Day: March 29, 2016

U.S. State Dept. Updates Turkey Travel Warning, March 29, 2016

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016.  The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey.  Effective March 29, 2016, the Department of State ordered the departure of family members of U.S. government personnel posted to U.S. Consulate in[Read More…]

Universal Aryan Brotherhood Member Sentenced to 262 Months in Prison for Racketeering and Related Violence

OKLAHOMA–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016.  A member of the Universal Aryan Brotherhood (UAB) prison gang was sentenced today in federal court to 262 months in prison for conspiring to conduct a racketeering enterprise and related charges, announced Assistant Attorney General ­­­­­­­Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney[Read More…]

TERMINIX Companies Agree to Pay $10 Million for Applying Restricted-Use Pesticide to Residences in the U.S. Virgin Islands

All TERMINIX Locations Have Ceased Using Pesticides Containing Methyl Bromide in the United States Employees Illegally Applied Pesticides Containing Methyl Bromide to Residences in St. John, St. Croix, and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. USVI–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016.  The pest control corporation Terminix International Company LP (TERMINIX LP) and its U.S. Virgin Islands[Read More…]

Former Navy Noncommissioned Officer Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Accepting Bribes While Serving in Afghanistan

FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016.  A former Navy noncommissioned officer was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for accepting approximately $25,000 in cash bribes from vendors while he served in Afghanistan. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher P. Canova of the[Read More…]

U.S. Authorizes Ordered Departure of Dept. of Defense Dependents from Turkey

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016 — The U.S. government has authorized the ordered departure of Defense Department dependents from Turkey, including those at Incirlik Air Base, according to Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook. The move announced today comes out of an “abundance of caution” to security concerns in the region, and not in[Read More…]

Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product:  Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears Hazard:  The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration. Remedy:  View Details Replace Consumer Contact: Fiskars toll-free at 855-544-0151 anytime or[Read More…]

Many U.S. Families Considering Pregnancy Don’t Know Zika Facts

Four in 10 among general public mistakenly believe Zika virus infection in women likely to harm future pregnancies Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016.   Many people in U.S. households where someone is pregnant or considering getting pregnant in the next 12 months are not aware of key facts about Zika[Read More…]

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