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US sanctions entities over Iranian oil trade and human rights abuses

The United States has announced measures to disrupt revenue streams that support the Iranian regime's activities abroad and domestically.


Consumer Technology Association appoints Christina Brady as COO

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced the appointment of Christina Brady as its new Chief Operating Officer.


Five charged in armed robbery targeting tourists in Miami Design District

Three defendants appeared in federal court on December 6, facing charges of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, Hobbs Act robbery, and brandishing and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.


Border Patrol agents find 37 migrants hidden in tractor-trailer at I-25 checkpoint

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the El Paso Sector, stationed at Las Cruces, apprehended 37 undocumented migrants hidden inside a tractor-trailer during a routine inspection at the Interstate-25 checkpoint on Sunday.


Greenbrier County man sentenced to nearly four years for federal gun crime

Wilbur Curtis Arnold Jr., a 59-year-old resident of White Sulphur Springs, has been sentenced to three years and ten months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Clay County man sentenced to prison for firearm possession as convicted felon

Anthony Rodriguez, Jr., a 32-year-old resident of Orange Park, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for firearm possession as a convicted felon. U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger delivered the sentence following Rodriguez's arrest...


Virgin River launches Season 6 with exclusive virtual fan event

Wedding bells are set to ring in the fictional town of Virgin River as Netflix celebrates the launch of Season 6.


Former Virginia sheriff convicted on federal bribery charges

A former sheriff from Culpeper County, Virginia, has been found guilty of accepting over $75,000 in bribes.


CDT Europe provides feedback on new AI code of practice

The Centre for Democracy and Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has welcomed the release of the initial draft of the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Models by the AI Office.


Jefferson Parish man faces multiple federal charges involving firearms and drugs

A man from Metairie, Louisiana, Kernel Alford, age 35, has been charged in a six-count superseding indictment.


Slidell man receives ten-year sentence for possession of child exploitation materials

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Christopher Michael Sommers, a 42-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced on December 18, 2024, for possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.


Rhode Island reaches consent decree over disability law violations

The United States Attorney's Office, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (HHS OCR), has reached a proposed consent decree with the State of Rhode Island.


Gainesville man sentenced for stealing social security disability benefits

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Keith Allen Courtney, a 53-year-old resident of Gainesville, to 13 months in federal prison for conspiracy related to the theft of Social Security Disability Benefits.


Defense Secretary calls deployed troops to convey holiday wishes

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reached out to deployed service members from the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Space Force to extend holiday greetings on December 19, 2024.


Bradenton man convicted on drug trafficking and firearm charges

A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has convicted Javier Mares, a 44-year-old resident of Bradenton, on charges related to drug trafficking and firearm offenses.


DoD releases annual report on civilian casualties from 2023 military operations

The Department of Defense has released its Annual Report on Civilian Casualties related to United States military operations for the year 2023.


New Haven man receives six-year sentence for gun and drug offenses

Shayquan Gray, a 24-year-old resident of New Haven, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for firearm possession and drug distribution offenses.


Utah man sentenced for $8M credit card fraud and false bank statements

A Utah man, Timothy Gibson, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for his involvement in two criminal schemes.


Blinken urges action at UN meeting amid worsening crisis in Sudan

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken addressed the United Nations Security Council, focusing on the ongoing crisis in Sudan.


EPA schedules virtual meeting on GE-Pittsfield Housatonic River Site remediation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a virtual public meeting to discuss the remediation plans for the Woods Pond area at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site.