probes

North Carolina tells nature-based therapy program to stop admissions during probe of boy’s death

North Carolina health officials have told Trails Carolina to stop admissions and take other steps to ensure children’s safety during the investigation of a 12-year-old boy’s death earlier this month.

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros' sports streaming deal facing DOJ probe: report

The regulators will examine the terms of the deal when it is finalized, the report added.

FTC probing drug 'middlemen' over 'critical' generic shortages at hospitals: 'Endangering patients'

The public information request by the agency and the Department of Health and Human Services comes on the back of a shortage of crucial drugs like chemotherapies over the last...

Goldman Sachs faces probe over fees charged for futures trading: report

Regulators privately authorized sending subpoenas to Goldman for information about fees charged for some futures block trades, Bloomberg reported.

Biden special counsel has completed classified documents probe, Garland reveals

The special counsel appointed to investigate President Biden's handling and improper storage of classified documents dating back to his days as a US senator has finished his investigation after nearly...

GM Cruise robotaxi unit facing probes over dragging incident, vows reforms

Cruise reported the government investigations in a blog post in which the company also vowed to reform its culture stemming from a "failure of leadership" around the incident.

FTC launches probe into AI investments, deals by tech giants

The FTC said is requiring OpenAI, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Anthropic to provide information on investments and partnerships involving generative AI companies.

J&J agrees to pay $700M to settle talc probes in 42 states: report

The settlement does not extend to private plaintiffs' cases against the company, some of which are expected to go to trial later this year.

Hunter Biden deposition date set in impeachment probe

Have a seat, Hunter. Let's talk.

Adams raises $725K for legal defense fund -- with ex-Mayor Mike Bloomberg pitching in the max of $5K

At least 228 people have donated to Adams' defense fund, with nearly half -- 107 of them -- donating the maximum amount of $5,000 since November.

Republicans warn Hunter Biden no more 'stunts' after he offers deposition, say contempt vote 'will move forward'

House Republicans said Friday that Hunter Biden's offer to testify if they issue him a new subpoena was too little, too late — and vowed to forge ahead with holding...

Morgan Stanley nears deal to pay as much as $300M to settle stock sales probe: report

The penalty will be divided between the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission and would not include any criminal charges against the bank.

FAA launches probe of Boeing 737 MAX 9 after midair blowout: 'Cannot happen again'

The FAA has grounded 171 Boeing jets installed with the same panel after the landing, most of which are operated by carriers Alaska Airlines and United Airlines

Mayor Adams' legal defense fund has raised about $500,000: insider

“I would not doubt that he wants to put resources together. A lot of people get in trouble when they have the wrong lawyer,” the insider said.

House committee to probe UN agency for Palestinian refugees for suspected Hamas ties: 'Troubling connection'

“There is extensive evidence of a troubling connection between UNRWA and Hamas," said Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calf.)

Feds probing airline frequent flyer programs over deceptive practices that 'hurt travelers'

The Trabsportation Department is looking at transparency practices when booking award tickets, transferability of miles and notice given before making changes

Binance users yank nearly $1B from crypto exchange after CEO steps down, facing prison

The deal, which will see Binance pay $4.3 billion to US authorities to settle the years-long illicit finance probe, has raised questions over the future of the world's largest crypto exchange and...

Binance CEO agrees to step down, pleads guilty in $4B settlement

Binance said in a statement that it made “misguided decisions” as it quickly grew to become the world’s largest crypto exchange and that the settlement acknowledges its “responsibility for historical,...

Pressure mounts on FDIC chief over handling of sexual misconduct allegations

Controversy has erupted after reports the FDIC had failed to eradicate widespread harassment in its workforce.

Fed probes Morgan Stanley over money-laundering controls: report

The regulator is looking into whether the bank has sufficient controls in place to prevent rich foreign customers from laundering money, according to the Journal.