World Nov 13 10 years after Bataclan massacre, Paris is still scarred by Islamic State attacks By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
Politics Dec 16 Former FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about fake bribery scheme involving the Bidens A former FBI informant has pleaded guilty to lying about a phony bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, that became central to a Republican impeachment inquiry in Congress. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Politics Feb 26 Ex-FBI informant charged with fabricating Biden family bribery scheme to remain in custody before trial U.S. District Judge Otis Wright II in Los Angeles ordered Alexander Smirnov’s detention after prosecutors raised concerns that the man who claims to have ties to Russian intelligence could flee the country. By Amy Taxin, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Politics Feb 22 Former FBI source accused of lying about Bidens and having Russian contacts returns to U.S. custody The arrest during a meeting with his lawyers came after prosecutors appealed a ruling allowing 43-year-old Alexander Smirnov, who holds dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship, to be released with a GPS monitor ahead of trial on charges alleging he lied to the… By Ken Ritter, Rio Yamat, Associated Press