MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to n  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news: * * * ATR Releases Coalition Letter in Opposition to Rate Caps and the CCCA By Andrew Gins Americans for Tax Reform released a coalition letter today to members of congress signed on by 24 conservative groups expressing their opposition to interest rate caps and the Credit Card Competition Act The letter can be read here: Dear Member of Congress, We, the undersigned organizations, oppose efforts to impose price con  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Center for a Humane Economy Applauds St. Landry Parish Council for Rejecting Cockfighting Legalization Scheme Animal Wellness Action Applauds St. Landry Parish Council for Rejecting Cockfighting Legalization Scheme * Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy commend the St. Landry Parish Council for rejecting a cockamamie and legally baseless proposal advanced by cockfighting adv  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Cole on H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147: "This is What Responsible Governance Looks Like." Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered the following remarks while leading debate on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes in Favor of Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education; Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; and Homeland Security Appropriations Packages * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of H.R. 7149, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes funding for Defense; Labor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Oklahoma State University's final research report, funded by a $194,000 U.S. Department of Justice NIJ grant (15PNIJ-21-GG-04182-RESS) and led by Principal Investigator Barry K. Lavine, demonstrates deep learning via four-layer artificial neural networks (ANNs) to identify vehicle manufacturers from FTIR mid-infrared spectra of OEM automotive clearcoats--the sole paint layer often recovered at hit-and-run scenes. Released January 2026, the study analyzed 2,796 cl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to narcoterrorism, providing material support to a foreign terr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Traditions Health Agrees to Pay $34M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Home Health Services Following Self Disclosure Traditions Health LLC (Traditions) has agreed to pay $34 million to resolve its civil liability under the False Claims Act for billing medically unnecessary home health claims to Medicare and providing financial benefits to physicians in exchange for referrals. Tradit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Women Leading Red State Democratic Parties Slam Donald Trump for Banning Abortion 13 states have enacted abortion bans since Roe v. Wade was struck down Reminder: Trump said 'I was able to kill' Roe v. Wade in a Truth Social post in 2023. * Today, State Democratic Party Chairs Jane Kleeb of Nebraska, Nikki Fried of Florida, Lauren Necochea of Id  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN College Basketball Schedule Changes - Jan. 24-25 * Due to the impending winter storm, the following college basketball changes have been made to ESPN's schedule, Jan. 24-25. Men's college basketball changes (as of January 22 at 3 p.m. ET) * Saturday, Jan. 24 * No. 22 North Carolina at No. 14 Virginia moves from 2 p.m. on ESPN to noon on ESPN2 * NC Sta  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events unveils networks and commentators for 2026 Shriners Children's Clearwater Softball Invitational * The Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, ESPN Events' owned-and-operated college softball tournament returns to the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. for its seventh year. The four-day invitational - Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 12-15 - will showcase   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm returns for the 2025-26 women's college basketball season with five road shows * * GameDay's first show of the season will be live from No. 4 Texas on Feb. 1 (noon ET on ESPN) * Christine Williamson set to host the pregame show, alongside women's basketball analysts Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike * This season's r  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's MegaCast of the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T delivers 30.1 million viewers - the most-viewed college football game in 11 years * ESPN's presentation of the 2025-26 College Football Playoff delivered a blockbuster postseason across all 11 games, headlined by a thriller between No. 10 Miami and top-seeded Indiana that will go do  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * House Passes H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147, Completing FY26 Appropriations - America First, Fully Funded. Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 341 to 88, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 220 to 207. This package   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 22 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * HPNRI helps train the next generation of data scientists * Media Contact: Sydney Trainor | OSU Brand Management | 405-744-9782 | sydney.trainor@okstate.edu OSU D ata W ranglers gain hands-on experience in health care analytics For a fly fisherman who's honed their craft, the process of catching trout starts long before they don waders and step into the river. Before casting, careful analysis of  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * NBA on ABC: NBA Saturday Primetime presented by Wingstop returns January 24 with Rivals Week tripleheader * * NBA Tip-Off to serve as pregame on ABC; Inside the NBA to provide postgame coverage for NBA Saturday Primetime throughout the season ESPN's NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC presented by Wingstop returns for its 11th season, continuing as the premier, exclusive   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Drummond leads multi-state support for Trump's funding cuts over transgender bathroom policies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a multi-state coalition of attorneys general in support of President Trump's decision to withhold federal funding for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) over district policies that allow biological males to access fema  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Drummond represents Ethics Commission in lawsuit over failed campaign finance system The Oklahoma Ethics Commission, represented by Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office, has filed a lawsuit against RFD & Associates, Inc., alleging the Texas-based vendor failed to deliver a critical political finance reporting system despite repeated assurances and mult  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * HPNRI helps train the next generation of data scientists OSU Data Wranglers gain hands-on experience in health care analytics * For a fly fisherman who's honed their craft, the process of catching trout starts long before they don waders and step into the river. Before casting, careful analysis of recent weather patterns, water temperature, current flows, moon phases and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker Today marks a momentous development in the ACLJ's battle to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose against California's unconstitutional COVID-era fines. A number of powerful amicus briefs have been filed - including a powerful one filed by 20 states - at the United  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER January 23 Premiere Episode Lineup REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER returns for its 24th season FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one i  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Missouri can embrace open enrollment for students while addressing school funding concerns A robust open enrollment program can benefit students, improve public schools, and help shore up school district budgets. By Aaron Garth Smith, Director of Education Reform K-12 open enrollment is on the rise, with 16 states now ensuring that families can enroll their students in public schools across scho  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Special education experts hope to slow teacher turnover with Project TURTLES * Numerous surveys and studies have found that special education fields face unique challenges that lead to high burnout and high turnover rates among educators. As this special education teacher shortage garners national attention and concern, George Mason University educators are building a new pathway toward a solution. Georg  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Was Unchanged in January The Manufacturing Survey monitors manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the January Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 22 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * Top 50 Watch List revealed for 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year With the highly anticipated 2026 NCAA Division I Softball season approaching, USA Softball has officially announced the Top 50 Watch List (including ties) for the 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding athletic achievement among Division I collegiate softball players from across the nation.   more

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Tufts Receives Most Undergraduate Applications Ever More than 36,000 students apply for admission to the Class of 2030 By Haley Lerner This year's number of undergraduate applicants to Tufts University is one for the record books, with a new high of more than 36,000 first-year applicants. That is 8% higher than last year, and up 57% from just six years ago. The School of Arts and Sciences saw mo  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Jan. 22 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Wyndham Expands Upscale and Lifestyle Offerings with Choctaw Casinos & Resorts PARSIPPANY, N.J. & DURANT, Okla. (Jan. 22, 2026) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company, today unveiled an expansion of its upscale and lifestyle offerings through a new multi-hotel deal with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The agreement brings four Choctaw   more