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Inside the "hustle kingdom," where overseas scammers prey on Americans online Original
Down a dusty alley in the Ghanaian capital Accra, young men huddle together in a small, dark room and cast off their true identities, taking on the phony role of women looking for love online. They call it their hustle kingdom. They are West Africa's "Yahoo boys," fraudsters who swindle Americans out of millions of dollars by luring them into all kinds of scams -- many preying on widowers looking for love and companionship.
Patients Found! Now What?
The diagnostic odyssey of those suffering from rare disease is wellknown. The causes range from hidden symptoms to symptoms that mimic more common conditions. Fortunately, many are working to shorten the odyssey and lessen the burden on the patient. With increased awareness and education, the use of genetic testing, AI analysis of longitudinal signals, pattern recognition, etc., more patients are being correctly diagnosed earlier. But then what?
U.S. Army officer resigns in protest over U.S. support for Israel
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U.S. Army officer resigns in protest over U.S. support for Israel
Middle East 5 hours ago We Never Thought An American Civil War Would Be Amusing. Until Now dailycaller.com - Gage Klipper • 5h With all of Corporate America decked out in rainbows, you know it’s pride month — and that means legions of pervert parades across the country.
When her mother went missing, an Illinois woman ventured into the dark corners of America's romance scam epidemic
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Obituaries 4 hours ago Bonnie K. Hitzemann | Obituary republictimes.net - Republic-Times • 4h Bonnie K. Hitzemann, 73, of Red Bud, died April 22, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Kenneth and Geneva (nee … EPA 10 hours ago McLean County receives grant from Illinois EPA wjbc.com • 10h The Illinois EPA awarded $902,200 worth of grants to four recipients.
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Mom's disappearance draws daughter into probe of online romance scams
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When Laura Kowal decided to date again after losing her husband of 24 years, the 57-year-old retired hospital executive from Galena, Illinois, joined an online dating site because that felt safer. The relationship she forged with a self-described Swedish investment adviser named Frank Borg began with florid emails and giddy phone calls in October 2018. It was romantic and exciting — but it soon became more furtive.
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In one woman's mysterious drowning, signs of a national romance scam epidemic
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2 days ago "Where's the trophy? He just comes, running over to me." Swifties, the day that you've been waiting for is finally here — Taylor Swift has released her highly anticipated new album, The Tortured Poets Department on April 18. The sprawling album not only sees the pop star reflecting on her past …
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NCAA president Charlie Baker blasts "prop bets," citing risk to game integrity in college sports
Bad Bets: Gambling on college sports Since he took over as president of the NCAA earlier this year, former Massachusetts Gov.
Family of an American held hostage by Hamas urges leaders to "do everything, and we mean everything, to bring them back" Original
Family holds out hope for son taken hostage Omer Neutra loves the Knicks. Growing up on Long Island, he was the captain of his high school basketball team, his volleyball team, "and when the soccer team needed a captain, he was captain of the soccer team," his father Ronen says. "That's the kind of guy he is." Now, Omer's loved ones are fighting for their son and friend, an American who has dual citizenship and serves with the Israeli military.
In Hunter Biden tax investigation, IRS agent requests whistleblower protections to talk about "political considerations"
IRS agent seeks protection in Hunter Biden case IRS agent requests whistleblower protections in Hunter Biden tax investigation 03:06 The attorney for an unnamed IRS criminal supervisory special agent says his client has asked Congress for protections to speak out about allegations that a years-long, high-profile and politically sensitive investigation has been hindered by "preferential treatment and politics," according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
In Hunter Biden tax investigation, IRS agent requests whistleblower protections from Congress to talk about "political considerations"
IRS agent seeks protection in Hunter Biden case IRS agent requests whistleblower protections in Hunter Biden tax investigation 03:06 The attorney for an unnamed IRS criminal supervisory special agent says his client has asked Congress for protections to speak out about allegations that a years-long, high-profile and politically sensitive investigation has been hindered by "preferential treatment and politics," according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
'The season is frankly a blur'; former Stanford volleyball star talks about the dangers of concussions Original
Examining inequities in concussion research PALO ALTO -- Stanford volleyball star Hayley Hodson had Olympic dreams from a young age. "Without a doubt, an Olympic gold medal," Hodson told CBS News. Hodson excelled in her sport, but she suffered a concussion at practice during what her coaches called the "courage" drill. "It really felt like target practice," Hodson said. "And I was the target." Hayley said less than two weeks later she took another ball to the head, in almost the same spot.
