Russia Sentences U.S. Citizen to 15 Years for Espionage Eugene Spector was already serving a sentence for a bribery conviction when he was charged with spying, for which a court ordered him to serve an additional 13 years. 12/24/2024 - 5:27 am | View Link
AAR will pay $55M in fines to settle bribery probes The company disclosed violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to the SEC and Department of Justice connected to contracts in Nepal and South Africa. 12/19/2024 - 8:52 am | View Link
Assam Oppn terms Cong worker’s death during protest a conspiracy Opposition parties in Assam on Wednesday alleged that the death of a 45-year-old Congress worker “due to teargas smoke” during a protest in Guwahati was the result of a conspiracy, and demanded action ... 12/18/2024 - 3:19 am | View Link
Supreme Court bats away bribery appeal from former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin The Supreme Court declined Monday to review federal bribery charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, a Democrat who resigned two years ago after prosecutors said he sought campaign ... 12/16/2024 - 2:17 am | View Link
Top Russian official says internal corruption surged in 2024, with 30,000 officials caught for graft this year Igor Krasnov, Russia's prosecutor-general, said bribes involving officials have jumped 30% in 2024, compared to 2023. 12/9/2024 - 7:06 pm | View Link
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 25, the 360th day of 2024. There are six days left in the year. This is Christmas Day.
Today in history:
On Dec. 25, 1776, Gen. George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River for a surprise attack against Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey, during the American Revolutionary War.
Also on this date:
In 1066, William the Conqueror was crowned King of England.
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In 1818, “Silent Night (Stille Nacht)” was publicly performed for the first time during the Christmas Midnight Mass at the Church of St.
Moon Alert: After 3 a.m. EST today (12:01 a.m. PST) there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Scorpio.
Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024:
You are diligent, hardworking and sometimes a perfectionist. You’re also the peacemaker. This year is the last year of a nine-year cycle, which means you are letting go of what is no longer relevant to begin something fresh in 2025.
Hard to believe that "The Christmas Song" was written in 1945. There is hardly a Christmas without that classic by Mel Torme and Robert Wells.
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The Broncos’ running back question might only be adding more potential answers.
Denver brought Tyler Badie back to practice on Tuesday, opening his 21-day return-to-play window ahead of Saturday’s game at Cincinnati.
Badie had just ascended to the 53-man roster and seemingly into the Broncos’ regular running back rotation when he suffered a scary back injury Week 4 at the New York Jets.
“He’s doing well,” head coach Sean Payton said.
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft.
Colorado would not disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws.
The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time.
Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location. Millions more follow online in nine languages, from English to Japanese.
On any other night, NORAD is scanning the heavens for potential threats, such as last year’s Chinese spy balloon.