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Judge sentences two Orlando residents for bank fraud using stolen mail

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton has sentenced Jamel Williams, aged 26 from Altamonte Springs, to four years and six months in federal prison for conspiracy, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.


Biden announces delegation for Palau inauguration

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has announced the formation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the inauguration of His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps, Jr.


Alvin man sentenced to prison for distributing child pornography

A 46-year-old Alvin resident, David Lopez Jr., has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in the transportation and possession of child sexual assault material (CSAM).


Lynchburg grocery store owner charged with federal food stamp fraud

The owner of a Lynchburg grocery store, Taste of India, has been arrested on charges related to alleged fraud involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).


U.S. and Armenia sign charter enhancing strategic partnership

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan have signed a Strategic Partnership Commission Charter, marking a significant development in U.S.-Armenia relations.


Corporate income tax rates for European countries announced for year ending December

European countries, like many around the world, impose corporate income taxes on business profits.


Harris discusses regional security with Philippine President Marcos

Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a conversation with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. of the Philippines, expressing gratitude for the strong partnership between the two nations.


Commerce signs preliminary agreement with MACOM for $70 million investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary memorandum of terms with MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. to provide up to $70 million in proposed funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.


Crips gang member indicted for Bronx murder linked to gang activity

Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Jessica S. Tisch, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), announced the unsealing of an indictment against Alieu Jarjou.


Ohio man sentenced for narcotics trafficking including fentanyl and cocaine

A Youngstown, Ohio resident has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison for his role in the distribution of fentanyl, fluorofentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.


Chicago CBP seizes over 1,500 Glock switches in 2024

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago seized 473 shipments containing a total of 1,507 weapon-modifying devices throughout 2024.


US-Thailand sign new civil nuclear cooperation agreement

On January 14, the United States and Thailand signed an Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, known as the "123 Agreement," in Bangkok.


Heritage Foundation honors Larry Arnn with Great American Award

At the recent Awakening 2025 Conference, The Heritage Foundation recognized Larry P. Arnn, Ph.D., with its Great American Award.


Chinese firm admits guilt in stealing tech from Motorola Solutions

A Chinese telecommunications company, Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd., has confessed in a federal court in Chicago to conspiring to steal technology from Motorola Solutions, Inc., an Illinois-based company.


Hamshire felon sentenced to over eight years for firearm possession

A Hamshire resident has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.


Father-daughter duo fined $166K by US Labor Department over H-2A violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has penalized a father and daughter from Snow Hill, North Carolina, with $166,000 in fines for extensive violations of federal regulations under the H-2A program.


U.S.-Armenia strategic partnership commission launched by Blinken and Mirzoyan

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan have initiated the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Partnership Commission.


Pharr man sentenced for kidnapping after luring victim into Mexico

A Pharr man, Sixto Gonzalez Jr., 27, has been sentenced to federal prison for hostage-taking.


St. Louis man receives over four decades sentence for child exploitation

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark has sentenced Tracy Jenkins, a 59-year-old man from St. Louis, to 42 and one-half years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material involving at least eight victims.


Belen couple sentenced for theft at Isleta Pueblo store

A Belen couple has been sentenced for stealing over $10,000 from a general store on the Isleta Pueblo.