Gender gap in concussion research leaves female athletes struggling Original
Examining inequities in concussion research Concussion research focuses primarily on male athletes, possibly hurting women 02:28 Hayley Hodson had Olympic dreams from a young age. "Without a doubt, an Olympic gold medal," Hodson told CBS News. Hodson excelled as a star volleyball player at Stanford, but she suffered a concussion at practice during what her coaches called the "courage" drill. "It really felt like target practice," Hodson said.
New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Winter weather cancels flights in Texas as storm heads east Southwest Airlines and American Airlines canceled dozens of flights Monday in north Texas, which is expected to get cold, wet weather most of the week, including a chance of freezing rain. About 30% of all flights at Dallas Love Field Airport, home to Southwest, were canceled by early afternoon, according to tracking service FlightAware.
New York investors snapping up Colorado River water rights, betting big on an increasingly scarce resource
Wall Street investment firms buy up rights to scarce water throughout the West 07:43 With the federal government poised to force Western states to change how they manage the alarming shortfall in Colorado River water, there is one constituency with a growing interest in the river's fate that's little known to some: Wall Street investors.
Meet The Investigators Working To Address Baltimore City’s Unsolved Murders
In a nondescript Baltimore warehouse, dozens of investigators are working to fix a problem that has vexed police across the country: unsolved murders. The city saw 338 homicides in 2021, and less than half, 47%, were solved. That figure is slightly lower than the national murder clearance rate — the share of cases each year that are solved, meaning police make an arrest or close the case due to other reasons.
GOP probe of Hunter Biden's business dealings turns to president's brother James
New details in GOP probe of Hunter, James Biden New details emerge in GOP probe of Hunter and James Biden 02:19 While conservative heat has for three years focused on the past business activities of President Biden's son Hunter, a key Senate Republican told CBS News this week that newly obtained banking records raise similar concerns aboutfirst brother James Biden.
Was Putin's playbook for Ukraine written in Syria?
Was Putin's war playbook written in Syria? Eyewitnesses to Syrian atrocities fear for Ukraine because they know what Putin is capable of 05:05 As Russian missiles bombard Ukrainian cities and the U.S. secretary of state has called Russia's actions in Ukraine "war crimes," an eyewitness to crimes against humanity in Syria says he fears for the Ukrainian people because he knows what the Russian president is capable of. He saw it in his own country.
Satellite image shows Putin's alleged super yacht out of reach of sanctions
As Europe and the U.S. bear down with a raft of aggressive sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, the super yacht he is believed to own has found safe harbor in a highly militarized port in Russian territorial waters. In new satellite imagery obtained by CBS News, the yacht can be seen docked in a port in Kaliningrad, near Russia's nuclear weapons operations.
Americans in Afghanistan face hard choice of dividing their families
Americans in Afghanistan face hard choices Americans in Afghanistan face hard choices 04:08 When CBS News first met Angela, an American mother in Afghanistan, she said she was visiting family in August when the government fell and the Taliban came to power. She said repeatedly that she feared for her life. "This is my passport. I don't know if you can see it," said Angela, holding up her blue American passport to the camera. "We are trapped in Afghanistan.
California Medical Board member says agency fails to root out negligent doctors: "No question that it costs patients' lives"
Calif. board falls short disciplining docs Calif. board falls short disciplining docs 06:34 Brandi Williams is the kind of person who does her homework. So when the 64-year-old decided to undergo an abdominoplasty, or "tummy tuck," after losing nearly 30 pounds, she made the decision carefully. Williams settled on Dr. Jason Helliwell, an OB-GYN who also conducts cosmetic procedures, but only after running his medical license number to see if he had any history of misconduct.
