WASHINGTON – Project Concern International (PCI) has agreed to pay the United States $537,500 to resolve allegations that it knowingly submitted false claims to …
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Six men indicted on federal charges for illegal firearms possession, drugs
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSAVANNAH, GA:Â Six defendants face federal charges including drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms after separate indictments by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia, while recent …
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Two-Time Bank Robber Sentenced to Prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMACON, Ga. – A Middle Georgia resident with a lengthy criminal history, convicted by a federal jury for his second bank robbery offense, was sentenced to serve more than 17 years …
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A Canadian man was extradited yesterday from Canada to the United States on an indictment returned in the Middle District of Florida that charges him with conspiracy to commit computer …
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Couple Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud And Conspiracy To Impede And Defraud The IRS
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Guillermo Inamagua (56, Davenport) and Mayra Velasquez (34, Apopka) have pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit …
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Medical Assistant Admits Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressCAMDEN, N.J. – A former medical assistant today admitted defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers of more than $1 million by submitting fraudulent claims …
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Convicted Murderer Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for the Armed Robbery of a Carmel Bank
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressINDIANAPOLIS – Gary Tinsley, 47, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after being found guilty following a jury trial for armed bank robbery, brandishing a firearm …
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GE sees risks from war in Ukraine, but retains 2022 earnings forecast
by Reutersby ReutersBy Rajesh Kumar Singh GREENVILLE, S.C. – General Electric Co on Thursday reiterated its 2022 earnings forecast, but said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has added to business uncertainty. The Boston-based …
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Euro zone bond yields soar as ECB signal end to bond buys in Q3
by Reutersby ReutersBy Yoruk Bahceli and Dhara Ranasinghe – Euro zone sovereign bond yields soared and the euro dipped on Thursday after the European Central Bank said it plans to end its …
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By Eric M. Johnson and Tim Hepher – Ethiopian Airlines has emerged as the unidentified buyer of five Boeing current-generation 777 freighters reported this week, two people familiar with the …
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Factbox-What are Europe’s options in case of Russian gas disruption?
by Reutersby ReutersBy Nina Chestney – European gas prices have risen as sanctions on Russia have been tightened over its invasion of Ukraine and amid fears of supply disruptions. Earlier this week, …
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New sustainability body expects voluntary adoption of norms at first
by Reutersby ReutersBy Huw Jones LONDON – Companies in the United States and elsewhere will voluntarily use new global climate-related disclosures even if making them a mandatory requirement takes longer, the chair …
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– Marsh & McLennan, the world’s largest insurance broker, said on Thursday it will exit all of its businesses in Russia. “We intend to transfer ownership of our Russian businesses …
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By Seher Dareen – Gold steadied near the $2,000 an ounce level on Thursday, after big gyrations over the past couple of sessions, as its safe-haven appeal was supported by …
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Columbus Police Say Police Impersonator Gave Victim an Indecent Proposal
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department has reported an incident involving a man impersonating a police officer harassing a female victim. According to the department, Jason D. Bridenstine was …
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– Warner Music Group said Thursday it is suspending operations in Russia, as all three major labels have issued a call for an end to the violence in Ukraine. Warner …
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Russian energy import freeze would hit Germany as hard as Covid – source
by Reutersby ReutersBERLIN – A short-term freeze on energy imports from Russia resulting from its invasion of Ukraine is likely to cause a collapse in German gross domestic product similar to that …
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Delaware State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Fatal Crash
Wilmington, DE – Delaware State Police officers are investigating a single-vehicle crash that happened on Interstate 495 Wednesday night. According the Delaware State Police, on Wednesday, at approximately 5:39 p.m., …
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– Russia’s central bank said on Thursday that it was introducing restrictions on local firms’ access to foreign-currency cash for the next six months, the latest step to preserve precious …
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New York City armed robbers held gun to 3-year-old child’s head, police
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineNEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking to identify two suspects in a heinous armed robbery. According to police, the brazen suspects pulled a gun …
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New Jersey’s Labor Commissioner Impeachment for Pandemic Fiasco, Unemployment Woes, Office Closures
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ – Weeks after Governor Phil Murphy met with his peers at the National Governor’s Association’s annual convention, signaling an end to the pandemic phase of COVID-19, New Jersey’s …
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Instant view – Inflation over Russia risks: ECB to end bond-buying in Q3
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON – The European Central Bank said on Thursday it would end asset purchases in the third quarter, as soaring inflation outweighed concerns about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for now. …
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Ukraine war damage tops $100 billion so far, economic adviser says
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Lawder WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s top government economic adviser Oleg Ustenko said on Thursday that invading Russian forces have so far destroyed at least $100 billion worth of infrastructure, …
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Rutgers Prep Student to Represent Somerset County at Scripps National Spelling Bee
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSOMERSET, NJ – Rutgers Pres student Nitya Kathiravan is moving ahead. Ms. Kathiravan will represent Somerset County at the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the Somerset County Library …
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Central banks rush to stimulus exit as inflation jumps, wary of Ukraine fallout
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON – The European Central Bank’s announcement on Thursday that it plans to end stimulus in the third quarter of 2022 shows that policymakers across the developed world remain laser-focused …