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Cop watchdog investigating NYPD call not to arrest Marine in subway chokehold death
New York City's police watchdog is investigating the NYPD over its call not to arrest Daniel Penny in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on the subway last week.
Hollywood's top Native American producer is another fake: activists
Heather Rae claims to be half-Cherokee and brokered an Academy apology to Sacheen Littlefeather. But activists say Rae is a fraud like Littlefeather.
White House may have violated law by deleting fact-checked tweet: watchdog
Protect the Public’s Trust argued there are “serious questions” over whether presidential record-keeping protocols were properly followed.
Mayor Adams defends Social Services commissioner, hiring of casino pal to agency
Mayor Adams' response during a slew of morning TV and radio interviews came just hours after he ducked out of an event with the City Hall press corps without taking...
Watchdog warned of Afghan air forces' collapse months before US pullout: report
The document, submitted in early 2021 by Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John Sopko, was made public five months after the Taliban reconquered Afghanistan.
Watchdog probes ‘ethical conflicts’ tied to AG Garland, son-in-law’s company
A conservative government watchdog is looking into whether there are “ethical conflicts” stemming from AG Merrick Garland’s family financial interests
Democratic voices for increased spending dominate network evening news: report
The report comes as Congress looks to pass two key pieces of legislation, a bipartisan infrastructure bill and a massive $3.5 trillion "human infrastructure" package.
North Korea attempting to conceal expanding uranium plant: watchdog
North Korea is trying to conceal the expansion and changes it is making to its Uranium Enrichment Plant (UEP), according to satellite imagery from a US-based watchdog group.
FBI agent used photos of female colleagues as bait in sex-trafficking sting
An FBI agent could face disciplinary action after an investigation revealed that he used photos of female colleagues as bait in undercover sex-trafficking operations, the agency's watchdog group said.
Cuomo used Speaker Heastie in bid to silence critic as Post exposed COVID coverup
A text message shows Cuomo attempted to use Heastie as a conduit to silence Assemblyman Ron Kim over COVID nursing home deaths.
Dip-coin: Watchdog warns traders could ‘lose all their money’ after Bitcoin plummet
Britain's financial watchdog issued a dire warning to cryptocurrency traders Monday as Bitcoin took investors on another wild ride.
Amazon accused of price-gouging for essentials during COVID-19
A watchdog group accused Amazon of jacking up prices for essential goods it sold directly to consumers during the coronavirus pandemic, even though the company has blamed spikes on third-party...
Hillary Clinton ripped State Department watchdog fired by Trump
The same State Department watchdog fired Friday by President Trump was the target of an earlier accusation that he engaged in partisan politics.
Supplements maker Balance of Nature making false coronavirus claims, watchdog says
Supplements maker Balance of Nature is making phony claims that its products can ward off the coronavirus, a consumer watchdog claimed in federal complaints filed Tuesday. The Utah-based company —...
MTA's poor record-keeping puts truckers at risk of fraud: watchdog
Shoddy record-keeping at the MTA's Bridges and Tunnels division is putting truckers at risk of being defrauded or ripped off by unsanctioned towing companies.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop slammed for making phony health claims — again
Forget vaginas. This smells like false advertising. Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle company — which recently released a $75 “This Smells Like My Vagina” candle — is getting called out yet again...
GAO report will be 'big part' of Dems' case in Trump impeachment trial
A report issued last week by the non-partisan Government Accountability Office states that the Trump administration indeed broke the law when it froze $215 million in military aid meant for...
NYCHA's federal monitor makes nearly $600 an hour
While NYCHA’s residents are living with lead, this guy’s raking in the gold. The New York City Housing Authority’s federally imposed watchdog is charging cash-strapped City Hall nearly $600 an...
Cuomo loses latest battle against government watchdogs in federal court
It took a federal judge to reign in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s fiercest strikes against his good government critics, ending a three-year court battle over a state law that would have...
UN watchdog confirms another violation in Iran nuclear deal
The United Nations' nuclear watchdog confirmed on Monday that Iran has installed advanced centrifuges and is moving toward enriching uranium levels - another violation of the 2015 nuclear deal brokered...