The Justice Department's internal watchdog said Thursday it will investigate how the department complied with a law requiring the release of investigative files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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A casual conversation with a group of friends elicited this comment from one woman:“ It’ s time to start using your miles.”. As baby boomers reach age 80, in better health and more wealth than any previous generation, we are confronted with a new financial planning challenge: Spending that m…
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The man was arrested and charged with grand theft for allegedly removing Lego mini figures from boxes and replacing them with dried pasta.
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Federal law enforcement agencies have lost thousands of employees as the administration reshapes priorities and reduces workforce size.
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Trump’s jibes about making Canada the 51st state and his tensions with NATO prompted Canadians to rethink their reliance on the U.S.
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The decision to reclassify marijuana would represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades, removing barriers to researching the drug's potential use cases.
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Senate Republicans voted to advance a $70 billion plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the next three years, ignoring Democrats' demands for guardrails on immigration enforcement agents.
Republicans across the country are grappling with how to campaign amid high gas prices after weaponizing the issue during the Biden years.
Here’s the latest for Thursday, April 23: Iran fires on at least three boats in Strait of Hormuz; Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington; Train collision in Denmark; Candidates for governor debate in California.
Senate takes key step toward funding ICE and border patrol with only GOP votes
The DOJ indicted Southern Poverty Law Center for paying informants in hate groups without telling its donors. The FBI has also long paid informants.
It's another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general.
Here's the latest for Wednesday, April 22nd: Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Pope Leo XIV visits Equatorial Guinea; Warner shareholders set to vote on Paramount's $81 billion takeover; Sony's AI robot is beating human pros at table tennis.
The US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, impacting its economy and oil exports.
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The first official train to travel on the tracks between Old Fort and Black Mountain since Hurricane Helene went through on Saturday. The train, which came from Hickory, stopped in Old Fort for 30 minutes, greeted by a crowd of supporters and onlookers.
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Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
"Adults — regardless of their relationship to the youth — who contribute to the delinquency of minors through action, inaction, encouragement, or audience participation will be appropriately charged."
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said Thursday it will investigate how the department complied with a law requiring the release of investigative files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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The man was arrested and charged with grand theft for allegedly removing Lego mini figures from boxes and replacing them with dried pasta.
Federal law enforcement agencies have lost thousands of employees as the administration reshapes priorities and reduces workforce size.
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The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded guilty to all counts.
The warrant includes explicit language describing the statements allegedly made by the man.
“A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
Jessica Finley pleaded guilty on Thursday on the second day of testimony in the trial against her.
McDowell Tech is growing, but aging buildings remain a concern. Leaders shared the latest during Old Fort’s meeting Monday.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein wants 15% raises for law enforcement and nurses, and starting teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast.
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Among the most significant gains will come from the cardboard baler, which is expected to reduce cardboard hauling trips from about 156 per year to 17.