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Wisconsin News: Mexican Citizen, Jose Facio-Santos Charged in Federal Court with Illegal Reentry into the United States, Drug Distribution and Firearms Charges

Wisconsin – Matthew D. Krueger, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a nine-count indictment charging Jose Facio-Santos (age 39), a Mexican citizen, with illegal reentry by a previously deported alien, in violation of Title 8, United States Code, § 1326(a); three counts of … Continue reading Wisconsin News: Mexican Citizen, Jose Facio-Santos Charged in Federal Court with Illegal Reentry into the United States, Drug Distribution and Firearms Charges →

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Wisconsin News: Keshena Man, Saswaen Waukechon Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter on Menominee Indian Reservation

Wisconsin – Matthew D. Krueger, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Saswaen Waukechon (age: 38), of Keshena, was sentenced on November 8, 2018 to 36 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release after a conviction for Involuntary Manslaughter on the Menominee Indian Reservation. The sentence was the result … Continue reading Wisconsin News: Keshena Man, Saswaen Waukechon Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter on Menominee Indian Reservation →

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LONDON | Theresa May: A resilient politician facing a tough fight

LONDON — As Cabinet ministers quit and lawmakers demanded her resignation, cricket-loving British Prime Minister Theresa May summoned the spirit of one of her sports heroes. Asked by a reporter “how many wickets need to fall” before she was out, May spoke of her admiration for Geoffrey Boycott, a cricketer who was famous for his … Continue reading LONDON | Theresa May: A resilient politician facing a tough fight →

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NEW YORK | Jennie-O recalling ground turkey in salmonella outbreak

NEW YORK — Jennie-O-Turkey is recalling more than 91,000 pounds of raw turkey in an ongoing salmonella outbreak. The recall is the first tied to an outbreak the U.S. Department of Agriculture says is widespread. It has resulted in one death and 164 reported illnesses in 35 states. Regulators did not say how many of … Continue reading NEW YORK | Jennie-O recalling ground turkey in salmonella outbreak →

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida: Hand recount begins for tight US Senate race

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— A hand recount began Friday in Florida’s acrimonious U.S. Senate contest after an initial review by ballot-counting machines showed Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson separated by fewer than 13,000 votes out of more than 8 million votes cast. Under state law, a hand review is required when the victory … Continue reading TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida: Hand recount begins for tight US Senate race →

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DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is proposing a major overhaul to the way colleges handle complaints of sexual misconduct. The Education Department released a plan Friday that would require schools to investigate sexual assault and harassment only if the alleged misconduct was reported to certain campus officials and only if it occurred on campus or other … Continue reading DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules →

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WASHINGTON | US industrial production ticks up 0.1 percent in October

WASHINGTON— U.S. industry expanded slightly in October, with manufacturing growth offsetting declines in mining and utility production. Industrial production ticked up a modest 0.1 percent, the fifth straight monthly gain, following a 0.2 percent advance in September and a sizable 0.8 percent advance in August, the Federal Reserve reported Friday. The Fed said that recent … Continue reading WASHINGTON | US industrial production ticks up 0.1 percent in October →