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Florida Law and Order Priorities Highlighted by Governor DeSantis, AG Moody, Sheriff Judd

[ad_1] Florida Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted law and order priorities, including protecting from fentanyl and illegal drugs, and curbing illegal immigration, with Attorney General Ashley Moody, Sheriff Grady Judd, and others in law enforcement. Last year, Governor DeSantis signed legislation establishing the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) grant program, which provides law enforcement with […]

Finance

Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government’s King’s Speech

[ad_1] LONDON — Britain’s Conservative government set out a pre-election policy slate including tougher sentences for serious crimes and promises of elusive economic growth on Tuesday in a speech delivered by King Charles III at the grand State Opening of Parliament. The king read out a speech written by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government, outlining […]

World News

Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government’s King’s Speech

[ad_1] LONDON — Britain’s Conservative government is setting out a pre-election policy slate including tougher sentences for criminals and measures to tame inflation and boost economic growth at the grand State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday. King Charles III will read out a speech, written by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government, outlining its legislative plans […]

US News

‘Stand with Trump’ becomes a rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on the US justice system

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Moments after Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he hoarded classified documents and then conspired to obstruct an investigation about it, the Republicans in Congress had his back. Speaker Kevin McCarthy dashed off a fundraising email decrying the “witch hunt” against the former president and urging donors to sign […]

Sports

AP source: Aaron Judge, Yankees reach $360M, 9-year deal

[ad_1] SAN DIEGO — Aaron Judge has issued his ruling: Court remains in session in the Bronx. Judge is staying with the New York Yankees on a $360 million, nine-year contract, according to a person familiar with baseball’s biggest free agent deal ever. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of […]

Technology

Holmes’ former partner faces sentencing in Theranos case

[ad_1] A former Theranos executive learns Wednesday whether he will be punished as severely as his former lover and business partner for peddling the company’s bogus blood-testing technology that duped investors and endangered patients. The sentencing for Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, who was convicted in July of fraud and conspiracy, comes less than three weeks after […]

US News

FBI: Polygamous leader had 20 wives, many of them minors

[ad_1] FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The leader of small polygamous group near the Arizona-Utah border had taken at least 20 wives, most of them minors, and punished followers who did not treat him as a prophet, newly filed federal court documents show. Samuel Bateman was a former member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of […]

Finance

Mississippi grain company’s ex-CEO indicted on fraud charges

[ad_1] GREENVILLE, Miss. — The former leader of a Mississippi grain storage and processing company has been indicted on federal and state charges, more than a year after the company filed for bankruptcy, prosecutors said Tuesday. John R. Coleman, 46, of Greenwood, Mississippi, is the former CEO of Express Grain Terminals, LLC. A federal grand […]

US News

Brother finds body Baltimore firefighters missed in building

[ad_1] BALTIMORE — Several hours after firefighters extinguished a warehouse fire in southwest Baltimore early Sunday, the scene was eerily quiet as Donte Craig stepped through the charred rubble, trying to remain hopeful. He was looking for his older brother James Craig Jr., who leased the warehouse for his demolition and hauling business. After hearing […]

Breaking News

Vandalism at Missouri elementary school includes a swastika

[ad_1] Police in Springfield, Missouri, are investigating after vandals spray-painted a swastika during a vandalism spree at an elementary school that is under construction SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Police in Springfield, Missouri, are investigating after a swastika was sprayed on an elementary school during a vandalism spree. The vandalism at York Elementary School, which is under […]

US News

Colorado gay club shooting suspect set to return to court

[ad_1] The suspect accused of entering a Colorado gay nightclub clad in body armor and opening fire with an AR-15-style rifle, killing five people and wounding 17 others, is set to appear in court again Tuesday DENVER — The suspect accused of entering a Colorado gay nightclub clad in body armor and opening fire with […]