Federal Student Loan Collections To Restart After Long Pause

The US Department of Education is planning to resume collections on defaulted federal student loans on May 5, affecting millions of borrowers across the country. Key Takeaways The collections pause initiated in 2020 will end,...
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Boat Disaster Claims Lives on the Congo River

A catastrophic fire aboard a wooden boat on the Congo River has claimed at least 50 lives and left hundreds missing, highlighting the dangerous...
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Peru’s Former President Receives 15-Year Prison Sentence

Peru's former president Ollanta Humala and his wife have been sentenced to 15 years in prison for money laundering connected to millions in illegal campaign funds from Brazil's Odebrecht company and Hugo Chávez's Venezuelan government. Key Takeaways Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia received 15-year prison sentences for laundering nearly $3 million in illegal campaign contributions. The funds came from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht and the Venezuelan government under Hugo Chávez to finance Humala's 2006 and 2011 presidential campaigns. Humala becomes the third former Peruvian president imprisoned for corruption in the past two decades, joining a...
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Soldier Facing Serious Charges After Alleged Execution-Style Murder

A soldier stationed at Fort Wainwright has been arrested in Alaska on charges of executing another man in a disturbing murder case. Key Takeaways Adayus Robertson, an active-duty soldier, is accused of executing Joseph Casas. Robertson faces first-degree murder charges, among others. The crime scene was an apartment on 27th Avenue in Fairbanks. Bail for Robertson has been set at $2.5 million. Soldier Arrested for Murder Adayus Robertson, a 24-year-old Private First Class with the 11th Airborne Division, is facing severe legal repercussions following the alleged execution-style murder of Joseph Casas in Fairbanks, Alaska. Robertson, stationed at Fort Wainwright, has been charged...
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Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Plotting Attack Around Columbine Massacre Anniversary

Authorities have averted a potentially deadly mass shooting at a Pennsylvania high school by arresting 20-year-old Braeden Phillips who allegedly planned the attack to...
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Understanding Real ID Changes as the May 2025 Deadline Looms

The countdown to May 7, 2025, is crucial for domestic travelers as Real ID requirements become mandatory for domestic air travel for those without US passports or other compliant documents. Key Takeaways The Real ID deadline is May 7, 2025; domestic travelers will need a Real ID, passport, or other acceptable document from this date for air travel. Standard driver's licenses will not be accepted for flight boarding after the deadline. Real IDs will feature a distinctive star and will be accepted for domestic flights and federal facilities access. Alternatives to a Real ID include U.S. passports, DHS-trusted traveler cards,...
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Foster Mother in Missouri Hit With Severe Abuse Allegations

A 70-year-old Missouri foster mother who has cared for over 200 children faces serious abuse charges, with authorities investigating allegations that she traded a girl for an exotic monkey. Key Takeaways Brenda Ruth Deutsch from Winfield, Missouri is facing charges of child abuse, neglect, and endangerment. The teenager reported severe physical abuse including beatings with paddles and wooden trim, along with deprivation of food and clothing, but she says initially she was ignored when she spoke up about the abuse. Authorities discovered the case after investigating excessive school absences, finding the girl living in unsanitary conditions in Texas where she...
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Supreme Court Ruling Halts Injunction Against Trump Admin Firings

The Supreme Court delivered a decision impacting thousands of federal employees terminated under the Trump administration. Key Takeaways The Supreme Court blocked an order for...
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Court Rules Ken Paxton Owes $6.6 Million in Whistleblower Case

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton must pay $6.6 million to four whistleblowers who were fired after reporting him to the FBI, according to a district court ruling that Paxton vows to appeal. Key Takeaways Judge Catherine Mauzy ruled that Paxton's office violated the Texas Whistleblower Act by retaliating against four former employees who reported alleged legal violations. The whistleblowers claimed Paxton misused his office to benefit Austin real estate developer Nate Paul, allegations that eventually led to Paxton's impeachment and acquittal in 2023. Each plaintiff was awarded between $1.1 and $2.1 million for lost wages, emotional pain, attorney's fees, and...
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Substitute Teacher Charged in Murder-for-Hire Scheme Involving Student

An Ohio substitute teacher, Stephanie Demetrius, faces shocking accusations of orchestrating a sinister plot to hire a student to eliminate her estranged husband. Key Takeaways Stephanie Demetrius, a high school substitute teacher in Columbus, Ohio, is accused of a murder-for-hire plot involving a student. Demetrius allegedly offered $2,000 to the student to kill her estranged husband. The alleged plan was uncovered by the student's mother, who found troubling messages and reported them to authorities. The evidence includes a phone call recording between the teacher and the student. Demetrius has been detained on a $150,000 bond, with a preliminary hearing set...
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