Florida and BYU Go to Double Overtime In the First Round

By: Selena Robinson, Freelance Journalist for WorldNewsVine

The 2010 NCAA Tournament got started with a first round game between the tenth-seeded Florida Gators and the seventh-ranked Brigham Young Cougars. Brigham Young came in with a school record 29 wins on the year, while Florida barely squeaked into the Big Dance with an at-large bid.

Senator Sanders Wants More Control and Regulation for Wall Street to Avert Another Economic Crisis

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont concerned about another financial crisis in the future, called on lawmakers in Washington to overhaul legislation governing financial institutions and to regulate Wall Street.

Senator Specter Advises Caution on Senate Floor Regarding Condemnation of Israel Over Settlement Announcement

On the United States Senate floor today, Senator Specter expressed disagreement with the way the US is handling the recent events surrounding the announcement of 1,600 new settlements in East Jerusalem. He questioned if all the facts were known and warned about condemning the Israelis without further investigation of the facts.

Schwarzenegger Rejects Bill | States Does Little to Cut Budget and Stimulate Job Creation

Last night Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sent a letter to California’s legislative leaders California State Senate pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg; California State Senate Republican Leader Dennis Hollingsworth; California State Assembly Speaker John A. Perez, and California State Assembly Republican Leader Martin Garrick regarding an urgent meeting earlier in the day with the Governor concerning the budget.

Organized Crime Head Sentenced for Cheating 27 Casinos out of $7 Million

Sounds like a movie; the “Tran Organization” headed by Phuong Quoc Truong cheats 27 casinos out of $7 million. At least 37 others conspired in a “false shuffle” cheating scheme at casinos in the United States and Canada to bribe casino card dealers and supervisors to perform the false shuttles during blackjack and mini-baccarat games.

Park Avenue Bank CEO Arrested for TARP Fraud

Manhattan, New York – Earlier today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with five other government agencies, announced the arrest of Charles J. Antonucci, Senior, ex-CEO of Park Avenue Bank. Authorities say that Antonucci made fraudulent claims in an attempt to receive federal bailout funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Antonucci is the first person ever charged with TARP Fraud.

FROM THE FBI FILES Protect Yourself!

In these difficult economic times we need to be more diligent about protecting ourselves from crimes. People with less then impeccable moral compass will be turning to unlawful ways to “make a living”. The following are just a few examples from the files of the FBI of what to watch out for:

FEMA | North Dakota, Disaster Relief Approved

The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) office has announced that federal disaster aid will be available to North Dakota in response to areas stricken by floods since February 26, 2010, and continuing.

Six U.S. Consulates in Mexico Ordered Evacuated Following Killing of 3 U.S. Consulate Associates

A Warden Message was issued to inform American Citizens raveling to or residing in the Mexican state of Chihuahua that the US Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez has placed El Reco Bar off limits to US government personnel due to security concerns.

DHS Secretary Napolitano in Tokyo Stresses Global Cooperation in Aviation Security

Tokyo, March 13, 2010 – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today was a guest of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. She met with top officials of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss global aviation security.

Senator Sanders Advises President on Board of Governors Nominees

Senator Bernie Sanders, and Independent from Vermont and one of the most liberal senators in Congress released a statement that along with a group of Senators he is urging President Obama to fill vacancies in the Federal Reserve with nominees “who will fight to protect the interests of the American middle-class and small business”.

2009 Annual Report on Internet Crime Released by FBI

The 2009 annual report was released today by The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a joint operation between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). The IC3 receives, develops, and refers criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime and provides a review of fraudulent activity on the Internet.

San Diego | 638 Pounds of Marijuana Seized By Customs and Border Patrol

In two separate incidents at the border crossing with Mexico, in San Diego resulted in the confiscation of 638 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $319,000.

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Pringles Recalled | Salmonella Contamination

Two food substances have found their way to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissions recall list.

First up, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDS) announced that Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar is under a Voluntary Recall due to possible health risk. Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas, NV initiated the recall concerning their hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) due to a possible Salmonella contamination.

GOP Mail Fake 2010 Census Forms as Fundraiser

According to a Rapid Response email received moments ago from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the House had to rush to ban fake Census letter being sent out by the Republican National Committee.

These mailings disguised as Census Letter were simply a fundraising “tactic” set-up and paid for by the RNC.

Unemployment, COBRA Benefits finalized in Senate

The Senate wrapped up work on the bill covering unemployment and COBRA “extensions” today moving it back to the House. With many new amendments attached to the bill, it may find a tough time moving quickly to President Obama’s desk

Border Patrol Agents in Arizona | Two drug smugglers arrested in separate incidents

In two separate incidents today, Border Patrol agents seize over 5,000 pounds of marijuana. Alerted by canines on duty, the first arrest was made after a tractor trailer was flagged to a secondary inspection station. Agents at the Interstate 19 checkpoint then utilized a Non-Intrusive Inspection system (NII) to locate the illicit cargo hidden within produce onboard the trailer.

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