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Christopher Wray

Arlington
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TikTok Ban Explained: What's The Fate Of Popular Video Sharing App? TikTok Ban Explained: What's The Fate Of Popular Video Sharing App?
TikTok Ban Explained: What's The Fate Of Popular Video Sharing App? Another sell-or-be-banned TikTok legislation is working its way up to the Senate. The House passed the sell-or-be-banned bill for the app (360-58) on Saturday, April 20 as part of a larger foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, giving Chinese TikTok owner ByteDance up to a year to sell the app. Otherwise, TikTok will be subject to a nationwide ban. According to Politico, the bill is expected to pass the Senate as it's considered "priority legislation" for Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. A previous, standalone bill was passed by the House in March over national security co…

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by Cecilia Levine
Charles
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Four Charged In Connection To Death Of Navy SEAL From Maryland Trying to Board Ship In Yemen Four Charged In Connection To Death Of Navy SEAL From Maryland Trying to Board Ship In Yemen
Four Charged In Connection To Death Of Navy SEAL From Maryland Trying to Board Ship In Yemen Four foreign nationals reportedly shipping Iranian-made weapons have been charged in connection to the death of two US Navy SEALs - one of whom was from Maryland - who were killed attempting to board their ship during an operation in Yemen last month. The Department of Justice announced on Thursday that a criminal complaint has been unsealed charging four suspects after US naval forces interdicted a vessel in the Arabian Sea that was transporting suspected Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry. Among the SEALs killed was Marylander Special Operator First Class Christopher J. Cham…

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by Zak Failla
Capital District
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Limo Crash Killing 20: Operator Guilty Of Manslaughter In Capital Region Wreck, Jury Finds Limo Crash Killing 20: Operator Guilty Of Manslaughter In Capital Region Wreck, Jury Finds
Limo Crash Killing 20: Operator Guilty Of Manslaughter In Capital Region Wreck, Jury Finds More than four years after 20 people were killed in a limousine crash in upstate New York, a jury has convicted the limo company’s operator on nearly two dozen charges of manslaughter. Nauman Hussain was found guilty on all 20 charges of second-degree manslaughter in Schoharie County Court on Wednesday, May 17, stemming from the October 2018 crash that claimed the lives of 17 passengers, the limo driver, and two pedestrians. The Capital Region wreck happened in the town of Schoharie, located about 25 miles west of Albany, in Schoharie County. Earlier Report: Judge Rejects Plea Deal In Sc…

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by Michael Mashburn
Baltimore
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Orders TikTok Ban For Government Employees Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Orders TikTok Ban For Government Employees
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Orders TikTok Ban For Government Employees Outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan is taking steps to ensure that there will be no TikToking coming out of the Maryland State House anytime soon. Hogan announced on Tuesday, Dec. 6 that the state is issuing an emergency cybersecurity directive that will prohibit the use of certain Chinese and Russian-influenced products and platforms - including TikTok - in the state's executive branch. “These entities present an unacceptable level of cybersecurity risk to the state, and may be involved in activities such as cyber-espionage, surveillance of government entities, and inappropriate collection of sensi…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax
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$550M Sought From Virginia Thieves In Federal Catalytic Converter Crackdown $550M Sought From Virginia Thieves In Federal Catalytic Converter Crackdown
$550M Sought From Virginia Thieves In Federal Catalytic Converter Crackdown Catalytic converter thieves across the US could soon have to cough up $550 million as part of a federal, state and local crackdown on the thefts and resales that turned a massive profit, authorities announced. The Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, Nov. 2 that it will be seeking forfeiture from those responsible for the trend of vehicle parts being stolen and resold for massive profits. In total, 21 people in five states have been charged following busts, searches, and seizures in the following states, according to the DOJ: California; Oklahoma; Wyoming; Minnesota; New Jersey;…

