Federal law enforcement has uncovered a wave of organized fraud and theft operations tied to foreign nationals, primarily Chinese and South American migrants, responsible for millions of dollars in losses across the United States. Recent convictions, investigations, and high-tech heists underscore growing threats to American retailers, financial institutions, and citizens.
The Trump administration is weighing the use of drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels, a significant escalation in the fight against narcotics trafficking at the southern border. The proposal, still under discussion, could involve targeting cartel leaders and supply networks inside Mexico with unmanned aerial vehicles, possibly with the Mexican government’s cooperation.
An illegal immigrant from Guatemala has been arrested in New York for allegedly killing his two-month-old daughter. Marlon Rabanales-Pretzantzin, 20, was taken into custody on March 7 and is being held at the Nassau County Jail without bail. Authorities said he admitted to the crime.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is facing serious allegations from his fiancée, Tia Jones, who has applied for a protective order, claiming he choked her until she feared for her life.
Democrat-aligned Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford defended her sentencing record at Wednesday night’s debate against conservative candidate Brad Schimel, particularly her decision to give a reduced sentence to a pedophile convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl.
A violent protest erupted in Buenos Aires on Wednesday as leftist political organizations and soccer fan gangs, known as Barras Bravas, clashed with law enforcement outside Argentina’s Congress. The unrest led to over 120 arrests, multiple injuries, and significant damage to public infrastructure.
Authorities have named Joshua Riibe as a person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who vanished while on spring break in the Dominican Republic. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia confirmed Riibe’s status in the case five days into the ongoing search but emphasized that the case remains a missing person investigation rather than a criminal matter.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands, urging American travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime.