2026 amid improved affordability

Existing-home sales are projected to increase by approximately 14% in 2026, according to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).


Ruleville police officer charged with extortion after alleged shakedown during traffic stop

A Ruleville Police Department officer has been arrested on charges of extortion, blackmail, and deprivation of rights following a traffic stop involving an undocumented immigrant.


Federal jury convicts man of arson at Orlando soccer stadium

A federal jury in Orlando has convicted Giovanni Isai Ramirez Reyes, 38, of arson resulting in injury after an incident at Inter&Co Stadium during a Major League Soccer match on February 24, 2024.


VA Secretary highlights recent reforms and improvements ahead of Veterans Day

VA Secretary Doug Collins has issued a statement ahead of Veterans Day 2025, emphasizing the Department of Veterans Affairs' commitment to improving services for veterans.


U.S. increases disaster aid for Caribbean nations after Hurricane Melissa

The United States is providing ongoing disaster assistance to Caribbean nations following Hurricane Melissa.


U.S. imposes new sanctions targeting networks supporting Iran’s missile and UAV programs

The United States has announced sanctions on 32 entities and individuals from Iran, China, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Türkiye, India, and other regions.


U.S. sanctions Burmese and Thai actors linked to online scam centers targeting Americans

The United States has imposed sanctions on five individuals and three entities based in Burma and Thailand for their roles in operating forced labor compounds involved in online investment scams targeting Americans.


Secretary Rubio meets with Canadian foreign minister Anand at G7 to discuss security and Haiti

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Ontario.


Bibb County man sentenced for firearms offenses tied to Macon-area homicide

Sterling Breynard Bell has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for firearms offenses related to the murder of Kendra Roberts, whose body was discovered near Macon, Georgia in 2016.


Former leaders of Jacksonville teachers union admit stealing funds in leave scam

Teresa Brady and Ruby George, former leaders of Duval Teachers United (DTU), have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud, as well as aiding and abetting both offenses.


Prime Capital Ventures CEO pleads guilty in multimillion dollar wire fraud case

Kris Roglieri, the chief executive officer of Prime Capital Ventures, LLC, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in federal court in Albany, New York.