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New Mexico’s New Police Cold Case Unit Focusing on Genealogy Testing

The unit will partner with smaller departments across the state to focus on solving old cases using genealogy databases and testing to follow leads. Can your Ancestry test help solve a crime? How does law enforcement use DNA databases? What kind of crimes are they focused on?  “Ten, 15-20 years ago, this was science fiction,” …

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National Genealogical Society Introduces Virtual Workshops on Artificial Intelligence

The following press release was written by the U.S. National Genealogical Society: FALLS CHURCH, VA, 27 FEBRUARY 2024—The National Genealogical Society (NGS) recently launched a monthly workshop series—AI Toolbox—for everyone interested in learning how artificial intelligence (AI) can facilitate their family history research. The virtual workshops teach practical AI skills that help all genealogists become more efficient …

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes

The following is (part of) an announcement from the Homeland Security Department: AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule adjusts certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees charged by USCIS. This rule also provides additional fee exemptions for certain humanitarian categories and makes changes …

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