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Chinese national accused of illegally modifying DHS computers at border stations
Liu is charged with theft and damage of government property in a case involving 46 altered computers at three Maine border facilities.
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Man accused of throwing rocks at federal officers sentenced to 3 years in federal prison
Prosecutors say Elpidio Reyna, 40, threw rocks at federal officers leaving a command post in Paramount, California. One officer was injured and a window was shattered, according to Bill Essayli, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California.
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CIA officer found with $40 million in gold bars in his basement reaches tentative plea agreement
Government lawyers and Rush's attorney told a federal district court in Virginia that the resolution promotes the public interest, in part due to the extensive hurdles that dealing with classified material might create to a trial.
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Fed makes modest interest-rate hike, first in three years, plans for half-dozen more in 2022
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday.
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Lyft will add fuel surcharge to rider fees next week
Uber's similar policy took effect on Wednesday.
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Colorado Senate passes sales tax relief for small businesses
Legislation would allow small businesses with less than $100,000 in annual taxable sales to retain 5.3% of the state’s vendor fee beginning in 2023 rather than the 4% figure they can retain currently.
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Texas military leader ousted after ongoing concerns over border security operation
Critics had called for leader's resignation over ongoing problems related to the agency's role in Operation Lone Star (OLS), Texas
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California lawmakers vote against ending Newsom emergency powers
The resolution faced opposition from several organizations, including the California Hospital Association and the California Professional Firefighters.
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Incident Report: Bob Saget's fatal injuries possibly caused by fall on carpet
No specific object in the room could be identified as causing the injury that likely caused his death hours later.
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College officials can be personally liable for firing professor in free speech case, judge rules
Supreme Court abhors compelled speech because it "diminishes autonomy, stymies the search for truth, and extinguishes the debates necessary for the continuous improvement of our Republic," judge says.
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Michigan Senate approves pausing state gas tax for 6 months, Whitmer mum on veto
The bill aims to suspend the state fuel tax on gas, diesel, and alternative fuels starting April 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022, in reaction to per-gallon prices hitting record levels.
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Majority of Americans agree Disney wrong to oppose Florida's grades K-3 sex-ed ban bill, poll
Disney reportedly voiced opposition to bill amid pressure from employees
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Wholesale prices increase 10% annually in February, latest warning about economy under Biden
The increases are slightly less than those predicted by analysts