CHICAGO—The highest-ranking leader nationwide of the Latin Kings street gang was sentenced yesterday to 60 years in federal prison, the statutory maximum, after being convicted at trial last April of racketeering conspiracy (RICO) and related charges involving narcotics trafficking and violence that plagued numerous neighborhoods on the city’s north, south and west sides.. The defendant, […]
President Obama, yesterday announced his administration's intent to appoint four more people to administrative positions. He intends to appoint Nancy E. Solderberg as Chairman of the Public Interest Declassification Board, and Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker as a member of that same board. He also intends to appoint two people to the President's Committee for people with […]
President Obama, yesterday announced his administration's intent to appoint four more people to administrative positions. He intends to appoint Nancy E. Solderberg as Chairman of the Public Interest Declassification Board, and Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker as a member of that same board. He also intends to appoint two people to the President's Committee for people with […]
On Monday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a Texas redistricting case that could have major implications for minority voters — as well as determine which party is likely to control Congress after the 2012 elections.