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Texas man charged with planning explosive attacks on police during L.A. unrest

1 week ago | bnonews.com | Carlos Robles

A Texas man has been charged in federal court after allegedly purchasing powerful explosives and expressing plans to use them against law enforcement officers and government officials during riots in California, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. On June 12, Grzegorz Vandenberg, 48, visited a travel center in Lordsburg, New Mexico, where he requested assistance purchasing fireworks capable of harming people.
Ex-Army sergeant pleads guilty to trying to share U.S. secrets with China

1 week ago | bnonews.com | Carlos Robles

A former U.S. Army sergeant stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state has pleaded guilty to attempting to provide classified military information to Chinese intelligence, according to federal prosecutors. Joseph Daniel Schmidt, 31, entered guilty pleas in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two felony charges: attempt to deliver national defense information and retention of national defense information.
Former Fort Hood soldier sentenced to prison in immigrant smuggling scheme

1 week ago | bnonews.com | Carlos Robles

A former U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Hood has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for organizing a smuggling operation involving fellow service members, federal prosecutors announced. Enrique Jauregui, 26, was sentenced in federal court in Pecos, Texas, to 33 months in prison for aiding and abetting the transportation of illegal aliens for financial gain. He was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay a $10,000 fine.
Virginia man sentenced to 25 years for attempted mass shooting at church

1 week ago | bnonews.com | Carlos Robles

A Virginia man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempting to carry out a mass shooting at a church, according to prosecutors. Rui Jiang, 36, of Fairfax, was convicted in March of attempting to carry out a mass shooting, possessing a firearm in furtherance of the attempt, and transmitting threats online. In addition to his prison term, he was sentenced to five years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Trump approves Iran strike plans but holds off final order - WSJ

1 week ago | bnonews.com | Carlos Robles

President Donald Trump has approved military plans for potential U.S. strikes on Iran but is holding off on giving the final order to see if Tehran will abandon its nuclear program, according to the Wall Street Journal. Trump is reportedly hoping that the threat of joining Israel’s military campaign will pressure Iran into making concessions on its nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
UK woman dies of rabies after scratch from stray puppy in Morocco

1 week ago | bnonews.com | Carlos Robles

A UK woman has died after contracting rabies during a visit to Morocco, according to health officials. The individual was infected after contact with a stray dog. The woman has been identified by her family as Yvonne Ford. In a statement shared publicly, her family said she was scratched “very slightly” by a puppy during a trip in February and did not initially seek medical care.
Hurricane Erick strengthens to Category 2 as it nears southern Mexico

1 week ago | bnonews.com | Carlos Robles

A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Erick is expected to bring damaging winds and life-threatening flash floods to parts of southern Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. The cyclone has intensified into a Category 2 hurricane and is forecast to reach major hurricane strength before making landfall. As of the 1 p.m. ET update on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center reported that Erick had strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane.
Break-in reported at home of slain Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman

1 week ago | bnonews.com | Carlos Robles

Authorities are investigating a break-in at the residence of Minnesota State Representative Emerita Melissa Hortman, just days after she and her husband were killed in a politically motivated attack that also left a state senator and his wife wounded. According to Brooklyn Park Police, officers were alerted to the overnight break-in around 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
14 suspected CJNG gunmen killed in shootout with Mexican forces

1 week ago | bnonews.com | Carlos Robles

A gunfight between Mexican security forces and members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has left at least 14 suspected cartel members dead in northern Mexico, according to local media reports. Military forces deployed a Black Hawk helicopter during the operation. The confrontation occurred on a road in an uninhabited area of Zacatecas state.
7 indicted in $100 million California jewelry heist, largest in U.S. history

1 week ago | bnonews.com | Carlos Robles

Two Southern California men were taken into federal custody in connection with the 2022 theft of approximately $100 million in jewelry from a Brinks semitruck, as federal prosecutors unsealed charges against a total of seven defendants accused in what is considered the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history.