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Ex-Detroit nonprofit executive gets 19 years for $40 million theft
Detroit nonprofit ex-finance chief gets 19 years for $40 million theft

DETROIT, Michigan: A former top official at a major Detroit nonprofit was sentenced this week to 19 years in prison for stealing over...

New Mexico hosts global celebration of native and indigenous cultures
Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico: Thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for a big event that celebrates Native American and Indigenous...

San Francisco moves toward “recovery first” drug policy
San Francisco inches closer to adopting 'recovery first' drug policy

SAN FRANCISCO, California: San Francisco is taking steps to change how it handles drug use. After Some people say focusing on quitting...

Trump signs order to boost skilled trades, shift from college degrees
Trump pushes training for skilled trades that do not require college

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expand job training for skilled trades this week, shifting focus...

US SC judges question California’s power to set rigid emission rules
US Supreme Court signals support for fuel producers in emissions case

WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, U.S. Supreme Court justices seemed open to letting fuel companies challenge California's strict vehicle...

US government fast-tracks energy, mining permits on federal lands
Trump move aims to cut approval times for energy projects to 28 days

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration announced this week that it will create a fast-track approval process for energy and mining...

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Trump signs order to boost skilled trades, shift from college degrees
Trump pushes training for skilled trades that do not require college

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expand job training for skilled trades this week, shifting focus...

Tucker Carlson accuses Ukrainians of trying to kill Trump
Tucker Carlson accuses Ukrainians of trying to kill Trump

The journalist argued it is obvious that Kyiv was behind the plot to kill the U.S. president in Florida Ukraine was involved in a...

Michael C Hall-starrer 'Dexter: Resurrection' release date out
Michael C Hall-starrer 'Dexter: Resurrection' release date out

Washington DC [US], April 30 (ANI): The premiere date of 'Dexter: Resurrection' has finally been revealed by the makers. Along with...

'Top Gun: Maverick' director Joseph Kosinski to direct 'Miami Vice' remake
'Top Gun: Maverick' director Joseph Kosinski to direct 'Miami Vice' remake

Washington DC [US], April 29 (ANI): The 'Top Gun: Maverick' director, Joseph Kosinski, is set to direct a 'Miami Vice' remake for Universal...

Florida panthers and black bears need a literal path for survival - here's how the Florida Wildlife Corridor provides it in one of the fastest-growing US states
Florida panthers and black bears need a literal path for survival - here's how the Florida Wildlife Corridor provides it in one of the fastest-growing US states

Imagine a Florida panther slinking its way 400 miles (645 kilometers) from the Big Cypress Swamp, in the southwest part of the state,...

Several injured after Florida ferry collides with another boat, police say
Several injured after Florida ferry collides with another boat, police say

Clearwater (Florida) [US], April 28 (ANI): Several people were injured after a ferry carrying more than 40 passengers collided with...