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Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted Tuesday on federal fraud charges alleging it improperly raised millions of dollars to pay informants to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan and other extremist groups, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.The civil rights group faces charges including wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in the case brought by the Justice Department in Alabama, where the organization is based.
The indictment came shortly after SPLC revealed the existence of a criminal investigation into its... Read More
Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted on Tuesday to launch a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history.The 52-46 vote was the first step in a budget process that Republicans hope will unlock the funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. Senate Democrats have blocked money for those agencies since mid-February, demanding policy changes after the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents.
Republicans are now trying to fund the two agencies through a complicated,... Read More
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.According to a family spokesperson, Alan's wife, Suzanne Osmond, and their eight sons were with him at his home in Lehi, Utah, at the time of his death. Prior to his passing, Alan used a wheelchair and spent a week in intensive care before returning home Thursday on hospice.
A talented songwriter and performer, Alan Osmond helped write some of the Osmond Brothers' biggest hits, including “One Bad Apple,” “Crazy... Read More
Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guilty
MIAMI (AP) — A teenager charged with killing his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship filed a not-guilty plea Tuesday and waived his appearance at a hearing in Miami federal court.Timothy Hudson has received the indictment and is waiving his appearance at an arraignment scheduled for Wednesday, defense attorney Eric Cohen said in a court filing. The 16-year-old also signed the one-page document.
Cohen didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking further comment
Hudson is being prosecuted as an adult in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, whose body... Read More
Gunman who fired on tourists at Mexican pyramid carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massacre
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The gunman who opened fire on tourists at Mexico’s iconic Teotihuacan pyramids carried materials that were apparently related to the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School, authorities said Tuesday, a day after the attack that killed a Canadian woman and left at least 13 people injured.Although officials did not mention Columbine by name, they referred to several books and handwritten notes that belonged to the gunman and referenced attacks in the United States in April 1999. Monday marked the 27th anniversary of the massacre in Colorado.
Among... Read More
Top Stories
- Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants
- Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
- Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president
- Florida's attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
- Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
- Stocks slip and oil prices rise on uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks
- In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say
- 2 US officials killed in Mexico crash after anti-drug operation worked for CIA, AP sources say
- Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case
- Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for them
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- Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
- Rex Heuermann told ex-wife he murdered Gilgo Beach victims at family's home, documentary reveals
- Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden cheered as she wins Authors Guild honor
- Late Queen Elizabeth II's legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth
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