6 charged in decade long, multi-million dollar marriage fraud ring
Six people are accused of “selling the American dream” through a decade-long marriage fraud ring that helped immigrants obtain legal status in Massachusetts.
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Justice Department halts cooperation in Good and Pretti probes, state officials say
The federal government’s reversal raises questions about potential criminal charges against federal agents.
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Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJ
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal a...
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in 9 states
A federal judge in California has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote....
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Minnesota leaders say evidence from Metro Surge shootings is not being shared
Several Minnesota law enforcement officials are once again trying to get the federal government to share evidence from three high-profile shootings during Operation Metro Surge. The lawsuit, submitted last week by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Hennepin County Attorney...
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John Anderson, country music star whose hits included ‘Wild and Blue,’ dies at 71
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Anderson, whose high, yearning vocals on hits such as “Swingin,” “Wild and Blue” and “Black Sheep” helped earn him a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died at age 71. Anderson’s family announced his death Wednesday on his social media accoun...
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Witnesses tried to rescue man killed in fiery Moorhead crash
Several people rushed to help a man whose vehicle crashed into a tree in Moorhead. Despite living-saving efforts, the driver died from his injuries.
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Good Samaritan getting $1K gift after hopping on moving school bus to save 18 children
A bystander who jumped onto a moving school bus after the driver suffered a medical emergency is being hailed as a hero, and a local non-profit is giving him a $1,000 check for his actions. Ebro Ahmed was hanging out in Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood when he noticed the school bus r...
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Ford recalls over 102,000 F-Series pickups over faulty speedometer
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 102,000 vehicles due to a defect with the vehicle's speedometer.
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