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FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says: The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of ...

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Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident

The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.

Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.

Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.

President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.

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Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into US-critical infrastructure and are waiting 'for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow ...

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Quick Glance: Chinese Hackers Preparing to Attack US Infrastructure

FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that Chinese hackers have infiltrated U.S. critical infrastructure and are 'waiting for the right moment to deliver a devastating blow.'

Wray revealed that the Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon has accessed numerous American companies in telecommunications, energy, water, and other critical sectors.

The Chinese hackers operate a series of botnets to conceal their malicious cyber activities, making it difficult to determine the intent of this cyber pre-positioning.

China's Embassy in Washington pointed out that some in the U.S. are tracing cyberattacks back to China and politicizing them, while China claims to be the victim in this scenario.

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Apr 17

Crypto Trader’s Mango Markets Manipulation Trial Heads to Jury: Federal jurors in New York heard sharply contrasting arguments on whether a trader manipulated ...

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Apr 18

Lawyers for Larry Nassar assault survivors reach $100M deal with DOJ, source says

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Apr 18

An Irish Liquidator Plays Cat and Mouse With Russian Jets: A Dublin court has ruled that the assets of a pair of Irish subsidiaries of a Moscow company are fair ...

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Apr 16

Murders down about 20 percent in 200+ cities: Murders are down about 20 percent in more than 200 cities across the country, according to a recent analysis from ...

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Recognize Palestine, Irish prime minister to tell EU leaders ｜ DPA: Ireland's new prime minister said on Wednesday he will use his first EU summit in ...

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House Votes to Extend—and Expand—a Major US Spy Program: The US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend the Section 702 spy program ...

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Quick Glance: House Decision on Extending and Expanding US Spy Program

The US House of Representatives made a decision on Friday regarding the continuation of the Section 702 spy program. This decision was made without a modification that would have required the FBI to obtain a warrant to access information of Americans.

An ongoing controversial US wiretap program has reached a significant milestone towards its reauthorization.

Following numerous delays, setbacks, and involvement by legislators striving to maintain and enhance the spying powers of the US intelligence agencies, the House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for an additional two years.

Furthermore, the House bill includes a substantial broadening of the statutory definition for communication service providers, a move that FISA experts, such as Marc Zwillinger - among the few advisors to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) - have vocally cautioned against.

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Apr 12

House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...

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US woman arrested, accused of targeting young boys in $1.7M sextortion scheme: FBI has warned of significant spike in teen sextortion in 2024.

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Apr 11

FBI concerned about possible coordinated attack in US after Russia massacre: The FBI is concerned about the possibility of an organized attack in the United ...

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FBI on alert for threats to the Jewish community ahead of Passover, director says

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To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers: Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time ...

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Jan. 6 defendant charged with assaulting officers IDed with help of a forehead scar

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Boeing whistleblower alleges 'criminal coverup' over 737 Max blowout: Former Boeing employee Ed Pierson made the claim during an appearance at a Senate hearing ...

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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners

Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.

Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.

After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.

Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.

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Apr 01

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 40 years for stealing from clients, firm: Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and ...

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Quick Glance: Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

Alex Murdaugh received a 40-year prison sentence, in addition to a life term without parole for murdering his wife and son.

Federal Judge Richard Gergel imposed a harsher punishment as Murdaugh had stolen from the most needy and vulnerable individuals.

In his largest scheme, Murdaugh embezzled over 1.3 million dollars from more than two dozen clients, including the sons of his longtime housekeeper.

Murdaugh apologized to his victims, attributing his crimes to nearly two decades of opioid addiction, which the judge dismissed as a feeble excuse.

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Global taxi software vendor exposes details of nearly 300K across UK and Ireland: High-profile individuals including MPs said to be caught up in leak

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Apr 17

Salem’s Satanic Temple pipe bomb arrest: Man accused of throwing explosive onto porch

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Apr 12

FBI interview transcript reveals how Trump aide characterized boxes at Mar-a-Lago to investigators

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Complaint Asks the FBI to Probe Trump Claims on a $50 Million Loan: A government watchdog group is filing a complaint about a $50 million loan that Trump claimed ...

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Apr 11

Aileen Cannon's Order Lays Into Jack Smith's 'Inadequate' Plea: The judge in Trump's classified documents case has refused to censor FBI documents ...

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Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case

The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.

The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.

The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.

In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.

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Apr 07

New border centres to hold migrants near airports: The new centres are part of the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact and will fundamentally change the nature of ...

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Apr 16

Supreme Court won't hear Mike Lindell's challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone: The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition by MyPillow founder and election ...

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Apr 13

Ireland, Spain, Norway moving closer to recognising a Palestinian state: Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says declarations on Palestine will be made “when the ...

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Apr 13

Electric Saints batter the Bulls to set up Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster

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Apr 17

Feds charge arms dealers with smuggling grenade launchers, ammo from US to Iraq and Sudan

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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...

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Chicago Police Officers Appeared on Membership List of Extremist Oath Keepers Group - OCCRP

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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...

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WIRED Apr 03

US Navy Veteran Who Feds Say Rammed FBI Headquarters Had QAnon-Linked Online Presence

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Apr 12

Neo-Nazi Jan. 6 rioter pleads guilty, admits to stealing police helmet as a 'war trophy'

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Apr 13

'Run, run, run': Chaos at a Sydney mall as 6 people stabbed to death, and the suspect fatally shot

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Apr 09

Reform of USA's Section 702 spying rule may make it to a vote this week: Tool that lets spooks observe Americans appears to have been renewed for another year

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Apr 09

Idaho teen faces federal terrorism charge. Prosecutors say he planned to attack a church for ISIS

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Apr 12

Biden predicts Iran attack on Israel ‘sooner than later’ as IDF says ready to respond

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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel

In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.

