New charges filed against Manafort and Gates in Mueller case
U S special counsel Robert Mueller filed new charges in Washington federal court against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates. The filing does not specify the charges or whether they expand the case. They were previously indicted in October on money laundering and failing to register for Ukraine work. Prosecution hinted at bank frauds tied to a Virginia mortgage to secure Manafort's 10 million bail and to doctored financial statements.
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Ivanka Trumps trip to Pyeongchang Olympic closing ceremony
Ivanka Trump leads the White House delegation to the Winter Games closing ceremony in Pyeongchang and will not meet North Korean officials. The group aims to reaffirm U S South Korea ties and cheer American athletes. Ivanka to dine with Moon Jae in Blue House and attend events over two days.
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Court narrows protection for corporate whistleblowers
The Supreme Court ruled whistleblower protections under the Dodd-Frank Act cover only those who report potential fraud to the SEC. Justice Ginsburg noted Congress aimed to protect internal disclosures, but the ruling limits protections. The decision affects Digital Realty Trust v Somers, overturning prior SEC regulations and narrowing anti retaliation safeguards for employees who blow the whistle internally.
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Eastern Ghouta bombardment overwhelms Syrian rescuers
In Damascus suburbs eastern Ghouta, government airstrikes and shelling have ravaged hospitals and residential areas. Doctors say hundreds of casualties overwhelm 17 bed facilities, with 400,000 residents sheltering in basements. U N chief calls for a pause to allow aid and evacuations.
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Secrecy, Accusations mark Long Island gang roundup
The operation Matador has netted 428 gang suspects since May, including 220 MS-13 members, but authorities refuse to reveal names, ages, crimes, or whereabouts citing safety and ongoing investigations. Critics decry secrecy amid claims of detentions based on flimsy evidence and unverified gang ties.
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California officer foils possible Florida style school threat
El Camino High School security officer Marino Chavez overheard a 17 year old student threaten to shoot up the Whittier campus within three weeks. Deputies searched the home and found two semi automatic rifles two handguns and ninety high capacity magazines. The juvenile is held on criminal threats charges while the brother a Army veteran faces multiple weapons related counts.
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