’80 is the new 40,’ White House quips, pressed on Biden’s election bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Friday addressed a fresh round of questions about President Joe Biden’s ability to run for reelection given his age with a one-liner: “80 is the…
LaBelle Man Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison For Armed Robbery Of A Pawnshop
Fort Myers, FL – U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell today sentenced Raynaldo Ray Quiroga (37, LaBelle) to 40 years in federal prison for robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime of…
Biden approval rating drops to new low of 40%, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden’s public approval rating fell to a new low of 40% this week, a clear warning sign for his Democratic Party as it seeks…
Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder, Role in Courthouse Shooting, Other Violence
TYIESE WARREN, also known as “Loose Screw,” 21, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 480 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of…
Coffee County Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Murder While Trafficking Drugs Along with Other Gun and Drug Charges
Montgomery, Alabama – On March 8, 2022, Jareece Edward Blackmon, 28, from Enterprise, Alabama, was sentenced to 40 years in prison on federal gun and drug charges, including a charge of…
China aims to boost big-bank loans to small business over 40% in 2022
BEIJING/SHANGHAI – China aims to boost lending to small businesses from large commercial banks by over 40% this year, Premier Li Keqiang told the annual meeting of parliament on Saturday. The government…
At Least 40 Killed, Including Civilians, Amid Russian Airstrikes In Ukraine
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has already left at least 40 Russian soldiers and “a few” Ukrainian civilians dead as of Thursday, multiple sources reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special…
Phil Murphy’s administration has released 40% of inmates and is now threatening to cut 60% of prison staff over vaccine mandate
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy isn’t done emptying the state’s prisons yet. After releasing over 2,000 convicted criminals under his emergency pandemic release program, the governor is making even…
Felon Who Possessed a .40 Caliber Ghost Gun and Marijuana Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Jovar Demetrius Jefferson, age 30, of Lanham, Maryland to six years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for…
‘May be soon’: Argentina’s $40 billion IMF deal trundles closer despite push-back
By Jorge Otaola and Adam Jourdan BUENOS AIRES – Argentina’s deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to refinance over $40 billion in debts is trudging closer to the finish line, despite…
Hong Kong group says retail traffic has dropped 40% from Dec
HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Retail Management Association said on Thursday retail traffic in the global financial hub has dropped 40% from December as a surge in coronavirus cases and tighter…
Biden’s Approval Rating Drops Below 40%
President Joe Biden’s nationwide average job approval rating fell below 40% for the first time Thursday, multiple sources reported. Biden’s mean approval rating sunk to 39.8% as of early Thursday, according to…
South Carolina Man Sentenced to 40 Years on Distribution of Methamphetamine, International Money Laundering, Gun Charges
ABINGDON, Va. – A Greenville, South Carolina man was sentenced today to 40 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine, international money laundering, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking…
Drug trafficker who attempted to shoot investigators sentenced to nearly 40 years in federal prison
BRUNSWICK, GA: A Liberty County man has been sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison after a jury found him guilty at trial on drug trafficking and firearms charges. Charles Hyde, 64,…
It is what it is, Toms River Council President says after seniors hit with 40% tax hike
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill set the stage to raise salaries for employees in his inner circle and confidential appointments. At Monday’s meeting, Council President Kevin Geoghegan presented,…
After releasing 40% of state prison inmates over COVID concerns, Testa fears Phil Murphy is not done yet
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa warned that a new round of prisoner releases and pandemic mandates by the Murphy administration will make New Jersey less safe and put corrections officers at…
Harrison Man Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison for Sexual Offenses Against Minors
BAY CITY – A Harrison man was sentenced to 480 months (40 years) in federal prison after having pleaded guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of children and for engaging in the…
Raleigh Eight Trey Crip Gangster Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for VICAR and Methamphetamine Distribution Convictions
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Raleigh man was sentenced today to 480 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of methamphetamine; possession with…
Two Armed Robbers Sentenced to a Total of 40 Years in Federal Prison
Memphis, TN – Corey Ray, 37, and Rodriguez Jones, 27, have been sentenced to a total of 40 years in federal prison for using a firearm during a crime of violence…
Poplar woman sentenced to 40 months in prison for distributing oxycodone on Fort Peck Indian Reservation
GREAT FALLS — A Poplar woman who admitted to being a long-time dealer of oxycodone pills on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation was sentenced today to 40 months in prison to be…
Heroin Dealer Sentenced to 40 Years for Causing Death
A man who distributed heroin to a young Cedar Falls, Iowa, woman in 2018 that resulted in her death was sentenced on December 3, 2021, to 40 years in federal prison. Eric…
Aliquippa, Pa. Man Looking at 5 to 40 Years after Pleading Guilty to Drug Possession
PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Ossie Foster, age…
Manchester Woman Sentenced to 40 Months for Participating in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
CONCORD – Melissa Gazaway, 34, of Manchester, was sentenced to 40 months for conspiracy to distribute, and possess with intent to distribute, fentanyl and crack cocaine,…
Twice-Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 40 Years for Creating and Trafficking in Images and Videos of Child Sexual Abuse
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a Michigan teen and trafficking in child sexual abuse images and videos. He was previously convicted…
Puerto Rican Man Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison for Smuggling $3.75 Million Onboard a Vessel Interdicted Near Brewers Bay, St. Thomas, USVI
St. Thomas, USVI – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that Jerry Kirkland-Marrero, 31, from Puerto Rico, was sentenced today to 40 months imprisonment, followed by 30 months of supervised release, for…
Senate Republicans Counter Left Wing Climate Proposals With Plan To Reduce Emissions 40% By 2050
Top Senate Republicans unveiled what they said was a comprehensive strategy to promote U.S. energy independence and innovation while maintaining the nation’s competitive edge. The proposal would ultimately create jobs across the…
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