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EPA reports record high US fuel economy and low CO2 emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its 50th annual Automotive Trends Report, indicating that the fuel economy for model year 2023 vehicles has reached an unprecedented level while greenhouse gas emissions have fallen to...


Cocaine worth $880K seized by CBP at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas have intercepted over $880,000 worth of cocaine hidden in a tractor-trailer carrying broccoli.


Florida dentist admits guilt in threatening election official

A Florida dentist, Richard Glenn Kantwill, has admitted guilt to sending threats to multiple individuals, including an election official.


EU adopts directive addressing online gender-based violence

The European Institute for Gender Equality first addressed online gender-based violence (OGBV) in 2017.


Manokotak man charged with illegal firearm possession

A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted a Manokotak resident for the illegal possession of a firearm as a felon.


Memphis man sentenced for fentanyl possession and firearm offenses

A Memphis man has been sentenced to over nine years in prison for possessing more than 200 grams of fentanyl and multiple firearms found during a search of his home.


Georgia residents face charges for alleged multi-million dollar fraud scheme

A federal grand jury has charged nine residents of Georgia with conspiracy to commit money laundering and other related offenses.


Heritage Foundation supports nominees for FDA Commissioner and CDC Director

The Heritage Foundation has expressed its approval of the nominations of Dr. Marty Makary and former Representative Dave Weldon to key health positions in the U.S. government. Dr. Makary, a surgeon from Johns Hopkins, has been nominated to lead...


US marks day against violence towards women with renewed commitment

On November 25, 2024, the United States marked the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.


Commerce Department supports tribal economic equity through digital access and climate initiatives

Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the contributions of Native Americans and acknowledge their role in the nation's economy.


EU urged to regulate teen online safety with unified standards

Parenting in the digital age presents challenges as parents grapple with decisions about when their children should receive their first phone and how to ensure their safety online.


U.S. Secretary of State congratulates Bosnia on Statehood Day

The United States Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, has extended congratulations to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina on their Statehood Day.


Heritage Foundation honors late co-founder Richard V. "Dick" Allen

The Heritage Foundation has released a statement following the death of Richard V. "Dick" Allen, who passed away on November 16, 2024, at the age of 88.


Charges against Trump dismissed without prejudice

Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion to dismiss charges against President-elect Donald Trump related to alleged election interference.


CES 2025 media days schedule announced; keynotes include NVIDIA's Jensen Huang

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced the schedule for CES 2025 Media Days.


U.S.-Senegal Joint Economic Commission holds inaugural session in Washington

The first session of the U.S.-Senegal Joint Economic Commission took place on November 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The meeting was led by Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell for the United States and Foreign Minister Yacine Fall for Senegal.


Memphis man receives over two decades sentence for multiple hotel robberies

Timothy Woodard, a 26-year-old from Memphis, has been sentenced to 315 months in federal prison for his involvement in multiple hotel robberies committed between October and December 2022.


Treasury hosts annual conference on foreign investment committee work

On November 19, 2024, the Treasury Department organized the third annual conference on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) in Washington, DC.


Federal grants boost opioid treatment programs in Western North Carolina

U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced that over $6.8 million in federal grants have been awarded to six counties in the Western District of North Carolina.


Dallas residents sentenced for cocaine distribution conspiracy

Hector Omar Segura-Lara and Joseantonio Ortega-Silva, both residents of Dallas, Texas, have been sentenced for their involvement in a cocaine distribution and possession conspiracy.