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Missouri man found guilty of attempting sexual exploitation of minor

U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has found a man from southeastern Missouri guilty of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.


National Restaurant Association backs Trump's SBA nominations

The National Restaurant Association has expressed its support for President Donald Trump's recent nominations for leadership positions within the Small Business Administration (SBA).


TechNet expands membership with StubHub, Torc, and Serve Robotics

TechNet has announced the addition of three new members: StubHub, Torc, and Serve Robotics.


FTC seeks public input on Enbridge's request regarding 2017 merger order

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public comments on a petition from Enbridge Inc. The company has requested the FTC to reopen and nullify a 2017 consent order related to its merger with Spectra Energy Corp. In 2017, the FTC issued an...


Stephens County man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

Damien Christopher Hamilton, a 23-year-old resident of Stephens County, has entered a guilty plea to charges of possessing child pornography in Indian Country.


Sex offender pleads guilty again; faces lengthy prison term

Damian Quillinan, a 50-year-old resident of Broadalbin, New York, has pled guilty to possessing child pornography while under post-release supervision for previous offenses.


Alabama man pleads guilty in Nigerian sextortion-related money laundering case

Dinsmore Guyton Robinson, a 29-year-old from Huntsville, Alabama, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with a Nigerian sextortion scheme.


Bradford County man sentenced for transporting minor for illicit purposes

A Bradford County man has been sentenced to 150 months in prison for transporting a minor with the intent of engaging in illicit sexual conduct.


Orange County man sentenced for distributing drugs on dark web

Kyle Weiland, an Orange County resident, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine and selling illegal pills on the dark web.


Cedar Rapids man sentenced to over twenty years for firearm-related offenses

A man from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Levi Allen Doolin, has been sentenced to 260 months in federal prison.


Satellite transition affects AFN customers in Pacific region

An upcoming satellite transition will affect some AFN TV programming package users in the Pacific region.


Rubio discusses Venezuelan politics with González Urrutia and Machado

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Edmundo González Urrutia, recognized as Venezuela's rightful president, and opposition leader María Corina Machado.


Arizona couple indicted for fraud related to medical clinic operations

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced the unsealing of an indictment against Mary Blakley and Fred Blakley, residents of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.


Florida man receives life sentence for sex trafficking charges

Shannima Yuantrell Session, also known as Shalamar, from Lake Placid, Florida, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for sex trafficking nearly a dozen women and girls.


Republicans face challenges over expiring 2017 tax cuts

Policymakers in the new Republican-controlled Congress are facing challenges regarding tax cuts.


Rubio discusses U.S.-Israel relations with Netanyahu amid regional tensions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.


Microsoft launches $5M AI grant program in Washington

Microsoft has announced the launch of its AI for Good Open Call, a $5 million grant program aimed at fostering innovative solutions in Washington state.


Rubio outlines new priorities for state department under second Trump administration

Marco Rubio, the 72nd Secretary of State, outlined the priorities and mission for the Department of State under President Trump's second administration.


Tilton veterinarian hospital settles allegations over controlled substances act violations

The Tilton Veterinarian Hospital and its owner, Dr. Sara Laroux, have agreed to pay $53,500 to the United States to settle allegations of violating the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).


Three sentenced for roles in South Dakota counterfeit money operation

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of three South Dakota men involved in a counterfeit currency scheme. U.S. District Court Judge Eric C. Schulte delivered the sentences on January 13, 2025.