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USACE to Conduct Boundary Line Maintenance on Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Little Rock District issued the following news release:
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USACE to conduct boundary line maintenance on Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes
Nov. 5, 2026
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is advising landowners adjacent to public lands around Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes that contract maintenance crews will be conducting boundary line maintenance along a 113-mile section of government boundary at Bull Shoals Lake and a 66-mile section at Norfork Lake.
On Bull Shoals Lake, maintenance crews will establish and
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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Little Rock District issued the following news release:
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USACE to conduct boundary line maintenance on Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes
Nov. 5, 2026
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is advising landowners adjacent to public lands around Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes that contract maintenance crews will be conducting boundary line maintenance along a 113-mile section of government boundary at Bull Shoals Lake and a 66-mile section at Norfork Lake.
On Bull Shoals Lake, maintenance crews will establish andmaintain the USACE boundary line starting in the Mountain Creek area in Baxter County, Arkansas and head north into Ozark County, Missouri, through the Pontiac, Spring Creek and Haskins Ford areas, then continue south through Theodosia, Missouri and end in the Turkey Creek area of Ozark County, Missouri.
On Norfork Lake, maintenance crews will establish and maintain the USACE boundary line starting in the Jordan area in Baxter County, Arkansas and head east-northeast into Fulton County, Arkansas, through the Kerley Point, Big Creek and Brushy Creek areas, then continue south-southwest into Baxter County through the Woods Points, Hand Cove and Diamond Bay areas.
The maintenance work is being conducted by Xterra Services, Inc., under contract from USACE. All personnel performing boundary line maintenance are authorized contractors conducting work on behalf of USACE.
Crews will reestablish existing boundary markings by locating survey monuments, clearing brush and vegetation along the public land side of the boundary, replacing and painting boundary posts and painting selected trees between survey monuments to serve as reference points.
Residents may see maintenance crews working around their neighborhoods and walking on public land behind their properties. Residents may also notice uniformed USACE park rangers inspecting portions of the boundary during the coming months as the contract maintenance work is performed.
Crews will also document missing boundary monuments and areas where existing markings have become difficult to identify due to age, vegetation or other factors. USACE personnel will reestablish missing monuments at a later date.
The Mountain Home Project Office manages Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes as well as the surrounding public lands to meet the needs of human and natural communities for present and future generations.
For more information, contact the Mountain Home Project Office at 870-425-2700.
Recreation information can be found on the Internet at www.swl.usace.army.mil, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/littlerockusace and on the USACE Little Rock water level mobile app at www.swl.usace.army.mil/Home/water-control-app/.
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Original text here: https://www.swl.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4642668/usace-to-conduct-boundary-line-maintenance-on-bull-shoals-and-norfork-lakes/
U.S. Marshals Service in Massachusetts Establishes First Official Missing Child Task Force in Agency History
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release:
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U.S. Marshals Service in Massachusetts Establishes First Official Missing Child Task Force in Agency History
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First of its kind initiative builds on successful operation that safely recovered 48 critically endangered missing children through extraordinary partnerships with the Massachusetts State Police and Boston Police Department this summer
November 06, 2026
BOSTON - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for the District of Massachusetts, in partnership with the Massachusetts
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release:
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U.S. Marshals Service in Massachusetts Establishes First Official Missing Child Task Force in Agency History
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First of its kind initiative builds on successful operation that safely recovered 48 critically endangered missing children through extraordinary partnerships with the Massachusetts State Police and Boston Police Department this summer
November 06, 2026
BOSTON - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for the District of Massachusetts, in partnership with the MassachusettsState Police (MSP) and Boston Police Department (BPD), today announced the historic establishment of the Massachusetts Missing Child Task Force, the first official missing child task force in the history of the U.S. Marshals Service. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the agency's commitment to protecting and recovering our nation's most vulnerable children. This initiative will bring together specialized federal, state, and local law enforcement resources to identify, locate, and safely recover at-risk and endangered missing children throughout Massachusetts.
The creation of the task force follows the extraordinary success of Operation Yellow Card, a U.S. Marshals led multi-agency initiative conducted in connection with the 2026 FIFA World Cup that resulted in the location and safe recovery of 48 critically endangered missing children from Massachusetts. The operation demonstrated the extraordinary results that can be achieved through strong federal, state, and local law enforcement partnerships.
Building upon this historic success, the newly established task force will initially consist of personnel from the U.S. Marshals Service, MSP, and BPD, bringing together specialized investigative expertise, intelligence resources, and operational capabilities into a sustained, coordinated effort dedicated to locating and safely recovering critically endangered missing children. The task force will focus on children at heightened risk of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, violence, abuse, and other serious forms of victimization.
