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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.


HUD allocates $6.5 million for rental home modernization across three states

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the closing of three transactions under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP).


Blinken emphasizes US support at World Food Program headquarters visit

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visited the World Food Program (WFP) headquarters, emphasizing the United States' significant contribution to the organization.


Farmers' earnings reveal stark contrast in Thanksgiving grocery prices

As Thanksgiving approaches, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has released its updated "Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar" report.


Lewiston man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after probation check

A Lewiston man, Bret Binette, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for illegal firearm possession.


Beckley man admits guilt in fentanyl distribution case

Michael Reynard Penn, a 43-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to charges of distributing fentanyl.


Justice Department settles with trailer manufacturer over discrimination claims

The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Great Dane LLC, resolving allegations of immigration-related discrimination at its Wayne, Nebraska plant.


Memphis man convicted on drug distribution and firearms charges

A Memphis man, Andre Blue, has been found guilty by a federal jury of methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute and multiple firearm-related offenses.


Treasury reports on State Small Business Credit Initiative's impact on job creation

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a report detailing the impact of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) over its first two years.


CBP arrests felon for gun possession at Lewiston Bridge crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Lewiston Bridge border crossing in New York have arrested a 62-year-old U.S. citizen for illegal firearm possession.


Two men charged with armed robbery at Chinese restaurant in Bayamón

A federal grand jury has indicted Alexander Sánchez-Morales and Bryan Merced-Bigio on charges related to an armed robbery at the China City restaurant in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.


Department of Labor releases forms for annual benefits plan filings

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the release of informational copies of several forms related to benefits plan report and return filings for 2024.


Rochester man pleads guilty to major drug distribution and firearm offenses

Shawnle McClary, a resident of Rochester, New York, has entered a guilty plea in a case involving drug trafficking and firearms. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that McClary pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.,...


Beckley man admits role in major drug trafficking organization

Deona’tre Capri Dowell, a resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.


Senator Lummis: SEC chair's resignation 'is welcome news for the digital asset industry'

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis expressed her belief that the resignation of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler will benefit the digital asset industry and support financial innovation in the United States.


Rep. Nickel: SEC Chair's 'tenure has been marked by overreach, excessive and misguided rulemaking, regulation by enforcement'

Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-NC) said that the resignation of SEC Chair Gary Gensler provides an opportunity for new leadership to collaborate with Congress in a bipartisan manner to maintain the U.S.'s leadership in financial technology.


Attorney: Next SEC chair 'must take a 'do no harm' approach to the regulation of crypto asset markets'

Mike Selig, a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, has called for the next chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to promote innovation in the cryptocurrency sector and to cease what he describes as the agency's "regulation by...


Center for European Studies fellow: China 'betrayed' promise to respect ‘one country, two systems’ in Hong Kong

Robert Potter, a fellow at Australian National University’s Center for European Studies, expressed concerns about China's potential to betray its promises to Taiwan regarding self-governance.


Florida staffing company owner pleads guilty to tax fraud charges

A Ukrainian national has admitted guilt in a case involving conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit money laundering.


Instagram adds stickers, nicknames, and location sharing in DMs

Instagram is rolling out new features to enhance user experience in direct messages (DMs).