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United States agrees to return $53 million forfeited from Nigerian corruption

The United States and Nigeria have reached an agreement to repatriate approximately $52.88 million in forfeited corruption proceeds.


EPA funds Southeastern startups for environmental tech development

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced funding of $2,500,000 to support 25 small businesses in developing technologies aimed at addressing public health and environmental challenges.


CBP officers seize over 40 pounds of cocaine at El Paso port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso seized 41.6 pounds of cocaine on January 9.


Georgia student pleads guilty to illegal machinegun manufacturing

A technical college student from Lizella, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to manufacturing an unregistered machinegun.


Oklahoma City pilot pleads guilty to transporting firearm from Mexico

A pilot from Oklahoma City has pleaded guilty to the interstate transportation of a firearm while under indictment.


CFPB proposes new rules for virtual currency wallets without distinguishing custody types

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a new notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) concerning "Electronic Fund Transfers Through Accounts Established Primarily for Personal, Family, or Household Purposes Using Emerging Payment...


State governments navigate challenges of regulating artificial intelligence

Following the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a significant topic for state legislatures and governors across the United States.


Mobile woman sentenced for stealing rent money from low-income tenants

A Mobile woman has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for stealing rent money intended for government-assisted low-income housing.


Joseph Yun appointed as chargé d’affaires at U.S. Embassy in Seoul

Ambassador Joseph Yun has been appointed as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.


States address public sector use of artificial intelligence amid federal inactivity

In recent years, state governments have increasingly taken on the responsibility of regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector due to a lack of federal action.


Pittsburg County man sentenced to over eight years for drug possession

William Drew Sullivan, a 34-year-old resident of McAlester, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 100 months in prison for possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute.


Albany man sentenced to over seven years for child pornography offenses

Taykwun Smoaks, a 32-year-old resident of Albany, New York, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for receiving child pornography.


DoD blacklists Chinese firms linked to military activities

This week, the Department of Defense (DoD) has blacklisted numerous Chinese companies operating in the United States that are part of China's military framework.


University of Michigan ends joint institute amid national security concerns

The University of Michigan has decided to terminate its joint institute with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU).


Cryptocurrency mixer operators charged with laundering millions through illegal services

Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, and Anton Vyachlavovich Tarasov have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in operating cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io.


Federal charges filed against two Bahamians for cocaine smuggling attempt

Two Bahamian nationals face federal charges after authorities intercepted a vessel carrying 188 kilograms of cocaine into the United States.


New Haven gang member sentenced for murder linked to street violence

Quaymar Suggs, a 20-year-old from New Haven, received a sentence of over 20 years in federal prison for his role in a violent street gang and the murder of a rival gang member. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden handed down the sentence, which...


New Orleans man sentenced for multiple crimes involving drugs and firearms

Darrion Young, a 40-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 207 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges. U.S. District Judge Brandon S. Long also ordered Young to serve four years of supervised release following...


James M. Warden retires after nearly four decades with Southern District of Indiana

James M. Warden, the longest-serving Assistant U.S. Attorney in the history of the Southern District of Indiana, has retired after nearly four decades of public service.


Former cruise line worker pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

A former employee of Carnival Cruise Lines, Abdul Rouvoof Shaik, has pled guilty to possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.