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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
Nevada union might not endorse, but it isn't staying quiet
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's most politically powerful union, the casino workers' Culinary Union, is so far staying quiet on whether it will endorse a candidate as the Democratic presidential race swings west, but Joe…
Official: Puerto Rico govt loses $2.6M in phishing scam
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's government has lost more than $2.6 million after falling for an email phishing scam, according to a senior official.
DA: Man innocent in case tied to ex-cop charged in raid
HOUSTON (AP) — Prosecutors said Wednesday they believe a second person who was convicted based on what they allege is false testimony by an ex-Houston police officer whose cases are being reviewed following a 2019 …
Bloomberg once blamed end of 'redlining' for 2008 collapse
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the height of the 2008 economic collapse, then-New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the elimination of a discriminatory housing practice known as “redlining” was responsible for instigating th…
Milwaukee man charged in pregnant woman's fatal shooting
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Prosecutors on Wednesday charged a Milwaukee man in a drive-by shooting that killed a pregnant mother of five who was on board a party bus.
Dozens of electronic devices seized at ex-convict's home
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators are studying large amounts of materials including 20 to 40 electronic devices seized from the home of an ex-convict charged with forcing some college students into prostitution or unpa…
Some Democrats fear fallout from Sanders atop the ticket
DENVER (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders' robust start in
With impeachment over, critics see Trump 'retribution tour'
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the week since his acquittal on impeachment charges, a fully emboldened President Donald Trump is demonstrating his determination to assert an iron grip on government, pushing his Justice Depar…
3rd person pleads to federal charges in Missouri man's death
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A third person has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the death of a developmentally delayed Missouri man whose body was found encased in concrete.
2 Ohio State football players dismissed amid rape charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two Ohio State University football players were kicked off the team Wednesday after being charged with rape and kidnapping.
Jury deliberations start in Michael Avenatti extortion trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jury deliberations began Wednesday in California lawyer Michael Avenatti's extortion trial.
Guatemala lawmakers OK controversial NGO regulations
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan lawmakers approved changes to laws on non-governmental organizations that would give the executive branch the authority to allow such groups to operate or shut them down if they are…
Judge declines to dismiss abuse charge against pediatrician
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A judge on Wednesday declined to dismiss a complaint charging a Wisconsin pediatrician with physically injuring an infant he was adopting with his wife.
Virginia woman accused of abducting 4 kids found in Indiana
PLAINFIELD, Ind. (AP) — A Virginia woman accused of abducting her four children and leading authorities on a nationwide chase for several months was taken into custody Wednesday morning in Indiana, authorities said…
Suspect in killing of Iowa pastor mentally unfit for trial
FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — A Fort Dodge man accused of beating a pastor to death outside a central Iowa church was found mentally unfit Wednesday to stand trial.