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Andrea Noble

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Andrea Noble was a crime and public safety reporter for The Washington Times.

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In this June 17, 2016, file photo, law enforcement officials stand outside the Pulse nightclub following Sunday's mass shooting, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

DOJ announces $8.5 million grant for Pulse nightclub victims

The Justice Department is providing nearly $8.5 million to aid victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting and to reimburse costs associated with the operation of a center that provided assistance to families in the immediate aftermath of the attack.

March 14, 2017
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks at a news conference about the state's response to President Trump's revised travel ban Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Seattle. Legal challenges against Trump's revised travel ban mounted Thursday as Washington state said it would renew its request to block the executive order. It came a day after Hawaii launched its own lawsuit, and Ferguson said both Oregon and New York had asked to join his state's legal action. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) **FILE**

Washington state AG seeks Tuesday hearing in travel ban challenge

The Washington attorney general moved ahead Monday with an effort to block this week's expected implementation of President Trump's revised executive order on travel and refugees, filing a motion to enforce a previously issued injunction that prevented the initial order from being enforced.

March 13, 2017
FILE - In this March 6, 2017 file photo, Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks in Washington. Christopher Anders, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a complaint against Sessions with the Alabama State Bar over his testimony during his Senate confirmation process regarding contact he had with Russia. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Jeff Sessions pressures Obama-era U.S. attorneys to resign

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has asked dozens of U.S. attorneys to submit resignation letters in order to make way for the appointment of prosecutors nominated by President Trump. On Saturday, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara disclosed on Twitter that he had been fired after refusing to resign.

March 10, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions waits to make a statement on issues related to visas and travel, Monday, March 6, 2017, at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Jeff Sessions open to using outside counsel to probe Obama Justice Department

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he would consider having outside counsel review actions taken by the Justice Department under the Obama administration -- including an examination of charges that the IRS was engaging in politically-motivated investigations, and a probe of the department's handling of an investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server.

March 9, 2017
FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2017 file photo, a security camera warning sign is seen at the Muslim Association of Hawaii in Honolulu. Hawaii is planning to challenge to President Donald Trump's revised travel ban. A motion filed in federal court on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Honolulu says the state wants to amend its existing lawsuit challenging Trump's previous order. (AP Photo/Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, File)

Federal judge OKs Hawaii lawsuit against Trump travel ban

A federal judge on Wednesday approved the state of Hawaii's request to file an amended complaint challenging the constitutionality of President Trump's latest executive order on travel and refugees, making it the first legal challenge to the revised order.

March 8, 2017
Deputy Attorney General-designate, federal prosecutor Rod Rosenstein, listens on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Rod Rosenstein, deputy AG nominee: No need for recusal in Russian probe

The federal prosecutor nominated for the Justice Department's No. 2 job said Tuesday he was not aware of any reason why he should recuse himself from an investigation of Russian involvement in the presidential election, as he resisted calls from Democrats to appoint a special counsel to handle any such probe.

March 7, 2017
Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, is becoming an increasing problem in Northern Virginia. (Associated Press/File)

MS-13 linked to bodies in Virginia park

Police officials said Friday that gang activity in Northern Virginia is "getting out of control," as they announced the deaths of two people whose remains were found in a public park in Fairfax County.

March 5, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was asked by Democrats to appear before a Senate committee, but he plans to answer their follow-up questions in written testimony. (Associated Press)

Jeff Sessions’ Russian connection testimony to be in writing

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is expected to provide amended written testimony on Monday to respond to senators' questions about his contact with Russia's ambassador, a move unlikely to please Democratic senators who sought to bring him back before a Senate committee to answer questions in person.

March 5, 2017
This house in St. Louis is believed to be the home of Juan Thompson, who was arrested early Friday and charged with cyberstalking. (Associated Press)

Juan Thompson accused of Jewish Community Centers threats

A former journalist who was fired from a publication for falsifying stories was arrested Friday on charges of making threats against Jewish Community Centers in an attempt to vilify his ex-girlfriend, authorities said.

March 5, 2017