Day: March 15, 2016

Africa’s Two Elephant Species Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016.  In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that Africa’s elephants may qualify for “endangered” status under the Endangered Species Act and may warrant reclassification as two separate species. These actions would highlight the plight of[Read More…]

Owner of Costa Rican Call Center Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Defrauding Elderly through Sweepstakes Scam

NORTH CAROLINA–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016.  A dual U.S.-Costa Rican citizen was sentenced yesterday to 108 months in prison for his role in a $1.88 million sweepstakes fraud scheme that victimized hundreds of elderly U.S. residents, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney[Read More…]

The People’s Plan for Lawndale 2040: North Lawndale Community Planning Conference to be Held on April 16

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2016. Sinai Community Institute, North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council and CMAP invite you to the North Lawndale Community Planning Conference. This conference kicks off the second phase of the planning process and will provide an overview and breakout sessions as it relates to the physical environment, to identify[Read More…]

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