V.P. Harris, embattled California Governor Newsom cancel scheduled political rally

Vice President Kamala Harris has canceled her Friday rally with California Gov. Gavin Newsom after at least twelve Americans died during several terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. Harris had initially planned to hold a “car…

Politics

Jobless claims rise as extended unemployment benefits due to expire

The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 353,000 last week as the economy continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The Bureau of Labor Statistics figure released Thursday presents a slight…

Business News

Facebook considering getting into the “political misinformation” business too

Facebook is considering creating a commission to advise the tech giant on election-related issues including misinformation, The New York Times reported. The tech company reportedly contacted several academics and policy experts to…

Politics·Tech and Gaming

New toolkit helps parents identify Critical Race Theory in local schools

Heritage Action announced the launch of a website for parents and activists who want to keep Critical Race Theory (CRT) out of the classroom on Thursday, according to a statement to the…

Politics·School and Education News

Man Indicted for Allegedly Straw Purchasing Handguns in Suburban Chicago Store

CHICAGO — A man has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly straw purchasing handguns in a suburban Chicago store on behalf of another individual. JUSTIN GARCIA purchased a handgun in…

Box Elder Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Sex Crimes

Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Box Elder, South Dakota, man convicted of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet was…

Conspirator in Scheme to Defraud a Maryland Company of More Than $2 Million Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison

Baltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar today sentenced Chonnathason Has, a/k/a Bora Has, age 54, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to three years in federal prison, followed by three years…

Billings methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to 12 years in prison

BILLINGS — A Billings man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine after law enforcement officers seized about eight pounds of the drug and three loaded handguns from his vehicle during a stop near…

Unhappy ending for Billings massage parlor owner who pushed employees to offer sexual services

BILLINGS – A Billings woman who owned and operated massage parlors in Billings admitted allegations on Tuesday that she enticed women to work and provide prostitution services in her businesses, Acting U.S. Attorney…

Trans militia leader’s mosque bombing provoked by gender dysphoria, lawyer says

An attorney for the militia leader who orchestrated the bombing of a Minnesota mosque says the bomber now identifies as a woman and the mosque attack was fueled by gender dysphoria and…

US and World News

Police union threatens lawsuit over De Blasio vaccine mandate for cops in NYC

The largest New York Police Department labor union privately told members it would sue the city if officers were forced to get a coronavirus vaccine, the New York Post reported. “If the…

New York News·Police Blotter

Dozens of Californstudents and their parents on summer vacation stranded in Afghanistan

Dozens of California students and parents are reportedly stranded in Afghanistan after visiting the country on a summer vacation, the Los Angeles Times reported. At least 24 students and 16 parents from…

In the News

Berlin man wins $50k playing Maryland Lottery Cash Payout

He generally gets scratch-offs with change from buying a soda or snack at a convenience store or with proceeds from small Maryland Lottery wins. That strategy paid off to the tune of…

Maryland News

Street man turns $30 in $50,000 lottery win

A Harford County resident said he was so excited over his $50,000 Maryland Lottery win that he endured two sleepless nights until he could claim the prize on his lucky FAST PLAY ticket. Loyal…

Maryland News

Lucky man wins $100,000 on scratch-off ticket

A 56-year-old Prince George’s County man said he had a good feeling when he purchased a group of instant tickets last week. That good feeling led to his winning $100,000 on a…

Maryland News

Union carpenter wins $10,000 on scratch off bought at Upper Chichester Wawa

John G., a 39-year-old union carpenter from Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, recently purchased a DREAMIN’ XXL Instant Game ticket while visiting Wawa #854 in Claymont. After scratching the ticket while filling up his…

Pennsylvania News

Afghan Army commander says they couldn’t fight after being abandoned by Biden, U.S.

An Afghan Army commander said Wednesday that the reason his troops couldn’t fight any longer against the Taliban was largely because they felt abandoned by the U.S. and President Joe Biden. “It’s…

Government News·US and World News

Woman Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Assault With a Dangerous Weapon

Spokane – Joseph H. Harrington, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Kathleen Joy Yallup, age 45, of Parker, Washington, was sentenced today after having been found…

Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Assault With a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury

Spokane – Joseph H. Harrington, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Bruce Warren Sampson, Jr., age 38, of Toppenish, Washington, was sentenced today after having been…

Bodies of victims exhumed in an effort to identify victims of 80s serial killers

The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has a small group of deputies who, in addition to their regular duties, review and investigate unsolved “Cold Cases”. Generally, the team focuses on unsolved homicides, missing…

California News·Police Blotter

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