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FirstEnergy Had Big Stake in Tainted Nuclear Plant Bailout

CLEVELAND — FirstEnergy Corp. was once blamed for its part in triggering North America’s largest blackout nearly 20 years ago. Now, the multistate power company is again facing intense scrutiny — this time for its role in an alleged $60 …

New Jersey Insurance Broker Sentenced in Bribery Scheme

Federal prosecutors say an insurance broker who played a key role in a bribery scandal involving the former superintendent of a southern New Jersey school district is now headed to prison. Frank Cotroneo of Chester Township received a 37-month sentence …