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Romance-turned-investment cryptocurrency scam broken up in two states, $5.4M recovered
The recovered $5.4 million is the largest amount of cryptocurrency retrieved in a single statewide operation, according to Florida's Office of the Attorney General.
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Markets signal optimism of U.S.-Iran resolution as oil prices fall and stock markets surge
The gains in U.S. stock markets this week have effectively erased the losses markets took since the start of the conflict on Feb. 28.
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Police shot and killed woman alleged to have kidnapped and assaulted child
Police responded to a 911 call, and they confronted the woman outside the store. The suspect then began "swiping the knife at the child, cutting him across the face," a deputy chief of the Omaha Police said.
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Tyler Robinson's defense team says more time needed for case
The defense won’t waive its right to a preliminary hearing but needs more time before a date is set, the court-appointed attorney for Tyler James Robinson, the 22-year-old man charged with the murder of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, said.
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Report: North Carolina surplus is $4,700 per taxpayer
North Carolina has more than enough money to pay its outstanding bills and earned a B grade in the 16th annual Financial State of the States 2025 report.
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Humberto’s rhythm with Imelda could save Carolinas
ategory 4 Hurricane Humberto, about 365 miles north-northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands at 11 a.m. Saturday, is expected to strengthen its 145 mph maximum sustained winds through the weekend. Its pull could be enough to interact with Tropical Cyclone Nine – the possible soon to be Hurricane Imelda – in the Atlantic Ocean and thwart major damage in North and South Carolina.
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DOJ 'weaponization' victim still in jail, seeks Trump pardon
Biden DOJ officials attempted to pressure Shirley to “revive the discredited Russia hoax against Donald Trump; falsely claim the 2018 Florida recounts – which elected Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Rick Scott – were stolen; falsely confess to the existence of an illegal GOP fundraising operations to impede the 2024 elections,” Austin based Republican political consultant Andy Hogue says
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Humberto strengthens into 'major' Category 3 hurricane
A "major hurricane" is any storm that is Category 3, 4 or 5 due to the potential for "significant loss of life and damage," according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Trump considers moving World Cup matches out of Seattle due to crime
Since August, Trump has implemented a series of federal actions aimed at reducing crime in Washington, D.C., including deploying federal agents and the National Guard.
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Colorado tops nation for millennial migration, report finds
The percentage was determined by comparing the millennial share of movers compared to the number of the general population that moved to the state.
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Virginia posts $21B surplus in new report
Virginia was one of 25 states with enough money to meet its obligations. The ranking placed it ahead of North Carolina, which was 17th, and West Virginia, which was 15th. Tennessee ranked in the top five. New Jersey came in last with a $44,500 shortfall per taxpayer.
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Helene: Year later, pains of recovery and need for money remain
U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., said approved funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are wanted quicker. The Small Business Administration was apologetic during a Senate hearing this week, much the same as politicians at odds over funding.
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Trump-directed Guard troops, federal law-enforcement officers to arrive in Memphis next week
The governor noted that federal agents from the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Drug Enforcement Agency will also arrive in Memphis next week.