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FTC and VA host webinar on protecting veterans' benefits from scams

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration are collaborating to offer a free webinar during National Consumer Protection Week.


Dartmouth woman sentenced for embezzling hundreds of thousands from employers

A Dartmouth woman has been sentenced in federal court for embezzling significant sums from two employers.


Three cartel leaders extradited from Mexico face charges in Arizona

Jose Bibiano Cabrera-Cabrera, Jesus Humberto Limon-Lopez, and Jose Guadalupe Tapia-Quintero have been brought into U.S. custody from Mexico.


Former Alabama officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation

A former police officer from Killen, Alabama, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of civil rights violation and child sexual exploitation.


Lapwai man sentenced to 19 years in prison for murder

William Oliver Eyle, a 21-year-old resident of Lapwai, has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison on charges of second-degree murder, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott.


Arizona judge blocks state's 15-week abortion ban

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has permanently blocked Arizona's ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.


Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge renamed in honor of Jocelyn Nungaray

By the authority vested in him as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, Donald J. Trump has issued an order concerning immigration policies and their impact on national security.


Democrats criticized for lack of support on key issues

Congressional Democrats have faced criticism for their lack of support during recent legislative sessions.


Apple announces high-performance M3 Ultra chip for Macs

Apple has introduced the M3 Ultra, a new chip that promises to deliver unprecedented performance for Mac users.


Colombian nationals face justice for kidnapping US soldiers

A Colombian national received a prison sentence, and another pleaded guilty in separate hearings for their involvement in the kidnapping and assault of two U.S. Army soldiers stationed temporarily in Bogotá, Colombia.


Lawsuit filed against US Education Dept over DEI policy threat

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), along with its New Hampshire and Massachusetts branches, and the National Education Association (NEA) have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education in a federal court in New Hampshire.


Okmulgee couple sentenced for severe child abuse and neglect

John Ray Collins Jr. and Tambara Lorene Collins, residents of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, were sentenced in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma for crimes involving child abuse and neglect.


Addiction treatment center supervisor sentenced for healthcare fraud

A clinical social worker, Mi Ok Song Bruining, has been sentenced to three years of supervised release following her guilty plea in a health care fraud scheme.


NVIDIA announces details for GTC 2025 focusing on advancements in artificial intelligence

NVIDIA has announced the return of its premier AI conference, GTC 2025, scheduled to take place from March 17-21 in San Jose, California.


Former CFO sentenced to nine years for embezzling millions from injury compensation program

A former executive of the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program has been sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzling over $6.7 million from the organization.


Binghamton woman sentenced for escaping custody and meth distribution

Jade A. Pittsley, a 34-year-old resident of Binghamton, New York, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.


Lame Deer man sentenced for meth trafficking linked to multi-state operation

A Lame Deer resident, Geofredo James Littlebird, Jr., has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking and firearm possession.


U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Arkan Fadhel, a 30-year-old business owner from Buffalo, NY, was sentenced for conspiracy to commit health care fraud.


California man jailed for role in Indian citizen smuggling scheme

A California man has been sentenced to six months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to smuggle Indian citizens into the United States.


Former Nassau County detective convicted for lying about ties with Bonanno crime family

Hector Rosario, a former detective with the Nassau County Police Department, has been convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn for making false statements to FBI agents regarding his involvement with the Bonanno crime family.