SWAT teams to descend on Kearny neighborhood but officials say it’s only a drill
Kearny, NJ – Residents near Oakwood Avenue could be forgiven for thinking something serious was unfolding as armored vehicles and tactical gear-clad officers appeared on their quiet streets—but the dramatic police presence…
Russian foreign minister to hold talks with Donbass officials on Friday
MOSCOW – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will hold talks with officials from the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk republics of eastern Ukraine on Friday on their plans to open embassies in Moscow,…
Ukraine lobbies U.S. officials for bans on Russia software, aviation -diplomat
By Raphael Satter – Ukraine’s government is lobbying the Biden administration to cut Russia off from U.S. software updates, to ban Russian flights, and to block the supply of goods to Russia’s…
Top U.S. foreign policy officials arrive at White House as Russia-Ukraine crisis simmers
WASHINGTON – Top U.S. foreign policy officials arrived at the White House on Monday as Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was weighing a request by two regions of eastern Ukraine to…
U.S., Saudi officials discuss managing market pressures from possible Russian invasion
– U.S. officials held discussions with Saudi Arabia about a “collaborative approach” to managing potential market pressures stemming from a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday. “In…
Jury convicts Washington woman of cyberstalking for harassing, threatening Montana man, public officials
MISSOULA — A jury today convicted a Washington woman of cyberstalking a Montana man she met online and public officials by hacking the man’s email and sending harassing and threatening communications, U.S.…
U.S. officials won’t confirm reports on possible Russia invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday
By David Lawder and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON -Senior U.S. officials on Sunday said they could not confirm reports that U.S. intelligence indicates that Russia is planning to invade Ukraine on Wednesday, but…
Colorado bill would criminalize threats against election officials
By Jason Szep and Linda So WASHINGTON -Colorado lawmakers are seeking stronger protections for election workers after an unprecedented year of terroristic threats inspired by former President Donald Trump’s false voting-fraud claims,…
Russian forces at 70% of level needed for full Ukraine invasion – U.S. officials
By Phil Stewart and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON – Russia has in place about 70% of the combat power it believes it would need for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is sending…
Texas man charged with threatening Georgia election officials pleads not guilty
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON – A Texas man accused by U.S. federal prosecutors of threatening to kill election and government officials during a wave of violent rhetoric by believers in former…
Taliban has reportedly killed scores of Afghanistan officials
A U.N. report seen by Reuters says the Taliban and its allies are believed to have killed scores of former Afghan officials, security force members and people who worked with the international…
Lawmakers urge U.S. Olympic officials to defend outspoken athletes at Beijing Games
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers on Monday urged U.S. Olympic officials to prepare to defend American athletes from possible Chinese government retaliation should they choose to speak out about China’s rights abuses during next…
Five vehicles, including bus on bridge when it collapsed, Pittsburgh officials report
PITTSBURGH, PA – At 6:39 a.m. on January 28, rescue crews responded to the Forbes Avenue Bridge in Frick Park after the bridge collapsed near Forbes and South Braddock. Five vehicles and…
China reports jump in COVID cases among Olympic athletes, officials
(Refiles to remove extra word “athletes” in first paragraph) BEIJING -Daily COVID-19 infections among athletes and team officials at the Beijing Winter Olympics jumped to 19 on Friday from two a day…
Two Suffolk County healthcare officials arrested for forging COVID-19 vaccination cards, charging $220 each
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – Two healthcare officials have been arrested for forging COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards and entering the false information into the New York State Immunization Information System (“NYSIIS”) to indicate…
Newark officials expecting up to seven inches of snow, parking rules in effect
NEWARK, NJ – Snow Accumulations of Up to 7 Inches Expected on Saturday, January 29th – Residents Asked to Be Mindful of No Parking on Snow Covered Roadways Signs Newark Public Safety…
White House to hold second Competition Council meet on Monday -federal officials
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – The White House is set to hold the second meeting of its Competition Council on Monday, federal agencies said on Sunday. Officials from two federal agencies told…
Texas Man Arrested for Making Election-Related Threats to Government Officials
ATLANTA – Chad Stark has been arrested in Travis County, Texas for allegedly sending threatening election-related communications to government officials on Jan. 5, 2021. This is the first criminal case brought by…
Chinese Officials Call To End Overseas Deliveries Because Of Omicron Variant
Officials in Beijing have urged for an end to overseas deliveries, saying that the Omicron coronavirus variant can spread by opening packages that originate in other countries, BBC News reported. The officials…
Environmentalists Rattled After Top White House Climate Officials Resign
Two unexpected resignations by senior White House climate officials have rattled environmental activists within and outside the administration, Politico reported. White House Council for Environmental Quality (CEQ) environmental justice director Cecilia Martinez…
Biden Border Officials Barely Implementing Remain In Mexico Policy After Months Fighting It
The Biden administration is returning migrants in small numbers to Mexico as it rolls out the resumption of the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy, also known as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP),…
Eric Adams says he would vaccinate children if city health officials ask him
Democrat New York City Mayor Eric Adams says when it comes to mandating COVID-19 vaccines for school children, “We’re going to do that.” As the omicron variant spreads, the CDC has noted…
Toms River Council President lands misogynistic farewell as town’s only female elected officials depart
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was a bittersweet moment on the Toms River Township Council Tuesday night as the township bid farewell to its only two elected female officials, Councilwoman Maria Maruca…
Here’s How Popular Top Officials Are Among Americans
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is the most popular federal official among a group of 11 that includes congressional leaders, Dr. Anthony Fauci and President Joe Biden, new polling shows.…
Democrats Urge Health Officials To Require Vaccination Or Negative Test For Domestic Flights
A group of Democratic lawmakers sent letters to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday asking officials to require proof of vaccination or a…
California Man Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Making Threats Against Political Officials And Journalists Relating To The Outcome Of The 2020 Presidential Election
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ROBERT LEMKE, a California man who threatened members of Congress and journalists in connection with the outcome…
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