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Researchers map mouse brain connections in detail to understand visual processing

In an extensive scientific endeavor supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers have meticulously mapped the intricate connections between hundreds of thousands of neurons in the mouse brain.


Chinese national dies in custody at U.S. Border Patrol facility

On March 26, 2025, Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) on a roving patrol observed a gray 2014 Honda Odyssey traveling through the California Agriculture Inspection Station in Needles, California.


Secretary Rubio discusses trade and partnership with India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in discussions with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, as confirmed by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.


OSHA cites Bio-Lab for violations following Conyers chemical fire

A U.S. Department of Labor investigation revealed that improperly stored hazardous chemicals were responsible for a fire at the Bio-Lab Inc. facility in Conyers.


OPINION: Carr's Push for Deregulation Aims to Expand Broadband Access

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr is seeking to eliminate some of the regulatory red tape that has hampered efforts to close the digital divide.


Morton Salt's Weeks Island Mine and Mill removed from violation list

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a significant development concerning Morton Salt Inc.'s Weeks Island Mine and Mill in New Iberia, Louisiana.


Department of State expands contractor base for overseas construction projects

The Department of State has introduced legislative changes intended to facilitate the process of qualifying construction contractors for diplomatic projects abroad.


Labor Secretary begins 'America at Work' tour in Pennsylvania

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer commenced her nationwide "America at Work" listening tour in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, on April 5, 2025.


Department of Labor cites contractor for repeated safety violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued citations to Wilkes-Barre roofing contractor Luis Alberto-Reyna Avila for putting workers at risk of falls and other safety hazards at a job site in Lackawanna County.


Labor Department fines roofing contractor for serious safety violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has levied citations against roofing contractor Bacilio Rios Almanza for safety violations involving fall hazards in Appleton.


Missouri contractor agrees to $290,000 settlement after worker's fatal fall

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a resolution with John Troyer, a Jamesport roofing contractor, following a federal investigation into a fatal fall involving a young worker in March 2023.


Defense Secretary Hegseth joins virtual meeting on Ukraine's defense efforts

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attended a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), which was led by the United Kingdom and Germany.


Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 174 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm at a shooting scene, where a four-year-old was injured.


Lummi Nation member sentenced to 51 months for strangulation assault

In U.S. District Court in Seattle, Joseph Michael Quincy Jefferson, a member of the Lummi Nation, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for Assault by Strangulation.


Ecuadorian charged in Minnesota for attempted enticement of a minor

Jorge Cazhco-Inamagua, a resident of Bloomington, Minnesota, originally from Ecuador, faces charges of attempted enticement of a minor.


Justice Department targets alleged discrimination in Southwest Airlines travel program

The Justice Department has filed a proposed statement of interest in a case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.


Trump promotes “The Big, Beautiful Bill” and policy issues on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump shared updates on April 10, 2025, concerning legislative efforts, sanctuary city policies, and economic conditions.


Enhanced penalties for theft case at CVS store in Washington, D.C

Ramon Randall, a 37-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., faces a felony second-degree theft charge following an indictment by a grand jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.


Dallas man sentenced for trafficking teenager while incarcerated

A Dallas man was sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for coordinating the trafficking of a 17-year-old girl.


Hopkins man receives over six years for firearm possession in Columbia

Tyrone Grailford, a resident of Hopkins, South Carolina, has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm.