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FBI captures fugitive fraudster in Philippines after running $1.2B Medicare fraud scheme

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (360+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) — The FBI captured fugitive fraudster Herbert Leon Kimble in the Philippines and brought him back to the U. S. after he ran a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud scheme. Kimble, 60, was placed on the FBI's new "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list…...

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Former FBI special agent & Navy Seal weighs in on foiled UFC terror plot

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (384+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) — Federal authorities say they stopped what they described as a multi-phase terror plot aimed at the UFC Freedom 250 event this past weekend, including plans to use explosive drones and snipers. Former FBI Special Agent and Navy SEAL Jonathan…...

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Sen. Blackburn named target in alleged White House UFC terror plot

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (310+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Marsha Blackburn was among five members of Congress named as targets in an alleged domestic terror plot tied to a planned attack on a White House UFC event, according to a federal criminal complaint filed June 15 in…...

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Bomb threat shuts down streets in downtown Bakersfield; evacuations underway

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (118+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Evacuations are underway and streets are closed in downtown Bakersfield due to a bomb threat on Tuesday afternoon. The City of Bakersfield said they are aware of an ongoing incident at a private property near several…...

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Texas man indicted in shooting near Washington Monument that wounded teen bystander

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (25+ words) KBAK Texas man indicted in shooting near Washington Monument that wounded teen bystander...

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Vance gives update on fraud investigations, warns more people will be prosecuted

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (25+ words) KBAK Vance gives update on fraud investigations, warns more people will be prosecuted...

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FAA employee threatened to kill Trump using work computer, prosecutors say

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (247+ words) CONCORD, N.H. (TNND) — A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employee from New Hampshire has been charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump, according to prosecutors. Dean DelleChiaie, 35, of Nashua, was arrested on Monday after allegedly using his government-issued work computer to…...

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New developments in Trump attempted assassination case: Cole Allen's status causes concern

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (113+ words) KBAK New developments in Trump attempted assassination case: Cole Allen's status causes concern by The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) — Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with former federal prosecutor and former acting…...

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VIDEO: K-9 appears suspicious moments before Secret Service officer is shot at WHCD

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (28+ words) KBAK VIDEO: K-9 appears suspicious moments before Secret Service officer is shot at WHCD...

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Experts say DOJ could treat Trump assassination attempt as domestic terrorism

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (198+ words) WASHINGTON (7News) — As the man suspected of trying to kill President Donald Trump awaits his next day in court, several experts expect the Department of Justice to treat this case as domestic terrorism. While domestic terrorism isn't a standalone charge, prosecutors…...