Migrants accused of killing Mexican border agent who asked for ID papers
Three migrants have been arrested on suspicion of attacking and killing a Mexican border official who was asked to produce identification, authorities said. The federal agent, identified as Luis Alberto Olivas García, was ambushed Monday at a checkpoint in the northern state of Chihuahua across the border from El Paso, Texas, Mexico's National Immigration Institute […]
Roki Sasaki to trim list, set potential free agent visits
After meeting with representatives from MLB teams in the United States, pitcher Roki Sasaki has returned to Japan to decide on his next move, a representative for the star pitcher announced Monday night. Agent Joel Wolfe said on a Zoom call with reporters that Sasaki's likely next step will be to narrow down his list […]
Chinese National Charged with Acting as Agent of Beijing in California Election
Yaoning “Mike” Sun, 64, of Chino Hills, California, was arrested Thursday and charged with acting as an illegal agent of Beijing while influencing local elections. “The conduct alleged in this complaint is deeply disturbing, and the defendants are charged with acting on behalf of the People's Republic of China to influence our political system. We […]
Crazed driver smacks, then robs NYC traffic enforcement agent in broad daylight attack: cops
In a broad daylight crash this week, a Queens driver jumped off the wheel while receiving a ticket, struck a traffic officer and stole his citation, police said. Authorities say a uniformed NYPD traffic enforcement officer, 56, was on duty on 63rd Drive near Queens Boulevard around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday when Mark Garrido, 29, hit […]
Chinese national accused of acting as Beijing’s agent in local California election
On Thursday, a Chinese national who was the campaign manager for an unknown politician elected to a Southern California city council two years ago was arrested on charges of acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. The arrest of Yaoning “Mike” Sun, 64, is a sign that the Chinese government has set up […]
California political operative allegedly acted as illegal agent of China: DOJ
A Chino Hills, California, resident has been arrested on suspicion of working as an illegal agent for the People's Republic of China (PRC) while also serving as a campaign manager for a local politician running for office in 2022. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said 64-year-old Yaoning “Mike” Sun was arrested on Thursday for […]
FACT CHECK: Did Joe Biden Pardon A CCP Agent Caught With Child Pornography?
President Joe Biden has granted amnesty to Chinese Communist Party officials arrested with 47,000 child pornography files, according to a post on X. Joe Biden granted clemency to Chinese Communist Party operative who had 47,000 child pornography photo files pic.twitter.com/hWVxMZmKBl — End Wakeness (@EndWokeness) December 12, 2024 Verdict: Misleading The man was deported as part […]
Yankees remain engaged in free agent market, including with Pete Alonso
Despite the wild performance over the past week, there are plenty of question marks on the Yankees' roster, likely at first base (if Cody Bellinger doesn't end up there) and second base (if Jazz Chisholm Jr. doesn't hit. case) would be the largest. Shift from 3rd place. General manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday that he […]
DOJ alleges ex-congressman acted as unregistered foreign agent of sanctioned Venezuelan businessman
The Justice Department on Wednesday released an indictment accusing the former Miami congressman of making more than $5.5 million as an unregistered foreign agent for a sanctioned Venezuelan businessman. Former Rep. David Rivera (R-Fla.) allegedly failed to register as a foreign agent and created a “fraudulent shell company” and “false and fraudulent documents” to hide […]
Roki Sasaki taking next step as free agent with Mets, Yankees’ standing uncertain
Other free agent pitchers will sign bigger contracts this offseason, but none have the same appeal as Japanese right-hander Aki Sasaki. The 23-year-old was posted last week, Dec. 9, and is expected to sign early in next year's international free agency period, as a deal needs to be finalized before the end of a 45-day […]