Doug Cunningham

United States

Breaking News Writer at United Press International (UPI)

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D.C. police officer gets 18 months in prison for leaks to Proud Boys leader

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

June 6 (UPI) -- Former Washington, D.C., Police Intelligence Chief Lt. Shane Lamond got 18 months in a federal prison Friday for obstructing an investigation by lying regarding contact he had with Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. Lamond leaked information to Tarrio that he was being investigated and then lied about doing that, according to prosecutors. Lamond was convicted of one count of obstructing justice and three counts of making false statements to federal law enforcement. Judge Amy B.
Interior Department approves modifying federal coal mining project in Montana

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

June 6 (UPI) -- The Department of the Interior on Friday announced approval of a mining plan modification for Bull Mountains coal mine in Montana. It authorizes Signal Peak Energy LLC to mine roughly 22.8 million tons of federal coal. It also permits the company to mine 34.5 million tons of adjacent non-federal coal. The mine is in Musselshell and Yellowstone counties and exports coal to Japan and South Korea.
Diddy trial: Ex-girlfriend 'Jane' testifies about forced sex sessions

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

June 6 (UPI) -- In graphic, tearful testimony depicting her time with Sean "Diddy" Combs, a former girlfriend known as "Jane" Friday described being coerced into sex with escorts against her will. Jane said during Combs' "freak offs" he dictated what he wanted her to do, which included sex sessions that ended with the escorts "finishing on me."She testified she and Combs would have sex immediately afterward and he wouldn't let her clean the ejaculation off her body.
Swiss government proposes requiring banks to hold more capital

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

June 6 (UPI) -- Switzerland's Federal Council Friday submitted new capital requirements for mega-banks like UBS in the wake of the Credit Suisse crisis. It requires UBS to hold $26 billion more in core capital. The Swiss Federal Council said in a statement that a review of the Credit Suisse crisis showed reforms are needed to reduce risks for the state, taxpayers and the economy.
Netherlands sets general election date after government collapse

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

June 6 (UPI) -- The Netherlands Friday scheduled a snap election for Oct. 29 following the collapse of the government caused by the far-right Party for Freedom leaving the governing coalition. Outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs Judith Uitermark announced the election date in a post on X. "In the coming period, I will work with the municipalities and other stakeholders to prepare so that this important day in our democracy goes smoothly!" Uitermark said.
U.S. economy created 139,000 May jobs, higher than expected

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

June 6 (UPI) -- U.S. job growth in May was largely in line with expectations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly report released on Friday. The United States added 139,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in May while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%. Economists expected 125,000-130,000 jobs created in May, according to CNBC and CNN. Federal employment fell by 22,000 in May, 59,000 since January, health care gained 62,000 jobs while leisure and hospitality added 48,000.
DHS expedites 36 miles of border wall, waiving environmental laws

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

June 5 (UPI) -- The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday issued three new waivers for roughly 36 miles of a new border wall in Arizona and New Mexico. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem approved the waivers, which allow environmental laws to be disregarded for border wall construction.
Florida sheriff arrested in what's called 'massive illegal gambling operation'

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

June 5 (UPI) -- Osceola County Florida Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez on Thursday faced felony charges for allegedly operating a massive gambling operation while illegally using his office to shield it. Law-enforcement officials said the gambling operation yielded more than $21.6 million in illegal proceeds.
Florida sheriff arrested in what’s called ‘massive illegal gambling operation’

3 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Doug Cunningham

June 5 (UPI) -- Osceola County Florida Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez on Thursday faced felony charges for allegedly operating a massive gambling operation while illegally using his office to shield it. Law-enforcement officials said the gambling operation yielded more than $21.6 million in illegal proceeds.
Supreme Court revives straight woman's 'reverse discrimination' suit

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Doug Cunningham

June 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that a straight woman can move forward with her Title VII Civil Rights Act job discrimination lawsuit, which claimed "reverse discrimination."The justices voted 9-0 to side with Marlean Ames, ruling that she faced a higher burden to be able to sue for discrimination as a straight woman after she was passed up for job opportunities in favor of two LGBTQ applicants.