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Apr 15

Cruise ship dancer allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography, feds say

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Apr 18

After saying no, EC allows environment ministry to issue green clearances: The environment ministry had sought permission to environmental clearances while the ...

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Apr 09

Simon Harris Just Became Ireland’s Prime Minister. Who Is He?: After a swift political rise, Simon Harris, 37, was confirmed as Ireland’s premier ...

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Apr 13

Trump thought valet was on routine jog when he was in secret meeting with FBI: docs

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Former D.C. officer assaulted on Jan. 6 comes to Ohio to talk Trump, attacks on democracy

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Feds accuse Florida man of interstate sex trafficking, coercing a minor - UPI.com

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Ireland will move to recognize Palestinian statehood: Minister: Ireland will move to recognize a Palestinian state in the coming weeks, Irish Foreign Minister ...

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FBI: AI-Generated Child Porn Is Illegal: The FBI issues the warning amid growing worries that the US needs to be more clear and forceful in targeting those who ...

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Fourth Body Recovered from Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse as FBI Launches Probe: In Baltimore, salvage crews found the body of a fourth victim of last month’s ...

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Apr 09

Idaho teen arrested over alleged plan to kill churchgoers in ISIS-inspired attack

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Man pledged allegiance to ISIS, planned to attack Idaho churches: DOJ: The FBI arrested an Idaho man Saturday who allegedly planned to attack churches in the ...

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Apr 04

Meet some of the violent Jan. 6 rioters Donald Trump keeps calling 'hostages': Former President Donald Trump repeatedly refers to Jan. 6 "hostages ...

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FBI arrests man who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned attacks on Idaho churches, DOJ says

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TikTok's popularity among European politicians rises despite security fears: When Simon Harris became Ireland's prime minister-in-waiting in March ...

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FBI detains would-be gate-crasher in Atlanta: The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a would-be intruder who tried to ram his car through the front ...

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Apr 04

Gillian Anderson says she’d 'pop in' for Ryan Coogler’s proposed 'X-Files' reboot

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Apr 10

Sen. Chuck Grassley Really Wants the Credit for Getting Ex-FBI Rat Alexander Smirnov Indicted

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Apr 04

FBI Could Raid Trump Tower: Former Prosecutor: Trump's lawyers say he kept classified documents at Trump Tower in New York and in his New Jersey estate

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Apr 09

“We Are Repulsed by Your Actions”: New Irish Prime Minister Sends Message to Netanyahu

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FBI says Chinese hackers are inside US infrastructure to cause ‘devastating blow’

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Apr 02

Former FBI official: Gag order requests in Trump case a ‘distraction’ for prosecutors

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Kerry animal shelter seeking new home for 'abandoned' baby goat : The kid was discovered alongside another goat who was found dead, under a thin layer ...

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Fauci warns against 'normalisation of untruth' since pandemic : Top US doctor in Dublin to receive the Stearne Medal for his outstanding contribution ...

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Apr 02

Ciara Phelan to leave journalism to become assistant government press secretary: Popular journalist leaving Irish Examiner less than a year before general ...

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Apr 10

Fani Willis Should Face FBI Search Warrant, Rudy Giuliani Suggests: Giuliani suggests questions remain over Willis's relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade

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Apr 15

New accommodation block opens at Collins Barracks in Cork: New accommodation for up to 41 soldiers undertaking training or living on-base has been officially ...

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Apr 13

Herald appeals FBI’s refusal to produce Whitey Bulger records: The Herald has filed an appeal after the FBI rejected a request to turn over public information on ...

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Apr 13

Norway says ready to recognize a Palestinian state: OSLO: Norway is ready to recognize a Palestinian state together with other countries ...

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Apr 17

How Migration Became an Election Issue for South Africa, New Zealand and Peru: US voters increasingly cite migration as their chief concern. But these case ...

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Apr 08

West coast to get best view of partial solar eclipse: Astronomy Ireland has said a partial solar eclipse will be visible across Ireland at around 7 ...

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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Apr 10

FISA bill overcomes key hurdle to tee up floor fight on warrant requirement: A bill to reauthorize the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers passed a key ...

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Apr 11

Vanity Fair writer booted from NYC murder-for-hire jury for tweeting about ‘hot FBI agent’

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Apr 09

Foreign terrorists targeting US 'increasingly concerning': FBI director: The warning comes as experts predict ISIS will try to carry out a U.S. attack.

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Ireland says moving closer to recognizing Palestinian state: DUBLIN: Ireland is close to formally recognizing a Palestinian state and would like to do so in ...

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Apr 09

Simon Harris elected new Irish PM, promising 'new ideas, energy': Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister on Tuesday, pledging to bring new ...

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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister

Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.

A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.

Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.

While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.

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Apr 15

Homicides in major US cities falling at ‘one of fastest rates ever’ – report: Nearly all crime, including violent and property offenses, was down ‘a considerable ...

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Apr 18

Ireland should not 'fear' EU defence debate - Taoiseach: Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland should not "be fearful" of a debate ...

rte.ie/news/europe/2024/0418/1444235-eu-summit-defence/

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Apr 07

US Officials issue Solar Eclipse warning, FBI Homeland security raises terror concerns

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Apr 08

Ireland's Martin calls for talks on N.Irish political reforms within a year: Discussions on the potential reform of how Northern Ireland's power-sharing ...

reuters.com/world/uk/irelands-martin-calls-talks-nirish-political-reforms-within-year-2024-04-08/

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Apr 15

Court adjourns for the day after 9 potential jurors clear initial hurdle - Live Updates - POLITICO

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Apr 06

Harris tells Israeli PM that Ireland is repulsed by his actions : Mr Harris said that Ireland stands ready to recognise the Palestinian state while calling for a ...

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