Marine sentenced in 2017 killing of Green Beret in Africa
Current, former Navy SEALs allege "lawlessness" Current, former Navy SEALs allege "lawlessnes... 05:36 A military court sentenced Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Mario A. Madera-Rodriguez to 6 months of confinement, a reduction in rank, and an additional 90 days of hard labor for his involvement in an array of crimes connected to the 2017 death of Army Green Beret Logan Melgar.
Marine convicted of involuntary manslaughter in death of Army Green Beret
A military court late Thursday night convicted U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Mario Madera-Rodriguez for his role in the death of Army Green Beret Logan Melgar. The trial brings closure to a case that has fractured the Special Operations community since Melgar was found dead in 2017 while serving in the African country of Mali.
Digital Health is Changing the Trajectory of Rare Disease
There are more than 6,000 rare diseases, according to EURORDIS, the leading European rare disease organization. Of those, 80% are of a genetic origin, with many chronic and life-threatening. Worse, less than 10% of those suffering from such diseases receive treatment. In any definition of unmet need, this population would be included. The good news is that the situation is changing for the better—thanks to life-saving innovation by pharma/biotech, and by the rapid rise of digital health.
Former Black special agents say FBI's culture is "not conducive to minorities"
During his 21 years as an FBI special agent, Eric Jackson fought for his fellow Black agents every chance he got, eventually rising to lead the bureau's Black Affairs Diversity Committee. "I think I gave it all to the FBI," Jackson said. To this day, he swears he loves the organization. Still, Jackson told CBS News, "When the culture is not conducive to minorities, you have an obligation to speak out." "The seventh floor in the FBI is where decisions and policies are made," Jackson told CBS News.
View from the front lines: The lives impacted by coronavirus in New York City
CBS News spent seven days at the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx section of New York City, from April 16-22. It was the height of the coronavirus pandemic in one of the hardest-hit communities in the nation. Watch the CBS News special, "Bravery and Hope: 7 Days on the Front Line" Friday, May 15, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, re-airing Saturday and Sunday at 10 p.m. ET on CBSN.
View from the front lines: The lives impacted by coronavirus in New York City
CBS News spent seven days at the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx section of New York City, from April 16-22. It was the height of the coronavirus pandemic in one of the hardest-hit communities in the nation. Watch the CBS News special, "Bravery and Hope: 7 Days on the Front Line" Friday, May 15, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, re-airing Saturday and Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBSN.
Online reputation management: CBS News investigation finds fraudulent court orders used to change Google results exclusive
A Google search can reveal negative information about anyone or any company. Since it's difficult to change those results, many small businesses are paying thousands to so-called reputation management companies to make negative web pages disappear. Much of the work is legitimate, but a CBS News investigation into online reputation management found some companies hired to clean up Google searches appear to be engaging in criminal activity.
China's greatest natural resource may be its data
Kai-Fu Lee built his career working for the giants of Silicon Valley: Apple, Microsoft, and Google. But today, as one of the most successful venture capitalists in the field of artificial intelligence, Lee has decided that best place to be an AI capitalist is in communist China. Lee's firm, Sinovation Ventures, has funded some 140 AI startups, including shared-bicycle companies, education companies, and a firm that's developing dishwashing robots.
Bernie Sanders tax returns released: Democratic candidate discloses 10 years of tax info detailing income, tax rate
Sanders says he'll release tax returns by April 15 He has spent years railing against the excesses of the wealthiest Americans, but Sen. Bernie Sanders is now among those that can be called a millionaire, according to his federal tax returns.
Under the Influence: Leading the IMF by Example
Andrew Bast's accompanying interview with Simon Johnson, former chief economist of the IMF and currently a professor at MIT and editor of the Baseline Scenario blog, can be found here. Low expectations preceded last Thursday's G-20 summit in London, but by day's end a curious consensus had emerged. Prior to the summit, a rift had emerged between the United States, which was pushing for more economic stimulus, and the Europeans, who urged stricter regulation reforms.
