Chinese developer Shimao shares rise nearly 5% after more asset disposals
HONG KONG – Shares of cash-strapped Shimao Group rose on Monday after the Chinese developer and its chairman sold a Shanghai hotel and a stake …
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Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Conspiracy
On January 26, 2022, a man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced in federal court in Sioux City. Nicholas Griffin, 38, from Sioux City, …
Manchin Says He’d Vote To Confirm A Justice More Liberal Than He Is
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Thursday that he was open to confirming a Supreme Court justice that was more liberal than he is …
Truck driver sentenced to more than 3 years for smuggling undocumented migrants in back of tractor trailer
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 28-year-old truck driver was sentenced Wednesday to more than three years in federal prison for illegally transporting 51 undocumented migrants …
Prosecution of violent criminal street gang sends more than a dozen to prison, with others awaiting sentencing
WAYCROSS, GA: A series of sentencings and the guilty plea of a key defendant brings to 36 the number of defendants admitting guilt in Operation …
Sioux City Man Sentenced to More Than 25 Years in Federal Prison for Meth and Firearm Convictions
A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine and possessed a firearm during his drug trafficking was sentenced January 24, 2022, in federal court in Sioux …
Stamford Man Who Fraudulently Obtained More Than $4 Million in Covid-19 Relief Funds Pleads Guilty
Moustapha Diakhate, 46, of Stamford, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today via video conference before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea …
Biden administration to release 13 million more barrels of oil from strategic reserve
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Tuesday the release of millions of barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to combat soaring gas …
So long, Saturdays: More couples embrace weekday weddings
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The pandemic forced 30-year-old Stephanie Harnen to twice postpone her wedding. When she finally did get …
New Haven Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Offense
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL WEINSTEIN, 28, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District …
Border Agents Encountered More Than 2 Million Migrants In 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ended 2021 with more than 2 million migrant encounters. December 2021 numbers released Monday showed that border patrol encountered …
Early COVID Cases Harmed Sense Of Smell For More Than Half Of People, According To Study
A Swedish study found that 65% of individuals who recovered from COVID-19 were still experiencing some form of damage to their sense of smell 18 …
Chapel Hill Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years Imprisonment for Elder Fraud Home Repair Scheme
Greensboro, N.C. – Sandra J. Hairston, United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, announced today that JORGE ALBERTO GARCIA, also known as …
More than 200,000 cases of COVID-19 reported among the vaccinated in NJ over past 30 days
TRENTON, NJ – During today’s weekly COVID-19 press conference, Governor Phil Murphy released data that shows over 200,000 fully vaccinated and boosted New Jerseyans contract …
Ambridge Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison in Project Safe Childhood Case: Kevin Lude Also Ordered to Pay More than $72,000 to 22 Victims
PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court to 8 years’ imprisonment and 10 years’ supervised release on his conviction …
Amazon And Facebook Spent More Money Than Ever Lobbying In 2021
Amazon and Facebook parent company Meta spent more money in 2021 lobbying lawmakers and officials than any year before, according to lobbying disclosure filings. Amazon …
‘Free Speech Advocates’ Panic Over Parents’ Push For More Curriculum Transparency
Teachers, unions and “free speech advocates” argue that more school curriculum transparency would be equivalent to “educational gag orders,” experts told NBC News. State lawmakers …
Columbia Gang Member Sentenced to More than 12 Years for Selling Firearms
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — United States Attorney Corey F. Ellis announced today that Dashawn Terrell Swygert, 27, of Columbia, was sentenced to more than 12 years …
Armed Pharmacy Robbery Results In More Than Seven Year Sentence For Vallejo Perpetrator
SAN FRANCISCO – Lembrent Rubin was sentenced today in United States District Court to 89 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to robbery of …
Biden Says America Is ‘More Unified’ Now Than When He Took Office
President Joe Biden said America is now more unified than when took office, crediting his administration’s accomplishments for bringing the country together. When asked at …
Man Arrested More Than 2,700 Miles Away From Allegedly Murdered Woman Found In Motel Room
A man wanted in the connection with the killing of a woman at a Florida motel was arrested Friday in California, authorities announced Tuesday. Davis …
Hammond Resident Pleads Guilty to Possessing with Intent to Distribute More Than One Kilogram of Heroin
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Report: Phil Murphy planning to release even more prison inmates under new emergency order
TRENTON, NJ – When New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy renewed the COVID-19 pandemic state public health emergency order last Monday, he also renewed the state’s …
More than half of patients in this New Jersey hospital with COVID-19 are vaccinated
Elizabeth, NJ – Either Elizabeth, New Jersey is a COVID-19 anomaly or Governor Phil Murphy is not providing residents of the state with accurate and …
Ukraine Hit By Cyberattack, Russia Amasses More Troops As Biden-Putin Talks Stagnate
A cyberattack struck the Ukrainian government on Thursday, leaving a warning to “be afraid and expect the worst” on government websites, Reuters reported. The attack …
Former Chief Executive Officer Pleads Guilty To Embezzling More Than $15 Million From Her Employer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Donna Osowitt Steele, 52, of Taylorsville, N.C., appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer today and pleaded guilty to wire fraud, …
