Indictment details Russian Internet Research Agency meddling
The Justice Department announces a sweeping indictment charging 13 individuals and three companies tied to the Internet Research Agency in St Peterburg with a long running scheme to influence the 2016 election. The operation began in 2014, involved visits to 10 states, and online conversations that used unwitting Americans to spread propaganda. The case notes no direct claim of Russian government involvement or election victory impact.
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Washington
Justice Department
Internet Research Agency
St. Petersburg
Russia
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
U.S. Post
Rod Rosenstein
United States
Russians portray Clinton as Iowa fraudster in indictment
Federal charges reveal a Russian troll operation claimed Hillary Clinton committed voter fraud in Iowa caucuses. Iowa Democrats and former nominee Jack Hatch urge state action to assess Russian meddling and its local impact from the 2016 election.
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Hillary Clinton
Iowa
Iowa Caucuses
Jack Hatch
Food truck owner balks at high license renewal cost
Erin Jordan reports from Cedar Rapids that Phoebe Rios, owner of Rio Burritos, dislikes renewing the mobile food vendor license at 550 annually. She notes insurance, health, and fire department fees add up, making March’s warm weather a reminder of ongoing costs since opening in 2016.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Phoebe Rios
Rio Burritos
Jose
Isabel
Plaza Auto Auction
Mount Vernon
Rios
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
FBI admits fumbling tip about school shooter
The Miami Herald reports two alerts about Nikolas Cruz in six months were not linked to investigators. A close contact warned he could kill, and a commenter pledged to become a professional school shooter. The agency said a January 5 tip was not passed to field agents, hindering potential actions before the Parkland massacre.
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Parkland
Fla
FBI
Nikolas Cruz
Cruz
Fort Lauderdale
Mississippi
Florida
Christopher Wray
Lawmakers agree to destroy site of mass shooting
Lawmakers reach agreement to demolish the mass shooting site, outlining timelines and safety measures. Authorities say the removal will prevent further harm and protect nearby residents while honoring victims. Local officials and residents express cautious relief as planning moves forward.
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Miami Herald
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