Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

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  Federal Grand Jury Has Heard More Evidence in Case Against Mayor Adams

  Prosecutors have presented additional evidence to a grand jury in the case against Eric Adams, his lawyer said in court papers, a sign new charges may be near.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 10
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  Over 50 current, former mayors endorse O’Malley in DNC chair bid

  Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s (D) team announced on Thursday that he’s received support from more than 50 current and former mayors in his bid to take the helm of the Democratic National ...
  
  The Hill - Jan. 9
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  Lee announces candidacy for Oakland mayor

  Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that she is running to be the next mayor of Oakland this year. Lee said in a video posted to the social platform X that she wants to bring ...
  
  The Hill - Jan. 8
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  Federal prosecutors say they've uncovered 'additional criminal conduct' by NYC Mayor Eric Adams

  Federal prosecutors allege they have uncovered “additional criminal conduct” by New York Mayor Eric Adams ahead of his scheduled trial in April.
  
  NBC News - Jan. 8

• Former Nurse Is Charged After Newborn Is Found With Fractures

  Erin Strotman was charged in one case of child abuse, but detectives were also examining other episodes with similar injuries at a Virginia neonatal intensive care unit.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 5

• Charges of Police Shakedown at Rave Lift Lid on Corruption in Indonesia

  Action was taken to rein in rampant corruption two decades ago, but there are growing signs the world’s fourth-most populous country is losing the fight.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

• Former New Orleans mayor on truck attack

  Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu joined CBS News to discuss his thoughts and feelings on the Bourbon Street truck attack.
  
  CBS News - Jan. 1
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  Biden briefed on New Orleans attack, spoke to mayor about federal support

  NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports that President Biden has been briefed after a car drove into a crowd in New Orleans and has spoken to the mayor of the city to offer support as the investigation ...
  
  NBC News - Jan. 1

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  How TikTok Evaded a Ban Again and Again, Until Now

  After a decisive loss at the Supreme Court, the app is set to be blocked in the U.S. starting Sunday, ending its streak of Houdini-like escapes.
  
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  Supreme Court Backs Law Requiring TikTok to Be Sold or Banned

  The company argued that the law, citing potential Chinese threats to the nation’s security, violated its First Amendment rights and those of its 170 million users.
  
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  With a ban looming, publishers are hoping to pivot to new platforms, but readers fear their community of book lovers will never be the same.
  
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  RFK Jr. Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout

  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.
  
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  U.S. to Deploy ‘Extraordinary Measures’ to Avoid Default on Jan. 21

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• Appeals court again declares DACA illegal, but keeps policy alive

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  CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay $5 Million

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  DOE Title IX memo issues new guidance in paying NIL student-athletes

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