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Politics · United StatesUS indicts five in $200m student aid fraud scheme
The US Department of Justice has announced indictments against five individuals in a nationwide scheme to defraud federal student aid programs. Investigators allege the use of stolen American identities to enrol 'ghost students' and divert millions in funds, with links to Kenya.
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Politics · United StatesGarry Kasparov and Ivan Tiutrin warned of assassination risk
Garry Kasparov and his associate Ivan Tiutrin have been warned by US and Lithuanian security services that their lives are in danger. Kasparov stated the news was a shock, though not a surprise. The warnings follow an indictment by the US Department of Justice against five alleged Russian intelligence agents.
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Politics · United StatesAccenture to pay $25 million to settle US diversity hiring claims
Accenture has agreed to pay the US government $25 million to resolve allegations that it violated federal anti-discrimination requirements while certifying compliance for federal contracts. The company denies all allegations and admits no liability in the settlement.
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