Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson announced initial charges on Thursday, Sept. 18, for what he said is a “massive” fraud scheme coming out of the state’s housing stabilization program. On July 16, the FBI raided companies suspected of providing fraudulent … Continued
By NAA ADORKOR CUDJOE and OPE ADETAYO TSOKOMEY, Ghana (AP) — Beatrice Nutekpor weaves through the mangroves in Tsokomey community, just outside of Ghana’s capital of Accra, every day to harvest oysters for sale. It’s a family tradition she’s been … Continued
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Three months after his release from an immigration jail, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is facing the growing threat of deportation for his role in campus protests against Israel. In court documents … Continued
His first at-bat Wednesday was the 500th this season for Byron Buxton, the second time he had done so in 11 major league seasons. It was a nice, round number, and one was significant to the Twins’ center fielder. “That’s … Continued
Halloween merchandise hit some stores before the Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving items were in already stores in August. Given that it’s mid-September, retailers are rolling out products for the next winter big holiday: Christmas. On Tuesday, Target launched a … Continued
Sarah Tang and Regeant Panday were following what many consider the path to the American Dream: college, marriage, house, kids. Tang’s parents followed that formula. Her dad pushed her to do the same. “You need to buy a house to … Continued