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Government Impersonation Scams Rise 25% as Federal Agencies Report Increased Fraud

Federal Trade Commission data shows over 330,000 complaints about government impersonation scams in 2025, marking a significant increase in fraudulent activity.

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OtherMay 9

Colorado Man Sentenced to 224 Years for Professor Murder After Skipping Sentencing

A Colorado man who failed to appear at his initial sentencing hearing was sentenced to 224 years in prison for killing a university professor.

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OtherMar 26

Church Attendance Report Withdrawn After Survey Company Finds Fraudulent Responses

A report claiming rising church attendance among young people in England and Wales was retracted after YouGov discovered fraudulent survey responses.

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OtherMay 8

Explosion and fire reported at Louisiana refinery, no injuries

An explosion and fire occurred at a PBF Energy refinery in Louisiana, with officials reporting no injuries from the incident.

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OtherApr 1

Man charged after 25 explosive devices found in New York apartment

Federal prosecutors charged a 65-year-old man after authorities discovered at least 25 improvised explosive devices in his apartment following reports of loud booms.

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OtherMay 27

Fire at Kosher Supermarket in London's Golders Green Draws 100 Firefighters

A fire broke out at a kosher supermarket in London's Golders Green neighborhood, requiring about 100 firefighters to respond.

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OtherMar 25

UCLA Student Kidnapping Suspect Released on Bail, Police Seek Additional Victims

Alexander Schecter, 24, was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting two UCLA students in March before being released on bail.

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OtherMar 13

Cities and suburbs increasingly embrace factory-built homes for affordable housing

Manufactured homes are gaining acceptance in cities and suburbs as communities seek affordable housing solutions amid ongoing shortages.

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OtherMay 8

Florida prosecutors seek death penalty in Fort Myers store clerk murder case

State prosecutors will pursue capital punishment against Rolbert Joachin in the hammer killing of a Fort Myers store clerk.

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OtherMar 31

Communication issues reported at LaGuardia Airport involving Delta flight and controllers

A Delta flight approached LaGuardia Airport while pilots communicated with controllers at JFK Airport instead of the correct tower.

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OtherApr 19

Women Farmers Dominate Chile Pepper Cultivation in India

In parts of India, chile pepper farming has become predominantly a women-led agricultural practice, with female farmers describing the work as too demanding for men.

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OtherMar 31

Woman bitten by wolf on Hamburg shopping street

A woman was bitten by a wolf on a Hamburg shopping street Monday evening in what may be the first such attack since wolves returned to Germany.

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OtherMar 24

Two Separate Sexual Assault Cases Involving Undocumented Immigrants in New York

Two distinct criminal cases involving undocumented immigrants charged with sexual assault have occurred in New York, with different legal outcomes.

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OtherMay 7

Record Number of River Miles Reconnected Through Dam Removals in 2023

The United States saw more river miles reconnected through dam removal projects in 2023 than in any previous year on record.

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OtherMar 30

Marine charged with stealing weapons, missile system from Camp Pendleton

A Marine corporal at Camp Pendleton faces federal charges for allegedly stealing military weapons and ammunition to sell in Arizona.

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