"Today, we are making history in Massachusetts," said Dennis Matulewicz, head of the United States Marshals Service for the District of Massachusetts. "On the heels of the most successful missing child recovery operation of its kind in our district's history, we are taking an extraordinary step forward by establishing the first official Missing Child Task Force in the history of the United States Marshals Service. This historic achievement is a direct result of the exceptional partnerships we have built with the Massachusetts State Police and Boston Police Department, whose unwavering dedication and commitment were instrumental in safely recovering 48 endangered missing children during Operation Yellow Card." Matulewicz continued, "The creation of this task force demonstrates that our mission does not end with the success of one operation. There are children from Massachusetts who remain missing, vulnerable, and at risk of exploitation, violence, and unimaginable harm. These children cannot afford to wait, and neither can we. Through this historic task force, we are making a lasting commitment to unite the very best of federal, state, and local law enforcement to find these children, protect them from further victimization, and bring them home safely."
"Protecting those most vulnerable to exploitation is among our most important responsibilities and top priorities. The establishment of this first-of-its-kind task force strengthens our ability to fulfill this mission by bringing together the resources, expertise, and commitment of the Massachusetts State Police, U.S. Marshals Service, and Boston Police Department," said Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble. "Through this partnership, we are united in our efforts to locate missing children, bring them to safety, and connect them with the critical resources and support they need. Finding missing children, while bringing those responsible to justice, reflects the core mission of the Massachusetts State Police and our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of those we serve."
"The Boston Police Department, in particular our Human Trafficking Unit, works each day to search for missing and endangered children at great risk for violence and exploitation. This partnership is a force multiplier, pulling together the best of our personnel, intelligence and resources with our state and federal law enforcement partners to address serious and heinous crimes," said Commissioner Michael A. Cox, Boston Police Department.
Critically endangered missing children are among the most vulnerable members of our communities, often facing significant risks of exploitation, trafficking, violence, and other serious harm while missing. Their recovery requires urgent action, specialized investigative capabilities, and close coordination across multiple law enforcement jurisdictions. The establishment of this task force will provide a dedicated, sustained response to these cases, building upon the success of previous missing child recovery operations.
As the federal government's primary agency for fugitive investigations, the U.S. Marshals Service has earned a national reputation for its exceptional expertise in locating and apprehending some of the nation's most dangerous and elusive fugitives. In 2025 alone, the USMS apprehended more than 73,000 fugitives nationwide, averaging nearly 300 arrests per operational day. The newly established task force will leverage the same specialized investigative techniques, intelligence capabilities, and extensive law enforcement partnerships that have made the USMS a national leader in fugitive apprehension, applying those proven capabilities to one of the most urgent and consequential missions in law enforcement: locating critically endangered missing children, protecting them from exploitation and harm, and bringing them safely home to their families.
The task force also builds upon the U.S. Marshals Service's nationally recognized Missing Child Program and the authorities provided under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 566 and the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, which expanded the agency's authority to assist federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in locating and recovering missing children. Through this first of its kind task force, participating law enforcement agencies will strengthen investigative coordination, intelligence sharing, and operational partnerships to provide a sustained response to missing child cases throughout Massachusetts.
Since the passage of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, the U.S. Marshals Service has contributed to the location and recovery of more than 5,500 missing children nationwide. Building upon this national record of success, the District of Massachusetts has made significant contributions to the agency's missing child recovery mission. Since 2020, the district has located and recovered 121 missing children, with approximately 72% located or recovered within seven days of the district's involvement in their cases. In 2026 alone, the district has located and recovered 50 missing children, with approximately 74% located or recovered within seven days. These results underscore the importance of specialized investigative capabilities, rapid response, and coordinated law enforcement partnerships in protecting vulnerable children.
As the birthplace of this historic initiative, Massachusetts is helping advance the U.S. Marshals Service's nationwide missing child recovery mission. The establishment of this task force represents more than an organizational milestone; it is a lasting investment in protecting vulnerable children, built upon the extraordinary results achieved through strong federal, state, and local law enforcement partnerships. Together, the U.S. Marshals Service, Massachusetts State Police, and Boston Police Department remain united in their commitment to ensuring that missing children receive the attention, resources, and coordinated law enforcement response they deserve.
The USMS encourages anyone with information regarding missing or exploited children to immediately contact local law enforcement or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST).
