Banks to plead guilty over currency rigging penalties exceed 5 billion
Four of the world's largest banks including JPMorgan Chase Citigroup Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland agreed to pay more than 5 billion in penalties and plead guilty to rigging the global foreign exchange market. Prosecutors seek admissions of criminal wrongdoing as part of a broader crackdown on financial misconduct. The plea caps a justice department push after a wave of cases tied to the 2008 financial meltdown.
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DEA raids across four states net 280 arrests in 16 months
InArkansas Alabama Louisiana and Mississippi DEA raided medical clinics pharmacies and related sites as part of Operation Pillated targeting illegal oxycodone hydrocodone and Xanax sales by professionals. Authorities say 48 people were arrested Wednesday including 22 in Louisiana nine in Alabama and Arkansas and eight in Mississippi. Since January 2014 about half of all arrests occurred in Arkansas.
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David Letterman bids farewell to late-night CBS show
New York AP Letterman ends 33 years and 6,028 broadcasts with his final Late Show episode at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Celebrities arrived for the last taping including Seinfeld, Rock, Fey, Carrey, Louis-Dreyfus, Martin, Walters, Manning and Baldwin. Colbert will replace him in September.
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Oil spill doubles back nine miles along California coast
A ruptured onshore pipeline spilled up to 105000 gallons, with about 21000 gallons entering the sea, fouling beaches from Goleta to Santa Barbara. Crews sprayed, booms were deployed, and Refugio and El Capitan beaches were closed as wildlife and habitat were monitored and protected.
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Perceptions differ on Waco gun battle vs Baltimore Ferguson
The Waco shootout between bikers and police sparked debate over media framing and public reaction. Critics note calmer police demeanor and less coverage compared with Ferguson and Baltimore, where protests drew intense scrutiny and broad blame.
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