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by Zak Failla
Suffolk MA
Police & Fire
Iranian Nationals Coordinated Cyberattacks On Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI Iranian Nationals Coordinated Cyberattacks On Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI
Iranian Nationals Coordinated Cyberattacks On Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI The FBI said three Iranian nationals have hacked and attacked computer systems around the world, including the Boston Children's Hospital.  Mansour Ahmadi, 34, Ahmad Khatibi Aghda, 45, and Amir Hossein Nickaein Ravari, 30, "engaged in a pattern of hacking, cyber-theft, and extortion largely for personal gain," FBI Director Christopher Wray said. The agency indicted the men earlier this week, though they remain in Iran and have escaped capture.  The FBI is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to their capture.  REWARD! 💰Up to $10M 💰for information on Iranian malicious #…

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by Josh Lanier
Capital District
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Judge Rejects Plea Deal In Schoharie Limo Crash That Killed 20, Case Moves To Trial Judge Rejects Plea Deal In Schoharie Limo Crash That Killed 20, Case Moves To Trial
Judge Rejects Plea Deal In Schoharie Limo Crash That Killed 20, Case Moves To Trial A New York judge has rejected a plea deal for the owner of a limo company involved in a deadly 2018 crash that killed 20 people, setting the stage for a jury trial. In a shocking development Wednesday, Aug. 31, Schoharie County Judge Peter Lynch said Nauman Hussain should spend between 16 months and four years in prison, a revelation that garnered applause from victims’ families in the courtroom. Earlier Report: Upstate NY Limousine Crash That Killed 20 Nation's Deadliest In Nearly A Decade The plea agreement had called for Hussain, the son of Prestige Limousine's owner Shahed Hussain, to…

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by Michael Mashburn
Capital District
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FBI To Probe Schoharie Limo Crash That Left 20 Dead FBI To Probe Schoharie Limo Crash That Left 20 Dead
FBI To Probe Schoharie Limo Crash That Left 20 Dead More than three years after a runaway limousine crashed outside a popular tourist stop in upstate New York, killing 20 people, the FBI is set to investigate the wreck. "This investigation must happen quickly and thoroughly in order to provide the devastated families and communities answers that they have been waiting years for,” Rep. Elise Stefanik said in a statement announcing the probe this week. The October 6, 2018 crash happened in the Town of Schoharie, about 25 miles west of Albany, located in Schoharie County. Investigators said the SUV-style stretch limousine crossed through an in…

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by Michael Mashburn
Ridgefield
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Two From CT Arrested During Capitol Riot Two From CT Arrested During Capitol Riot
Two From CT Arrested During Capitol Riot At least two Connecticut residents have been arrested during a riot in the U.S. Capitol Building that began shortly after a rally by President Donald Trump, his son, Donald Trump Jr., and his attorney Rudy Giuliani. The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia said that during the violent rampage on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at least 70 people were arrested including a man and woman from Connecticut: Maurcio Mendez, age 40, was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 6, for offenses at the 100 Block of First Street NW and was charged with curfew violation and unlawful entry. Victoria Bergeson,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Pelham
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FBI's Shield Of Bravery Awarded To Detective In Westchester FBI's Shield Of Bravery Awarded To Detective In Westchester
FBI's Shield Of Bravery Awarded To Detective In Westchester A Westchester County detective was honored with the FBI’s Shield of Bravery for his role in taking down a “violent masked subject” who committed several armed bank robberies. Westchester County Police Det. Terence Malone was presented with the award by FBI Director Christopher Wray this week for his work while working on a joint federal and local FBI Westchester County Safe Street Task Force. According to the FBI, the Shield of Bravery recognizes courageous acts occurring in the line of duty or within the scope of FBI employment, including work with a task force or an undercover operation,…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk
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NY Lawmakers Ask For Answers After Westchester Couple Dies In Caribbean NY Lawmakers Ask For Answers After Westchester Couple Dies In Caribbean
NY Lawmakers Ask For Answers After Westchester Couple Dies In Caribbean New York lawmakers are calling on the FBI to investigate the deaths of a couple from Westchester who died on their way to the airport during a vacation in the Dominican Republic. Orlando Moore, 43, and his girlfriend, Portia Ravenelle, 52, had been scheduled to return to their Westchester home on March 27, following a four-day trip in the town of Samana. However, the couple never made it to the airport after checking out of a Dominican Republic hotel, prompting concern from friends and family and an investigation by Dominican authorities. The two departed from Newark Liberty Internatio…

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by Zak Failla