FBI investigates former counterterrorism official over alleged classified leaks
The FBI is examining Joe Kent, a former National Counterterrorism Center director, over allegations of leaking classified information, according to reports.
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Former Israeli ambassador doubts Iran conflict will extend six more months
Gilad Erdan, a former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, said he does not believe the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran will last another six months.
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Joseph Duggar arrested on charges he molested 9-year-old during 2020 Florida vacation
Joseph Garrett Duggar was arrested Wednesday and charged in Florida with molesting a child under 12 and lewd and lascivious behavior, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office said.
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State Department adds 12 countries to visa bond requirement
The State Department on Wednesday added a dozen countries whose citizens must post bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 to apply for B1/B2 visas starting April 2, the department said.
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Colorado school staffer wanted on multiple charges in alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old
A Greeley-Evans Middle School employee is accused of grooming and abusing a 13-year-old student over several months. She remains at large as police seek her arrest.
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Utah jury convicts woman who wrote children’s book on grief in husband’s fentanyl death
A Utah jury found Kouri Richins guilty of killing her husband by spiking his drink with fentanyl in 2022. Prosecutors said she sought to collect millions from multiple life insurance policies.
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Former Rep. Melissa Bean projected to win Illinois Democratic primary
Decision Desk HQ projected former Rep. Melissa Bean to win the Democratic primary for the Chicago-area House seat held by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, setting up a possible return to Congress.
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Trump administration opens Medicaid fraud probe in Florida
The Trump administration opened a Medicaid fraud probe in Florida as part of a nationwide crackdown on state Medicaid programs, the Associated Press reported. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz appeared to confirm the move in a post on X.
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Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, likely to succeed Durbin
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary Tuesday, defeating two House lawmakers and positioning her to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), according to official results.
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Venezuela wins first World Baseball Classic title with 3-2 upset over U.S.
Venezuela captured its first WBC championship by defeating Team USA 3-2 in Miami, ending a tournament dominated by clutch hitting and strong pitching.
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