Nevada faces broad food stamp fraud indictments
Nearly 200 people may face charges in a broad crackdown on illegal food stamp use. U.S. Attorney Lamond Mills announced indictments and complaints against 68 people from a four month undercover operation. State charges were filed against 44 people with about 75 more to be arrested. Objects seized included luxury cars, TVs, jewelry, drugs, guns, and a parrot. A house bought for 35000 in food stamps was among the purchases. Officials emphasized the program remains strong with fraud under 0.5 percent.
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Wife of missing Colorado professor denounces Mexican authorities
Ruth Schrock accused Mexican police of incompetence after a body sent to her as her husband Nicholas Schrock's was found not to match. She criticized U.S. Ambassador John Gavin for insufficient pressure and called for a professionalized investigation.
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