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Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals 'broad and significant' spying effort, FBI says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal investigation into Chinese government efforts to hack into U.S. telecommunications networks has revealed a “broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign aimed at stealing information from Americans who work in government and politics, the FBI said Wednesday. ...
FBI offers up to $25,000 reward for information about suspect behind Northwest ballot box fires
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The FBI said Wednesday it is offering up to $25,000 as a reward for information about the suspect behind recent ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington state. Authorities believe a male suspect that may have metalworking and welding experience was behind...
Military veteran gets time served for making ricin out of 'curiosity'
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A Marine Corps veteran who pleaded guilty to making ricin after his contacts with a Virginia militia prompted a federal investigation was sentenced Wednesday to time served after the probe concluded he had no intent to harm others. When the FBI arrested...
Kentucky man suspected of stealing Nancy Pelosi's laptop during Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Kentucky man charged with storming the U.S. Capitol is suspected by the FBI of stealing a laptop belonging to then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from a conference room during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, according to newly unsealed court records. David Slinker was...
Writer pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — A writer for a conservative media outlet pleaded guilty on Tuesday to joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago, after a federal judge refused to pause his case until after President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Steve Baker, who has...
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies. The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in...
Bribery case adds to problems in Mississippi city with water woes and policing disputes
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Bribery and conspiracy charges against the mayor are the latest shock to Mississippi's capital, where a federally appointed official is running the water system after it nearly collapsed and state police are patrolling parts of the majority-Black city because of white...
Trump's election may usher in leadership change at FBI
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump lavished Christopher Wray with praise when he named him FBI director in 2017, introducing him as an “impeccably qualified individual” and a “model of integrity.” So much has changed in the seven years since. With Trump poised to...
Bribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council member
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The mayor of Mississippi's capital city, the top prosecutor in the state's largest county and a Jackson City Council member have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in a case that has already forced the resignation of another city council member, according to...
Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — A series of bomb threats across multiple battleground states and baseless claims of wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump disrupted an otherwise smooth Election Day that capped a tumultuous presidential campaign. The bomb threats in parts of Arizona, Georgia...