For additional information about Operation Yellow Card and the recovery of 48 endangered missing children, visit:
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/48-endangered-missing-children-safely-recovered-during-us-marshals-led-operation
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Original text here: https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-service-massachusetts-establishes-first-official-missing-child-task
U.S. Department of State Announces Selection for the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of State Announces Selection for the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale
Media Note
Office of the Spokesman
November 6, 2026
Today, the Department of State announced the selection of The University of Miami School of Architecture to represent the United States at the 20th Venice Architecture Biennale. The 2027 U.S. Pavilion exhibition, Earth Craft, is organized by Lead Curator Germane Barnes, Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Architecture Graduate Program at the University
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of State Announces Selection for the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale
Media Note
Office of the Spokesman
November 6, 2026
Today, the Department of State announced the selection of The University of Miami School of Architecture to represent the United States at the 20th Venice Architecture Biennale. The 2027 U.S. Pavilion exhibition, Earth Craft, is organized by Lead Curator Germane Barnes, Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Architecture Graduate Program at the Universityof Miami School of Architecture and Principal of Studio Barnes. The exhibition will look at how American architecture is shaped by the land and the people who build on it. It will follow earthen materials, including brick, rammed earth, adobe, and concrete masonry, from the ground to the finished building. It will also recognize the brickmakers, masons, and builders who used American soil to build the homes, schools, and public buildings found across the United States. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs supports and manages the official U.S. participation at Venice Arts and Architecture Biennales to showcase the excellence of American art and culture on the world stage.
For additional information, please contact eca-press@state.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/11/u-s-department-of-state-announces-selection-for-the-2027-venice-architecture-biennale/
Treasury Dept.: FATF Recognizes Effectiveness of U.S. AML/CFT System, Advances Key Illicit Finance Initiatives
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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FATF Recognizes Effectiveness of U.S. AML/CFT System, Advances Key Illicit Finance Initiatives
November 6, 2026
PARIS--Last week, senior Treasury officials led a U.S. government delegation to the Financial Action Task Force's(FATF) plenary meetings. The FATF, the global standard-setting body for countering money laundering, terror financing, and proliferation financing, concluded its first Plenary under the United Kingdom presidency. The FATF adopted the Mutual Evaluation Reports of the United
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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FATF Recognizes Effectiveness of U.S. AML/CFT System, Advances Key Illicit Finance Initiatives
November 6, 2026
PARIS--Last week, senior Treasury officials led a U.S. government delegation to the Financial Action Task Force's(FATF) plenary meetings. The FATF, the global standard-setting body for countering money laundering, terror financing, and proliferation financing, concluded its first Plenary under the United Kingdom presidency. The FATF adopted the Mutual Evaluation Reports of the UnitedStates and Mexico, reiterated the call to impose countermeasures on Iran, agreed to publish a new report on scam centers, and agreed to accelerate global implementation of digital asset-related standards.
STOPPING IRANIAN ILLICIT FINANCE
Iran remains on the FATF's blacklist, and the FATF called upon all nations to implement reimposed United Nations Security Council Resolutions related to Iran's ongoing lack of compliance with its nuclear agreements. The FATF also reminded all jurisdictions to impose countermeasures on Iran to restrict correspondent banking, digital asset transactions, and business relationships with Iran.
DISMANTLING SOUTHEAST ASIAN SCAM COMPOUNDS
The FATF also adopted a landmark report examining the financial flows fueling scam compounds, laying the groundwork for a stronger, more coordinated global response to fraud. Building on these findings, the FATF will advance concrete measures to use its full range of tools to drive more decisive action to disrupt these criminal networks, hold jurisdictions accountable for failing to address these risks, and protect victims and the global financial system. Scams orchestrated at these compounds often target older and vulnerable Americans, and the Trump Administration has taken numerous sanctions actions to stop the fraud.
ADVANCING THE DIGITAL ASSETS SECTOR
The FATF also agreed to launch a targeted review of certain jurisdictions with longstanding deficiencies related to the virtual assets sector that heighten illicit finance risks. This review will outline decision points for the next FATF plenary on what the FATF can do to ensure accountability for jurisdictions with systemic weaknesses that enable fraudsters, drug traffickers, and proliferators to launder funds through exchanges.
Click here (https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publications/Fatfgeneral/outcomes-fatf-plenary-october-2026.html) to read the Outcomes of the FATF Plenary, 6 November 2026.
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Original text here: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0687/
Philadelphia International Airport First to Deploy CBP's New Global Entry Arrival Processing Experience
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
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Philadelphia International Airport first to deploy CBP's new Global Entry arrival processing experience
11/05/2026
PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection has deployed its updated Global Entry(R) arrival processing experience at Philadelphia International Airport, the first airport to implement the new process.
