Riverside Judge Approves Broad California Wiretap Network
Federal agents built a large wiretapping operation in Los Angeles area suburbs intercepting tens of thousands of phone calls and messages to target drug traffickers. A Riverside County judge signed off on most orders, enabling over 2 million conversations involving about 44,000 people, raising legal challenges from Justice Department lawyers who doubt the orders would survive federal court scrutiny. The surveillance aided arrests and seizures across states, though state routes drew concerns about legality and federal court admissibility.
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New rules target goods made in Israeli settlements
New rules refer to goods produced in Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories. The measure aims to regulate labeling and trade impact, drawing reactions from regional authorities and international observers. It signals heightened scrutiny of supply chains linked to contested areas and potential shifts in market access.
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Bezos tops wealth rankings with $58.2 billion
Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos remains among the world’s wealthiest, valued at about 58.2 billion dollars, ranking as the fourth richest person. The tally reflects market shifts affecting leaders in tech and finance.
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USA TODAY Sports Spotlight Update
Brief USA TODAY sports note highlights current national coverage and directs readers to sports.usatoday.com for full game previews, results, and analysis. The item points readers to expanded coverage available in the expanded USA TODAY edition and online.
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VA bonuses paid amid scandals across agency
The Department of Veterans Affairs doled out over 142 million dollars in 2014 performance bonuses to executives and staff despite health care scandals and mismanagement. Recipients included Philadelphia claims processors and Tomah managers linked to opioid overprescribing, and Denver project leaders with billions over budget. Critics say bonuses reward failure.
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Bonus bonuses for VA staff raise questions across several states
In Tomah Wisconsin David Houlihan received a 4000 bonus nine months after an inspector general probe found high opiate prescriptions. Stella Fiores Dennis Milsten and Chris Kyrgos in Denver earned 8985 8069 and 3800 bonuses amid construction oversight tied to a flawed project. Susan Markstrom in St Cloud Minnesota got 3900 in 2014 amid internal findings of mismanagement and mass resignations. Jed Fillingim in Augusta Georgia received 900 after prior scrutiny over a drunken truck incident. Sandra Flint in Phoenix Arizona pocketed 8348 as veterans voiced backlog concerns with 816? pending claims including 3667 over125 days.
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Earth like exoplanet GJ 1132b found near Earth size
Astronomers report GJ 1132b a near Earth sized planet 39 light years away orbiting a red dwarf star. The world is 450 to 500 degrees hot with Earth like composition and may retain an atmosphere, offering a prime target for Hubble and future telescopes.
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