Nigerian scammer sentenced for wire fraud

United States authorities have put two high level Nigerian scammers out of business. U.S. Attorney Susan Lehr said Thursday, Oct. 31 that Alex Ogunshakin, 41, was sentenced in federal court in Omaha to 45 months (3 years, 9 months) in prison for conspiracy …

Senate Battle Goes to Wire With Spending Records Shattered

Billions of dollars in advertising are being poured into Senate races nationwide, with competitive contests in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Montana driving record spending. Both major parties are aiming to sway voters in the struggle for Senate control. In …

'Monster' strangled girlfriend to death with TV wire after drunken argument

George Chalmers will be in his 70s when he is released from jail ( Image: West Yorkshire Police / SWNS) A violent ‘monster’ who strangled his girlfriend to death with a TV wire after a row has been jailed for life. George Chalmers, 54, was ordered to …

Stephen Bradley makes decision on Shamrock Rovers future as thrilling title race goes to the wire

Stephen Bradley is ready to stay on as Shamrock Rovers manager as he wants to make the Hoops better. Rovers will win an historic five league crowns in-a-row if they beat Waterford at home tonight and Shelbourne drop points in Derry. Bradley was in charge …

Tight local races down to wire in Warwick

By ADAM ZANGARI In just five days, Warwick will decide who to send to Washington D.C., the State House and City Hall. And the city looks to be eager to do so, as it led the state in turnout with 8,863 early voters as of Monday, according to the Rhode …

Donaldsonville mayoral candidate faces additional charges in sale of stolen copper wire

A Donaldsonville mayoral candidate who was arrested, accused of profiting more than $25,000 from selling stolen copper wire, is now facing additional charges in the case, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Glenn Price turned …

‘The Wire’ actor Wendell Pierce says fans threw trash at him at Yankee Stadium

“The Wire” actor Wendell Pierce says he left Game 5 of the World Series early on Wednesday night after unruly fans inside Yankee Stadium threw trash at him. Pierce hopped on social media to voice his disgust over his experience at the game. “Unfortunately …

US indicts founder of crypto firm Gotbit for alleged wire fraud

Hamilton says Norris can win Formula One title in 'down to wire' chase

Lewis Hamilton believes Lando Norris can still catch and beat defending three-time world champion Max Verstappen to the title this year thanks to the performance of his McLaren car and team. Talking to reporters ahead of this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand …

Woman found dead in Brooklyn apartment with wire wrapped around neck

A 51-year-old woman was found dead in her Brooklyn apartment, a wire wrapped around her neck, police sources said Thursday. The grim discovery was made by a concerned neighbor who went to check on the woman inside her apartment on Flatlands Ave. near Elton …