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…]
Day: March 29, 2016
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…]
White House Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, March 29, 2016
En Route Atlanta, Georgia–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016 – 12:46 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon and welcome aboard Air Force One as we head to Atlanta and the National Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit. The President has made addressing the nation’s opioid crisis a top priority. The good news is[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…]
DePaul University Names Architect, Urban Planner as Dean for College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
DePaul University names Guillermo Vásquez de Velasco, an international scholar and designer, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He will assume his new role July 1. (Photo by Christopher Helms) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2016. DePaul University has selected an architect and urban planner with three[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…]
Patty Duke, Artist, Humanitarian and Champion for Mental Health Dies
Source: ABC 7 Chicago.com IDAHO—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2016. Actress Patty Duke, who won an Academy Award in 1963 at the age 16 for her portrayal of Helen Keller in movie ‘The Miracle Worker’ has died. She was 69. Ms. Duke was also known for her television work, most notably playing the[Read More…]