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Chicago CBP seizes $81.5 million in unapproved nicotine delivery systems
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago have seized over 3.2 million prohibited Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) products valued at more than $81.5 million over the past year.
Labor Department recovers $355K from Louisiana home care providers
More than 100 home care companions in southern Louisiana will receive nearly $355,000 in back wages and damages.
DoD releases update for online cyber resilient weapon systems knowledge base
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the release of Version 4.3 of the Online Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge (CRWS-BoK).
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House committees seek information from CVS Health on potential anticompetitive practices
Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Thomas Massie have sent a letter to David Joyner, President and CEO of CVS Health, requesting documents related to CVS Caremark's practices.
Drones prohibited near Army-Navy Game due to flight restriction
Baltimore, Maryland – A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been imposed for the Army-Navy Game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
Massachusetts businessman sentenced for misusing COVID-19 relief funds
A Massachusetts businessman has been sentenced for the misuse of COVID-19 relief funds intended for business support.
DoD invests $15.8M in Canadian firm for tungsten supply chain enhancement
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a $15.8 million award to Fireweed Metals Corp., a Canadian company, through the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy's Defense Production Act Purchases (DPAP) office.
North Platte man sentenced to ten years for meth distribution conspiracy
Joey G. Romero, a 37-year-old resident of North Platte, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
US-China science agreement extended with new protocols
On December 13, 2024, the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC) signed a protocol to amend and extend the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA) for five years.
New York State announces minimum wage hike and paid prenatal leave starting January
On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in New York State will see an increase of $0.50.
Maryland man sentenced for assaulting police during January 6 Capitol breach
A Maryland resident has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
EPA adds Upper Columbia River site to Superfund list
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added the Upper Columbia River Site in northeast Washington to the Superfund National Priorities List.
Hope Family Drug Summit invites WV families impacted by substance use disorder
West Virginia will host the HOPE Family Drug Summit on January 15, 2025, at the University of Charleston.
Maryland man convicted for sexual crimes on Baltimore cruise ship
A federal jury has convicted Jalen Thomas Kelley, a 22-year-old from Abingdon, Maryland, of aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, and assault within the territorial jurisdiction.
Five men sentenced in South Carolina for fentanyl trafficking and gun crimes
Five men from the Pee Dee and Grand Strand regions have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy and related gun crimes.
Former defense official sentenced for role in multi-state dogfighting ring
Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., a former Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Department of Defense, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.
Fort Pierce men sentenced for cocaine trafficking and illegal firearms possession
Two men from Fort Pierce were sentenced to prison on December 4 by Senior U.S. District Judge Donald L. Graham for gun and drug charges.
Consent decree targets NYC landlords over hazardous living conditions
The United States has reached a consent decree with Lilmor Management LLC, Morris Lieberman, and related entities to address lead paint hazards and improve housing conditions in over 2,500 apartments.
North Carolina man sentenced for assaulting law enforcement during Capitol breach
A North Carolina man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. Attorney warns public about holiday cyberscams targeting consumers
The U.S. Attorney's Office has issued a warning to consumers about the potential rise in cyberscams during the holiday season, urging vigilance against cybercriminals who target online shoppers, particularly older adults.
Boston man receives 15-year sentence for sex trafficking offenses
A Boston man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex trafficking and drug charges.
Whitefish doctor sentenced for defrauding federal health programs
A Whitefish physician, Ronald David Dean, has been sentenced to six months in prison followed by six months of home confinement for defrauding Medicare and other federal health programs.
Fort Wayne man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking offenses
Kendrick D. Bates, a 40-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been sentenced to 360 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
Under Secretary Jenkins to attend Women, Peace, and Security Symposium
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, is set to visit Newport, Rhode Island on December 16-17, 2024.
EPA settles with The Pond Guy over unregistered pesticide sales
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with The Pond Guy Inc., located in Armada, Michigan, amounting to $162,246.