Manhattan’s district attorney reiterated Thursday that a long-running criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump and his company remains active. Alvin Bragg, who took over the investigation when he came into office on Jan. 1, 2022, said in a statement Thursday that his investigators and prosecutors are “exploring evidence not …
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April, 2022
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3 April
First sister Valerie Biden Owens
“I do love in hearing about your own career and your work on the campaigns, that you’ve been described as ‘an iron fist in a cashmere glove,'” said “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell. “Oh, that sounds pretty cool,” replied Valerie Biden Owens. “I like that. I’ll take that. Thank …
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March, 2022
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30 March
“I was overjoyed”: Mother and son each nominated for a Grammy
A family of musicians has received not one but two Grammy nominations in different categories. Nnenna Freelon is nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album for her album “Time Traveler,” while her son is up for Best Children’s Music Album. “Time Traveler is a love letter,” Nnenna told CBS News of …
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28 March
Car slams into Salem, Oregon homeless encampment, killing four and injuring three
Salem, Oregon — A driver crashed a car into a homeless encampment in Salem, Oregon, early Sunday morning, killing four people and injuring three more, including the driver, authorities said. Police arrested Enrique Rodriguez Jr., 24, on Sunday evening. Rodriguez was charged with four counts of first-degree manslaughter, second and …
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25 March
Surging mortgage rates are pricing millions out of buying a home
The U.S. real estate market was already tough for prospective buyers, who have faced double-digit price increases and cutthroat competition for listed properties. Now they are facing another challenge as rising mortgage rates add to the affordability squeeze. The average mortgage rate jumped to 4.42% for the week ended March …
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23 March
Billions in stolen crypto. Oligarchs’ illicit assets. Financial crime is more complex than ever — and investigators say they need help to keep up
In its more than 100-year history, the IRS criminal investigation unit has helped put away the likes of Al Capone and John Gotti. It is the nation’s sixth-largest federal law enforcement agency and the only one authorized to investigate federal criminal tax violations and pursue related financial crimes, such as …
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16 March
Starbucks’ Howard Schultz returning as interim CEO as current chief Kevin Johnson steps down
Starbucks on Wednesday said CEO Kevin Johnson is stepping down after five years at the helm of the coffee chain, a period when the company dealt with challenges including a backlash after a racial bias incident and a worker push to unionize. Former CEO Howard Schultz will step in as …
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16 March
Biden signs spending bill that includes $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid
President Biden has signed a $1.5 trillion spending bill that funds the government through September and includes $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine, as it fights off Russia’s invasion. The president signed the legislation Tuesday, after the Senate passed it late Thursday night by a 68-31 margin. The financial assistance …
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15 March
More than 29 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation in 2021, nonprofit center says
Since the pandemic, children have been relegated to laptops and phones for school, clubs, and activities. That meant a lot more time in front of screens—and online predators have tried to follow them there. The nonprofit National Center for Missing & Exploited Children operates a clearinghouse for tips of child online …
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4 March
Sherri Papini, California woman whose disappearance set off 3
A Northern California woman whose disappearance and mysterious reappearance set off a frantic three-week search more than five years ago was arrested Thursday on charges of lying to federal agents about being kidnapped and defrauding the state’s victim compensation board of $30,000. Sherri Papini, 39, of Redding, was found on …
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