
New York City gridlock: Security beefed up at UN this year for General Assembly
Read full article: New York City gridlock: Security beefed up at UN this year for General AssemblyOpening day at the United Nationsā annual gathering of world leaders saw beefed-up security measures and a suspicious package that added to the chaotic scene around U.N. headquarters in New York.

Ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional, Justice Department says
Read full article: Ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional, Justice Department saysThe Justice Department says federal law banning licensed firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under age 21 is unconstitutional and canāt be enforced.

US military says it destroyed 2 small Iranian boats trying to steal a drone
Read full article: US military says it destroyed 2 small Iranian boats trying to steal a droneThe U.S. military says it opened fire and destroyed two small Iranian boats this week trying to steal a drone ship in the waters off Iran.

National Guard crime task force member arrested in DC, accused of drawing gun on fellow Guard member
Read full article: National Guard crime task force member arrested in DC, accused of drawing gun on fellow Guard memberA member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of President Donald Trumpās task force to fight crime has been arrested for pulling a gun on a fellow Guard member in a dispute over regulation haircuts.

US Treasury blocks certain journalists from G20 meeting in North Carolina
Read full article: US Treasury blocks certain journalists from G20 meeting in North CarolinaThe U.S. Treasury Department is preventing certain journalists from covering a finance meeting among the worldās most powerful countries.

Judge, for now, refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon's conviction in contempt of Congress case
Read full article: Judge, for now, refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon's conviction in contempt of Congress caseA federal judge has rejected the Justice Departmentās request to dismiss Trump ally Steve Bannonās criminal conviction for refusing to testify before the congressional committee that investigated a mobās Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Police arrest a California man after finding a guillotine near the US Capitol
Read full article: Police arrest a California man after finding a guillotine near the US CapitolUnited States Capitol Police have arrested a California man with what they said was a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the U.S. Capitol complex.

Former Jacksonville pastor pleads guilty in PPP loan fraud; agrees to pay nearly $310K in restitution
Read full article: Former Jacksonville pastor pleads guilty in PPP loan fraud; agrees to pay nearly $310K in restitutionA former Jacksonville pastor pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and aiding and abetting wire fraud, according to a plea agreement filed in U.S. District Court.

US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriages
Read full article: US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriagesThe Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme to help hundreds of Chinese nationals fraudulently obtain green cards through sham marriages to U.S. citizens.

Gainesville man sentenced to nearly 15 years for Jacksonville, Ocala jewelry store robberies
Read full article: Gainesville man sentenced to nearly 15 years for Jacksonville, Ocala jewelry store robberiesA Gainesville man is heading to federal prison for nearly 15 years after robbing two Kay Jewelers stores and a Value Pawn shop across North Central Florida.

Former Florida gymnastics coach, content creator pleads guilty to producing, selling child pornography
Read full article: Former Florida gymnastics coach, content creator pleads guilty to producing, selling child pornographyA former gymnastics coach and social media content creator from Navarre, Florida, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to multiple child pornography and money-laundering charges, the Justice Department said.

Middleburg man convicted after traffic stop finds about 40 grams of meth, 4 guns and 1,500 rounds in camper
Read full article: Middleburg man convicted after traffic stop finds about 40 grams of meth, 4 guns and 1,500 rounds in camperA federal jury has found James Malcolm Davis, 47, of Middleburg, Florida, guilty of possession of methamphetamine and possession of firearms by a convicted felon, the Department of Justice said.

Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations
Read full article: Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelationsJustice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois prosecutors following the dismissal of a high-profile case over misconduct.

Man pleads guilty to operating multi-kilo fentanyl conspiracy from Georgia to Jacksonville
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to operating multi-kilo fentanyl conspiracy from Georgia to JacksonvilleA man from Georgia has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison, up to life, the U.S. attorneyās office said.

Jacksonville woman pleads guilty to smuggling weapons, goods, from US to Haiti
Read full article: Jacksonville woman pleads guilty to smuggling weapons, goods, from US to HaitiA Jacksonville woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to smuggle goods and unlawfully ship firearms, as well as to separate counts of unlawfully shipping firearms and smuggling goods from the United States, the Department of Justice said.

Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without notice
Read full article: Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without noticeA federal judge is telling the U.S. government not to cut down more than 10 trees without first providing notice amid a legal dispute at a historic Washington golf course that President Donald Trump plans to renovate.

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific
Read full article: US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern PacificU.S. military forces have struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs.

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters
Read full article: DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supportersGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations.

Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies
Read full article: Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 alliesSecretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell Americaās skeptical Group of Seven allies on the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring.

SEC's Sankey says language in tampering rules is 'archaic' and NCAA needs to adjust quickly
Read full article: SEC's Sankey says language in tampering rules is 'archaic' and NCAA needs to adjust quicklySoutheastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey called the NCAA language covering tampering rules āarchaic,ā but stopped short of urging the oversight body to halt tampering investigations, the way the Big Ten did earlier this week.

Jacksonville man indicted in doping scheme involving international track events, 2024 Olympics
Read full article: Jacksonville man indicted in doping scheme involving international track events, 2024 OlympicsA Jacksonville man was charged in a federal indictment with conspiracy to influence major international sports competitions by providing performance-enhancing drugs, U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced.

The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reform
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reformSenate Democrats are threatening to block legislation Thursday to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown Friday if Republicans and the White House don't agree to restrict President Donald Trumpās surge of immigration enforcement.

White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
Read full article: White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental lawThe Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects.

Mystery as YouTube creator's finance livestream appears on White House website
Read full article: Mystery as YouTube creator's finance livestream appears on White House websiteA YouTube content creator whose livestream talking about investments mysteriously appeared to take over a White House website says he has no idea how it happened.

National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says
Read full article: National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor saysWest Virginia's governor says a National Guard member from his state who was shot last week in an attack in Washington, D.C., remains in serious condition but has shown some positive signs.

In their words: How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day
Read full article: In their words: How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial DayFrom Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation's capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed ground.

St. Augustine man sentenced to 4 years in prison for illegally selling firearms
Read full article: St. Augustine man sentenced to 4 years in prison for illegally selling firearmsA St. Augustine man was sentenced to four years in prison for illegally selling firearms, according to the Department of Justice.

Immigration attorney says her clients are fearful after recent string of arrests across Florida
Read full article: Immigration attorney says her clients are fearful after recent string of arrests across FloridaA recent wave of hundreds of illegal immigrant arrests in Florida has one immigration attorneyās clients on edge as they legally navigate the citizenship process.

Weather is expected to be an issue during the final round of The Players. Hereās what you need to know
Read full article: Weather is expected to be an issue during the final round of The Players. Hereās what you need to knowUnfortunately, Sunday is also the final round of The Players, and thousands are expected to be on the course to see who takes home the trophy and a record purse.

Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copper
Read full article: Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copperPresident Donald Trump is directing the government to consider potential tariffs on copper, the latest move by the White House to tax a wide array of imports and reshape global trade.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lights up in New York City
Read full article: The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lights up in New York CityFifty-thousand multi-colored lights are shining on Rockefeller Centerās iconic Christmas tree, with crowds gathering to witness the annual New York City tradition.







