R&B singer R. Kelly’s obstruction trial begins in Chicago
By Brendan O’Brien CHICAGO – R&B singer R. Kelly’s latest federal trial began on Monday with the selection of a jury to hear charges that …
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Global Entry Begins Touchless, Receipt-less Processing at ORD
CHICAGO– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is pleased to announce technological enhancements to the Global Entry kiosks at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) tomorrow, …
U.S. Senate begins vote to advance Democrats’ $430 billion climate, tax and drug bill
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Saturday began a vote to hold debate on a landmark $430 billion bill that would reduce carbon emissions that …
Inspector General Begins Criminal Investigation Into Deleted Secret Service Texts
Inspector General Begins Criminal Investigation Into Deleted Secret Service Texts Jennie Taer on July 22, 2022 A federal watchdog has opened a criminal probe into …
Twitter Begins Censoring Anti-Pedophile Term After Left-Wing Pressure Campaign
Twitter Begins Censoring Anti-Pedophile Term After Left-Wing Pressure Campaign Laurel Duggan on July 22, 2022 Twitter began censoring the word “groomer” after left-wing media watchdog …
Thai opposition grills PM in parliament as censure debate begins
BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha fended off accusations of corruption and economic mismanagement in a televised session of parliament on Tuesday, as a …
Bring the Family, The Monmouth County Fair Begins This Week
by Monmouth County, NJ FREEHOLD — From blue ribbons to racing pigs, the Monmouth County Fair pulses with energy while retaining all the charm of …
Evesham Junior Police Academy Begins
EVESHAM, NJ – The 14th Evesham Township Junior Police Academy class has shown up for duty and learning what it takes to become a police …
The Next Class of Future Frederick Police Officers Begins at Police Academy
FREDERICK, MD – A new group of cadets has arrived for training at the Frederick Police Academy on their journey to become police officers. On …
Russia-EU gas flows through Nord Stream 1 plummet as maintenance begins
BERLIN/LONDON – Physical gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline from Russia to Germany plunged on Monday morning as maintenance of the pipeline got …
Sweden’s AB Volvo begins to lay off some Russian employees
HELSINKI – Truck maker AB Volvo had begun laying off some of its Russian staff and to scale down operations, but has not made a …
NZ central bank’s new governance board begins work July 1
WELLINGTON – New Zealand central bank’s new governance board, created by the government to strengthen decision making and accountability, will start work on Friday. The …
NY Fed begins publishing corporate bond market distress index
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK – The Federal Reserve of New York will publish monthly updates on the U.S. corporate bond market to help identify …
WEEK OF LUXURY AUCTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS AT DOYLE BEGINS JUNE 18
Doyle is pleased to present this exciting auction showcasing over 100 lots of luxurious trunks, suitcases, bags and other items by the legendary firm Louis …
Traitor or ‘patsy’? Ex-CIA coder’s WikiLeaks U.S. trial begins
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK – A former CIA coder sent classified U.S. information to the WikiLeaks website out of spite due to personal disputes …
Fed’s George to retire in January, search for successor begins
(Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George will retire in January after 11 years as one of the U.S. central bank’s …
Reckitt says begins process ‘aimed at’ transferring Russian business
(Reuters) – Reckitt Benckiser Group said on Wednesday it had begun a process aimed at transferring ownership of its Russian business, becoming the first major …
Early voting in Ohio begins despite ongoing fight over U.S. congressional map
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) – Early voting began in Ohio on Tuesday for the May 3 primary elections, all but ensuring that voters will pick …
U.S. trial begins for member of Islamic State ‘Beatles’ cell
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON – An alleged member of a group of Islamic State militants that beheaded American hostages in Iraq and Syria, nicknamed “The …
U.S. begins flying Japanese non-lethal military aid to Ukraine
TOKYO – A U.S. Air Force cargo jet began shipping on Wednesday helmets and other non-lethal military kit donated by Japan to Ukraine, marking the …
Texas Begins Investigating Parents Of Transgender Kids For Potential Child Abuse
Texas officials are investigating parents of “transgender adolescents” for possible child abuse related to medical treatments such as puberty blockers and sex change surgeries, The …
North Fork Rancheria Begins Issuing Enhanced Tribal Card Through Agreement with CBP
MADERA COUNTY, CA— Through an agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California became the 13th …
‘Violent Gesture’: Russia Begins Military Drills With Belarus Near Ukrainian Border
Russia and Belarus began joint military drills on Thursday near the latter’s border with Ukraine amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and …
U.S. Army begins discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON -U.S. soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine will be immediately discharged, the U.S. Army said on Wednesday, saying the move was critical …
Olympics-Beijing torch begins COVID-shortened relay
By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING – Beijing’s COVID-shortened Olympic torch relay began on Wednesday with basketball great Yao Ming and a Chinese soldier wounded in …
December in Baltimore Begins with Three Separate Shootings
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – On December 1, 2021, at approximately 5:25 p.m., Northwest District patrol officers were dispatched to the 6600 block of Gist Avenue to …
Texas Man Who Allegedly Murdered 18 Elderly Women Over Two-Year Period Begins Trial
A man who allegedly murdered and burglarized 18 elderly women over a two-year period in the Dallas, Texas, area began trial on Monday, the Associated …
Xi Jinping Begins Plot To Extend His Reign Infinitely
Chinese President Xi Jinping is setting the stage for the government to adopt a “resolution” that would give him even more power to secure a …
New Jersey plastic straw ban begins today
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s ban on plastic straws begins today, instead patrons at bars and restaurants will be given biodegradable paper straws. A provision …
Phil Murphy could be leading Jack Ciattarelli nearly 2 to 1 as early voting begins in New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has taken a commanding lead out of the gates as the 2021 gubernatorial election kicked off with …
Barack Obama heading to New Jersey to stump for Phil Murphy as early voting begins
NEWARK, NJ – On Saturday, October 23, Governor Phil Murphy and President Barack Obama will host an early vote rally in Newark. For the first …
Federal Reserve Begins Taking Steps To Fight Growing Inflation
The Federal Reserve said in September that it would begin taking steps to combat growing inflation in the U.S. economy, according to notes from a …
Google Begins Appeal Of $5 Billion Fine, Disputes Allegations It’s A Monopoly
Google began its appeal Monday of a $5 billion fine levied by a European regulator over alleged market abuses. The European Commission slapped the tech …
Apple, Google Delete Putin Critic’s App As Russian Parliamentary Voting Begins
Google and Apple removed a voting app promoted by supporters of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny from its app stores Friday, the day Russian parliamentary elections …