The process uses cameras with biometric facial comparison technology to verify Global Entry members' identities and membership status as they
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
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Philadelphia International Airport first to deploy CBP's new Global Entry arrival processing experience
11/05/2026
PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection has deployed its updated Global Entry(R) arrival processing experience at Philadelphia International Airport, the first airport to implement the new process.
The process uses cameras with biometric facial comparison technology to verify Global Entry members' identities and membership status as theyenter the Global Entry processing area. The technology replaces the previous user-operated kiosk process, through which members answered customs declaration questions upon arrival.
The updated process is designed to strengthen identity verification, streamline traveler flow, improve processing efficiency, and support CBP's enforcement and security mission.
PHL airport became the first to deploy the process on Oct. 13. CBP expects to expand the Global Entry arrival processing experience to as many as 38 airport terminals at 30 high-volume airports, including some CBP Preclearance locations.
Global Entry is a CBP Trusted Traveler Program that provides expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers arriving in the United States. All applicants undergo rigorous background checks and an in-person interview before enrollment. As of Oct. 1, 2026, Global Entry had 15.6 million active members.
"This improved process for Global Entry members reflects Customs and Border Protection's continued efforts to process travelers more efficiently, enhance the international arrivals experience, and strengthen our nation's security," said Elliot N. Ortiz, CBP's area port director in Philadelphia.
Global Entry members may also continue to use the Trusted Traveler mobile application (at participating locations) to report their arrival into the United States and submit a customs declaration. The mobile application also allows members to manage memberships, including submitting initial applications, renewing membership, updating personal information and travel documents, scheduling enrollment interviews, and more.
CBP's border security mission is led at our nation's Ports of Entry by CBP officers and agriculture specialists from the Office of Field Operations. CBP screens international travelers and cargo for illicit narcotics, unreported currency, weapons, and other prohibited items that threaten public safety and our nation's economic vitality.
Learn more at www.CBP.gov.
Follow the Director of CBP's Baltimore Field Office on X @DFOBaltimore and CBP's Office of Field Operations on Instagram @cbpfieldops.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 70,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air and on the seas. We enforce safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration and trust.
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Original text here: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/philadelphia-international-airport-first-deploy-cbp-s-new-global-entry
High Purity Dissolving Pulp From Brazil and Norway Does Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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High Purity Dissolving Pulp From Brazil and Norway Does Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
November 6, 2026
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of Brazil.
Chairman
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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High Purity Dissolving Pulp From Brazil and Norway Does Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
November 6, 2026
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of Brazil.
ChairmanBrett W. Doyle and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns, Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, and David Foley Jr. voted in the negative. Commissioner Samuel T. Negatu did not participate in the vote.
As a result of the Commission's negative determinations, Commerce will not issue antidumping duty orders on this product from Brazil and Norway, nor will it issue a countervailing duty order on imports from Brazil.
The USITC's public report, High Purity Dissolving Pulp from Brazil and Norway (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-777 and 731-TA-1762-1763 (Final), USITC Publication 5813, November 2026), will contain the views of the USITC and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available on the USITC website by December 21, 2026.
Status of proceedings, links to relevant documents, and more information about the investigations can be found at the USITC's Investigations Database System (IDS).
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Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er1106_69477.htm
FERC Resolves Two Longstanding Natural Gas Enforcement Proceedings
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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FERC Resolves Two Longstanding Natural Gas Enforcement Proceedings
November 06, 2026
In a unanimous, bipartisan vote, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission today approved a $10 million settlement with Rover Pipeline, LLC and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (collectively Rover), ending a longstanding Commission enforcement proceeding involving the companies.
The settlement resolves the Commission's enforcement proceeding concerning construction activities at the Tuscarawas River crossing
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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FERC Resolves Two Longstanding Natural Gas Enforcement Proceedings
November 06, 2026
In a unanimous, bipartisan vote, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission today approved a $10 million settlement with Rover Pipeline, LLC and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (collectively Rover), ending a longstanding Commission enforcement proceeding involving the companies.
The settlement resolves the Commission's enforcement proceeding concerning construction activities at the Tuscarawas River crossingin Ohio. Under the agreement, Rover will pay a $10 million civil penalty to the U.S. Treasury.
In a separate action last month, the Commission unanimously terminated the Commission's enforcement proceeding concerning Rover's Stoneman House action in Ohio on October 30, 2026.
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Original text here: https://www.ferc.gov/news-events/news/ferc-resolves-two-longstanding-natural-gas-enforcement-proceedings
