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Former USPS worker pleads guilty to mail theft charges

A former United States Postal Service employee has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for charges related to mail theft and the theft of government funds.


Rubio discusses global issues with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly.


Lummi Nation member found guilty of assault by strangulation

A member of the Lummi Nation, Joseph Michael Quincy Jefferson, 35, was convicted in U.S. District Court in Seattle for Assault by Strangulation.


Lululemon burglar receives five-year sentence for multiple store thefts

Avante Greene, a 23-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to five years in prison for a series of burglaries at Lululemon stores last July.


Mission man receives federal prison sentence for aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Canku Martinez, a resident of Mission, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte...


Ivory Coast man indicted in sextortion scheme linked to North Dakota teen's death

A federal grand jury has indicted Aly Cherif, also known by various aliases including Australien Choco and Michael Jhonson, for his alleged involvement in a sextortion scheme that led to the death of a teenager from North Dakota.


Parkersburg man admits guilt in employing illegal immigrant

John Robert Coe, a 66-year-old retired employee of the Wood County Board of Education from Parkersburg, has pleaded guilty to employing an illegal alien.


New Orleans man receives over nine years for drug and weapon offenses

Geoourvon Sears, a 27-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 111 months in prison for federal drug and weapons violations.


Steve Chartan joins The Heritage Foundation as VP amid support from prominent conservatives

The Heritage Foundation has announced the appointment of Steve Chartan as vice president of government relations.


Apple opens new eco-friendly retail space in downtown Miami

Apple has announced the opening of its new store, Apple Miami Worldcenter, in downtown Miami on January 24.


Hartford man sentenced for internet marketplace robberies

Jalen Lasalle, a 20-year-old resident of Hartford, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of armed robberies targeting sellers on internet marketplaces. U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala delivered the...


Long Island man charged with exploiting minors through online platforms

Jacob Israel Walden, a resident of Long Island, was arraigned at the federal courthouse in Central Islip on charges related to sexual exploitation of children.


Andrew N. Ferguson appointed as chairman of FTC by President Trump

Andrew N. Ferguson has been appointed as the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by President Trump, with the announcement made on January 20, 2025.


Six foreign nationals receive sentences for attempting cocaine trafficking into United States

Four Mexican nationals and two Ecuadoran nationals have been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


Ohio man sentenced to over eight years for federal gun crime

Jermaine Demaul Cathey, a 43-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, received an eight-year and six-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release.


Miami-Dade woman pleads guilty to providing contraband at Coleman prison

Janai Chanel Stephens, a 38-year-old resident of Opa Locka, has pleaded guilty to charges related to providing contraband to a federal prisoner and making false statements to a federal agency.


US-Philippines dialogue focuses on South China Sea issues

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, addressing mutual concerns, particularly the actions of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the South China Sea.


e& partners with IBM for comprehensive ai governance solution

e&, a global technology group, has partnered with IBM to launch an end-to-end AI and Generative AI governance solution.


Former Columbus officer pleads guilty to altering records during investigations

A former police officer from Columbus, Ohio, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of destroying or altering records related to a criminal investigation.


Miami man receives prison sentence for filing false tax returns

Juan Mendieta, a resident of Miami-Dade County, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison.