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White House hosts sustainable freight workshop to advance emission reduction efforts

On December 17, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the first White House Sustainable Freight Workshop.


Denver man sentenced for operating illegal gambling network

Jonathan Arvay, a 38-year-old resident of Denver, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison.


Nine Quad Cities men sentenced for violent RICO conspiracy

Nine men from the Quad Cities have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a violent racketeering conspiracy.


U.S. imposes new sanctions on entities tied to Nord Stream 2 pipeline

The U.S. Department of State has announced the re-imposition of sanctions on several entities involved in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, citing their participation in harmful foreign activities by the Russian government.


St. Peters man sentenced for fraudulent vehicle sales

U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig sentenced Ronald Johnson, 57, of St. Peters, to 33 months in prison for engaging in multiple vehicle-related frauds.


EPA supports King County with major investment in wastewater management

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an $89 million loan to King County, Washington, aimed at upgrading wastewater treatment systems.


Minneapolis restaurants fined over $100K after labor law violations

Four Minneapolis restaurants, operating under shared ownership, are set to pay $105,784 in back wages, damages, and penalties following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.


Casa Grande man receives over four-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

Eleazar Alfredo Gomez, a 32-year-old resident of Casa Grande and member of the Gila River Indian Community, has been sentenced to 58 months in prison.


Missouri chiropractic office patient sentenced amid ongoing disability fraud investigation

The 25th patient involved in a disability fraud conspiracy linked to a chiropractic office in Jefferson County, Missouri, has been sentenced.


Hampton landlord sentenced for fraud and racial harassment

A Hampton landlord, David L. Merryman, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for charges including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and race-based interference with housing and employment.


Missouri man indicted over alleged pandemic rental assistance fraud scheme

A Missouri man from Moberly has been indicted for allegedly obtaining $284,000 through fraudulent means intended for pandemic rental assistance.


FTC issues final order against Rytr over false review allegations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Rytr, an AI service provider, over allegations related to the creation of false and deceptive online reviews.


Tennis coach charged with enticement and production of child sexual abuse material

Daniel James Riggs, a 31-year-old tennis coach from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, appeared in court today facing charges of enticement of a minor and production of child pornography.


Georgia man receives federal prison term for armed drug trafficking

A West Georgia resident, Howatdrick Jamal Jones, 32, of Woodbury, has been sentenced to over 14 years in federal prison for firearms and drug trafficking charges.


EPA awards $500K grant for job training in Nevada's rural counties

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant to the Nye Communities Coalition in Nevada.


AIA supports FY25 NDAA passage for strengthening defense industrial base

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has expressed approval for the recent passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 by Congress.


Two Guantanamo detainees repatriated to Malaysia after guilty pleas

The Department of Defense has announced the repatriation of two detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Malaysia.


VA announces major funding initiatives targeting veteran homelessness

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at addressing homelessness among veterans.


Putnam County man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

Edward Leon Sowards, a 35-year-old resident of Hurricane, has pleaded guilty to the federal charge of possessing a firearm despite being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.


Former high school coach arraigned on charges related to child exploitation

Todd Baldwin, a former coach and teaching assistant at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, appeared in federal court on charges related to enticing minors and receiving child pornography.