Under the Influence: Demand and the Mexican Drug War
The war looks eerily familiar: beheadings, assassinations of police and public officials, terrorized businesspeople, extorted schoolteachers, and in five years more than 230 American civilians dead in the crossfire. All this could easily describe the battle in Afghanistan or Pakistan, but the reality is closer to home, where an increasingly gruesome and threatening war is threatening to boil over the United States' southern border with Mexico.
North Korea finding new ways to evade sanctions, secret U.N. report reveals
Trump in Vietnam for North Korea summit North Korea is using increasingly sophisticated technology to evade sanctions while continuing to raise money by selling arms to Syria, according to a confidential United Nations report obtained by CBS News. The 67-page draft document was assembled by experts for the U.N. Security Council's sanctions committee and circulated to members at the end of January.
China's greatest natural resource may be its data
Kai-Fu Lee built his career working for the giants of Silicon Valley: Apple, Microsoft, and Google. But today, as one of the most successful venture capitalists in the field of artificial intelligence, Lee has decided that best place to be an AI capitalist is in communist China. Lee's firm, Sinovation Ventures, has funded 140 AI startups, including shared-bicycle companies, education companies, and a firm that's developing dishwashing robots.
KC-130 crash in Mississippi in 2017 could have been prevented, military investigation finds
WASHINGTON — Military investigators have concluded the crash of a Marine transport plane last year in Mississippi was caused by mistakes made six years earlier. The military has just finished briefing the families of the 16 men who died. "It kills me inside because my children could still have their dad. I could still have my husband," said Ashley Kundrat.
Turkey says it has audio, video of Khashoggi interrogation
A former high level U.S. intelligence official tells CBS News that the Turkish government has told the U.S. it has audio and video tapes of the interrogation of Saudi journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Turkish sources allege that Saudi agents were involved in Khashoggi’s murder. Khashoggi was last seen entering the consulate 10 days ago, and his disappearance has sparked outrage worldwide.
Turkish government says they have audio, video of Jamal Khashoggi interrogation
A former high level U.S. intelligence official tells CBS News that the Turkish government has told the U.S. that they have audio and video tapes of the interrogation of Saudi journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, which Turkey believes involved Khashoggi's murder.
Turks say they have audio, video of Khashoggi interrogation
A former high level U.S. intelligence official tells CBS News that the Turkish government has told the U.S. that they have audio and video tapes of the interrogation of Saudi journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, which Turkey believes involved Khashoggi’s murder.
Proactively Developing Your Marketing Plan
The healthcare market is a dynamic market in every aspect. From advances in biotechnology giving rise to genomic therapies to the continuous emergence and consolidation of the companies who operate in this market, healthcare is an evolving industry. It should be no surprise then that the legislative policy and regulatory framework governing the industry is also continuously evolving—all with the objective to improve the overall health system of the nation and its citizens.
Unpredictable By Andrew Bast
Unpredictable By Andrew Bast World News: 13:40 GMT Monday 2nd January 2017. [Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire via SPi World News] UnpredictableBy Andrew Basthttps://lareviewofbooks.org/article/unpredictable/ Read More: http://michelekearneynuclearwire.blogspot.com/2017/01/unpredictable-by-andrew-bast.html Published: 2017-01-02T13:40:00. Search for other references to "unpredictable" on SPi News
Los Angeles Review of Books
JANUARY 1, 2017 IN MARCH 1970, President Richard Nixon took the stage at a brief but sweeping ceremony at the State Department where he signed the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons. As international contracts go, the NPT, as it’s come to be known, has been hugely successful. Forty-seven years later, it binds 190 countries from spreading nuclear weapons. “This is indeed a historic occasion,” Nixon said with Russian ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin looking on.
A Translator's Long Journey, Page by Page (Published 2004)
May 25, 2004 On Gregory Rabassa's crowded bookshelves is a first edition of ''Rayuela,'' the experimental 1963 novel by the Argentine novelist Julio Cortázar. Mr. Rabassa had just finished his Ph.D. in Portuguese in the mid-1960's when an editor at Pantheon -- who had noticed his work editing a failed literary magazine at Columbia University -- asked him to translate Mr. Cortázar's book from Spanish into English.
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