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Month: November 2023

‘Greed and corruption’: Federal jury convicts veteran DEA agents in bribery conspiracy

By JIM MUSTIAN and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal jury convicted two longtime U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors Wednesday of leaking confidential information to defense attorneys as part of a bribery conspiracy that prosecutors say imperiled high-profile cases and the lives of overseas drug informants. The Manhattan jury found John

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Supreme Court gun case could reverse protections for domestic violence survivors. One woman has a message for the justices.

By TOM HANSON Click here for updates on this story     TEXAS (KTVT) — Barbara Pettis still vividly remembers the phone call she received on the night of August 24. From the other end of the line, a frantic voice told her Jaylen Sarah Hasty, her great-grandniece from South Carolina, was murdered. “She had been shot

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10 alleged Gambino crime family members and associates face racketeering charges

By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Ten alleged Gambino crime family members and associates have been charged with racketeering conspiracy, extortion, witness retaliation and union-related crimes in a bid for control of New York’s carting and demolition industries, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. The 10 defendants were named in a 16-count indictment. All but one were

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Democratic governors want more funding for security at places of worship in wake of threats

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic governors across the country are sending a joint letter to leaders in Congress calling for additional funds for security at places of worship. The call comes as concerns rise over potential threats against Jewish and Muslim communities motivated by the Israel-Hamas war. Other national leaders,

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Liberal and moderate candidates take control of school boards in contentious races across US

By BROOKE SCHULTZ and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Liberal and moderate candidates have won seats in high-profile polarizing elections against social conservatives across the U.S. Candidates backed by Moms for Liberty and the 1776 Project, groups that question open discussions on race and sexuality in schools, lost Tuesday in closely watched

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Newly installed rainbow crosswalk in Swarthmore defaced with homophobic slurs

By MADELEINE WRIGHT Click here for updates on this story     SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Residents in Swarthmore woke up to find the newly installed rainbow crosswalk defaced with homophobic slurs. Volunteers spent hours Tuesday repainting the rainbow crosswalk at South Chester Road and Park Avenue in Swarthmore after somebody vandalized it. Jenifer Phillips from Drexel

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House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up

By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans issued subpoenas Wednesday to members of President Joe Biden’s family, taking their most aggressive step yet in an impeachment inquiry bitterly opposed by Democrats that is testing the reach of congressional oversight powers. The long-awaited move by Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House

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The owners of a funeral home where 190 sets of human remains were ‘improperly stored’ have been arrested

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The owners of a Colorado funeral home were arrested Wednesday in Oklahoma, weeks after 190 sets of human remains were discovered “improperly stored” at their business, authorities say. Jon Hallford and Carie Hallford were arrested on suspicion of abuse of a corpse, theft, money laundering and forgery, according to a news

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Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to a clandestine start at MLB’s general manager meetings

By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start. “Special player, that’s all I’ll say,” said Chris Young, general manager of the World Series champion Texas Rangers. “We’re going to be interested in

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Seis detenidos deja protesta frente a la sede del PSOE en Madrid contra proyecto de ley de amnistía

Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — Unas 7.000 personas, según estimaciones de la Delegación del Gobierno en la Comunidad de Madrid, se concentraron este martes por la noche en zonas aledañas a la sede del Partido Socialista Obrero Español en Madrid para protestar contra el proyecto de ley de amnistía que Pedro Sánchez está

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MLS player ‘forcibly removed’ from referee’s locker room, says US and Canadian refereeing body

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — A soccer player was “forcibly removed” after entering the match officials’ locker room after the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoff game between FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls earlier this month, according to the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA). The incident occurred after Cincinnati defeated the Red

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