The activity is fueled by a rise in organized crime that is forcing small businesses and individuals to take additional safety measures or to avoid sending checks through the mail altogether.
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Helicopter accident in Syria leaves 22 U.S. troops injured
‘No enemy fire was reported,’ a U.S. military statement said.
Nottingham police say man fatally stabbed 3, stole van and ran down 3 more in English city
The dead included two 19-year-old students from the University of Nottingham in the shocking early morning rampage.
At least 103 wedding guests killed when boat capsizes in northern Nigeria
Locals said it was the deadliest boat accident they have seen in many years.
Buttigieg vows federal help to fix collapsed section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia
The destruction of the roadway will likely raise shipping costs because truckers must now travel longer, pricier routes, the U.S. transportation secretary says.
House Republicans pass resolution to overturn new federal gun rule
The Biden administration rule, which tightens regulations on stabilizing braces for firearms, took effect June 1.
Ukraine needs more missiles, tanks and planes from U.S., says Maine’s Jared Golden
2nd District Democrat among most ardent U.S. House supporters for arming Ukraine in its quest to oust Russian invaders
Trump pleads not guilty to illegally keeping classified documents at Mar-a-Lago
Even for a defendant whose post-presidential life has been dominated by investigations, the documents probe has stood out for both the apparent volume of evidence amassed by prosecutors and the severity of the allegations.
U.S. inflation slows, giving room for Fed to pause rate hikes
The Fed will likely announce that it’s skipping a rate hike but may resume raising rates as soon as July.
Shooting in Denver wounds 10 people, including suspect, after Nuggets title win
Three of the wounded were in critical condition, police said.