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Traveler loses global entry status after failing to declare $80k in purchases

A U.S. citizen returning from Spain on Halloween was found with over $80,000 in undeclared merchandise at Philadelphia International Airport.


Dominican man pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the United States

A Dominican national has admitted guilt in a Boston federal court for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Dark web drug dealer receives lengthy prison sentence

Oluwole Adegboruwa, a 54-year-old resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role as the mastermind behind a dark web drug trafficking operation.


Venezuelan sentenced for evading US sanctions on PdVSA

George Semerene Quintero, a 61-year-old Venezuelan national, was sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a scheme to evade U.S. sanctions on Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PdVSA), the...


Moolenaar introduces bill to end China's permanent normal trade relations

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has introduced a bill to revoke China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR).


Brazilian resident admits guilt in fraudulent tax refund scheme

A man from South Carolina, currently living in Brazil, has admitted guilt in a federal court in San Francisco for his involvement in a scheme to file a false tax claim.


Idaho officials launch "Don't Click December" campaign against online fraud

During the holiday season, online scams targeting Idaho residents have prompted a joint initiative titled "Don't Click December" by the U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, and several local law enforcement agencies.


Netflix reveals trailer for 'The Snow Sister' featuring music by Delara

Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming film, "The Snow Sister," which is set to premiere globally on November 29, 2024.


Department of Labor recovers $14K for fired employee at Little Rock hospital

An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has resulted in the recovery of $14,082 in back wages for an employee at Methodist Family Health in Little Rock, Arkansas.


Blinken and Joly discuss key bilateral and global issues at APEC forum

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.


US-UK enact atomic energy defense amendment

Today, the United States and the United Kingdom have officially enacted an amendment to their 1958 Agreement on Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes.


HUD allocates $37 million for affordable housing development in Reno

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $37 million Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Reno Housing Authority to enhance affordable housing in Reno, Nevada.


Senator Paul Rose receives prestigious Guardian of Small Business award

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has awarded its Guardian of Small Business honor to state Senator Paul Rose.


Treasury assesses currency practices in latest report

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its semiannual report to Congress on the macroeconomic and foreign exchange policies of major trading partners of the United States.


DoD concludes Hyper-AMPD! challenge with $1 million awards

The Department of Defense has concluded the Hypersonic Accelerated Manufactured Prototype Demonstration (Hyper-AMPD!) prize challenge, awarding $1 million to Castelion Corporation in El Segundo, California, and Specter Aerospace in Cambridge,...


US sanctions Syrian firm over ties with Qods Force and Houthis

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 26 entities linked to the Al-Qatirji Company, a Syrian conglomerate.


CBP seizes cocaine hidden in chocolate shipment at Dulles Airport

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport discovered over 28 pounds of cocaine hidden inside packages labeled as hot chocolate.


Labor department hosts panel on federal rights for Southeast's care industries

Working beyond the standard 40-hour workweek, a care worker in Augusta successfully claimed $11,000 in back wages after contacting the U.S. Department of Labor regarding unpaid overtime.


Biden administration allocates $17M for community clean energy initiatives

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the latest recipients of funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.


U.S., Indonesia discuss defense ties and announce new alumni association

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Washington, D.C., as reported by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj.