Marketmind: Investors eye Aussie jobs data, digest Fed minutes
(Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever An insight into health of Australia’s labor market is the main focal point for markets in Asia on…
Starbucks seeks to pause union elections at U.S. cafes, claims misconduct
By Hilary Russ NEW YORK -Starbucks Corp on Monday accused the federal labor board overseeing union elections at its U.S. cafes of misconduct and asked for elections to be suspended nationwide pending…
CRU Opens in New Orleans’ French Quarter
Atlanta, GA (PRESS RELEASE) CRU Lounge, owned by Atlanta-based entrepreneur Dennis McKinley, already the largest black-owned restaurant nightlife chain and largest hookah lounge chain in the United States, has just opened its…
Column – Fed’s Powell could use Jackson Hole to flesh out QT thinking: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Fla. – The U.S. Federal Reserve’s plan to unwind its bond-bloated balance sheet has taken a backseat to its dramatic interest rate hikes of recent months – but…
Jury Convicts Veteran of Defrauding VA for Disability Benefits
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A federal jury convicted a Kansas veteran of wire fraud and theft of government funds in charges related to a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans…
Man Sentenced in International Drug Conspiracy
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Mexican national was sentenced to 100 months in prison in connection to an international drug ring that distributed large quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and marijuana from…
KC Man Shot Himself Before Being Arrested, Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegal Firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man who shot himself in the buttocks before being arrested was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm. Herbert Lee Jones,…
Charles Elsea, Jr., Leader Of A Prison Gang, Sentenced To Life In Prison For Drug And Money Laundering Offenses
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – On August 8, 2022, Charles Elsea, Jr., 44, a longtime inmate of the Tennessee Department of Corrections, was sentenced to life in prison by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer,…
Midterms: Takeaways from Tuesday’s U.S. primary elections
By James Oliphant WASHINGTON -The fight over abortion rights and former President Donald Trump’s influence loomed large as voters in several states went to the polls on Tuesday. Here are some takeaways…
Peculiar Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The owner of a Peculiar, Mo., business pleaded guilty in federal court today to tax evasion. Jason Rigoli, 42, waived his right to a grand jury and pleaded…
Cassville High School Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years for Sextortion Scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A southern Missouri high school teacher was sentenced in federal court today for a sextortion scheme in which 11 identified child victims, and dozens more child victims who have…
Illegal Pharmacy Operator Sentenced to Federal Prison
A man who illegally sold thousands of doses of controlled substances and misbranded prescription drugs was sentenced today to 15 months in federal prison, fined and ordered to forfeit over $500,000 in…
KC Man Sentenced for Armed Carjacking That Resulted in Police Pursuit, Fatal Collision
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in an armed carjacking that led to a high-speed chase in which he collided…
KC Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm. Jovell L. Swopes, 44, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark…
KC Medical Spa Owner Pleads Guilty to Illegal Treatments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The former owner of a Kansas City, Mo., medical spa pleaded guilty in federal court today to providing illegal treatments to his patients, several of whom suffered adverse…
KC Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man who was among five motorists speeding through midtown has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm after fleeing from police…
T-Mobile to pay $350 million in settlement over massive hacking
By Jonathan Stempel and Sara Merken (Reuters) – T-Mobile US Inc agreed on Friday to pay $350 million and spend an additional $150 million to upgrade data security to settle litigation over…
KC Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm at Nightclub Shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm during a shooting at a local nightclub. Dana McCoy, 53, was sentenced…
KC Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin, Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., pleaded guilty in federal court today on charges related to heroin and methamphetamine trafficking and to illegally possessing firearms. Brian K. Tice, 58, pleaded…
18 Defendants Indicted for Meth Conspiracy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Eighteen defendants have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in southwest Missouri after law enforcement officers…
KC Man Pleads Guilty to Leading $10 Million Conspiracy to Distribute 1,000 Kilos of Meth
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to being the leader of a nearly $10 million conspiracy to distribute almost 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine.…
Ohio Man Sentenced for Traveling to KC to Meet Child Victim for Sex
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Ohio man was sentenced in federal court today for traveling to Missouri in an attempt to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a 12-year-old child. Timothy M.…
KC Man Sentenced for Carjacking, Illegal Firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Missouri, man has been sentenced in federal court for carjacking and using the victim’s debit card to withdraw $500 from his bank account. Regginald Dace…
Make-A-Wish and ESPN announce the return of the “My Wish” series to SportsCenter on July 17
For each of the wishes featured in the “My Wish” series, ESPN cameras captured the experience in its entirety, beginning with the initial surprise of being told the wish would be granted,…
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