Onslow County Drug Trafficker Receives More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison
U.S. Attorney’s Heroin Education Action Team If you have knowledge of fraud, waste, abuse, or allegations of mismanagement involving disaster relief operations, contact the …
CDC, NJ Department of Health Change COVID-19 Quarantine Rules Again, Adding more Confusion
TRENTON, NJ – The CDC and New Jersey Department Of Health (DOH) have revised their general guidance on isolation and quarantine: If you tested positive …
Phil Murphy says unvaccinated are getting COVID more than the vaccinated in NJ
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Monday continued to push the narrative that the unvaccinated population in New Jersey are getting COVID-19 …
Border Patrol Arrested Four More Sex Offenders
EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrested four sex offenders. On Jan. 7, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Rio Grande City Border …
Serial Tax Fraudster Sentenced To More Than 19 Years In Federal Prison
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. today sentenced Michael Dexter Little to 19 years and 6 months in federal prison for …
Doctor Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Stealing More Than $500,000 from Former Employer
CAMDEN, N.J. – A doctor was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for defrauding his prior employer’s medical practice by stealing and forging the …
Asbury Park latest New Jersey city to enforce face mask mandate for bars, restaurants, salons, barbershops and more
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park officials have announced they intend to curb exposure to the COVID-19 virus by implementing a citywide mask mandate that …
Middle District Of Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects More Than $160 Million In Civil And Criminal Actions In Fiscal Year 2021
Tampa ― U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced today that the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) collected $160,946,371.39 related to criminal and civil matters in …
Moderna CEO says you’re going to need a fourth vaccination next fall and more after that
Guess what? If you’ve been fully vaccinated and boosted with Moderna’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, you’re not done yet, according to company CEO Stephane Bancel. Bancel …
Columbus man sentenced to more than 18 years in prison for robbing auto parts stores at gunpoint
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Columbus man was sentenced in federal court here today to 225 months in prison for armed robbery. Craishon Russell, 32, …
Former Westlake Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $9.3 Million in Ponzi Scheme
U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that Tara M. Brunst, 47, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, pleaded guilty in federal court today to participating in an …
Phil Murphy: If more people used public libraries, Democracy would not be threatened today
LONG BRANCH, NJ – As Americans use at-home and online resources to access the services once provided by public libraries, fewer people are actually using …
Associate of Violent Walterboro Gang Sentenced to More than 23 Years in Federal Prison on Gun Charges
Charleston, South Carolina — United States Attorney Corey F. Ellis announced today that Quentin John Fishburne, a/k/a “Q”, 40, of Walterboro, was sentenced to more …
U.S. Attorney’s Office recovers more than $36 million in civil, criminal actions in Fiscal Year 2021
SAVANNAH: The Southern District of Georgia recovered more than $36 million in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2021, including nearly $24 million in …
More than 1,300 Fake Championship Rings Worth $982K Seized in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI— During the holiday season, championship rings can be a fan favorite. Unfortunately, third party retailers are selling these counterfeit rings for top dollar conning …
Justice Department Awards More Than 10-Million To Support Criminal Justice Initiatives In The Western District Of New York
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, NY – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that the Justice Department has awarded grant funding …
European Natural Gas Prices Surge Higher As Russia Withholds More Supply
The price of natural gas skyrocketed more than 30% in Europe on Tuesday after Russia continued to withhold key supplies with winter weather approaching. While …
More Job Quits Than Ever As Openings Sit Near Record Highs
A record number of American workers quit their jobs in November 2021 as the gap between available jobs and potential workers continues to increase, the …
Cluck You: Joe Biden pledges a fairer, more competitive poultry industry
In July, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to create a fairer, more resilient, and more dynamic economy. Over the …
New Jersey records 35,000 COVID-19 cases on New Year’s Eve, tens of thousands more unaccounted for
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health has announced 34,617 new COVID-19 positive cases and tens of thousands of at-home positive tests and …
Twenty New Jersey School Districts shut down in-person learning for COVID-19 to start 2022, more to follow
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has remained silent as he returned from his family vacation in Central America as twenty school districts …
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces More Than $1.1 Million to Support Substance Abuse Programs in Western Ohio
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced today that the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (O.J.P.) awarded $1,199,650 in …
U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects More Than $14 Million in Criminal and Civil Actions in Fiscal Year 2021
U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced today that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio collected $14,351,785.37 in criminal and civil actions …
MSNBC Writer Says Trump Policy Toward Iran Did More Damage To American Credibility Than Biden’s Afghanistan Fiasco
An MSNBC writer said that former President Donald Trump’s policies toward Iran were more damaging to American credibility than President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. …