Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 11 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry[Read More…]
Day: August 14, 2011
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Expand Illinois’ ‘Let Them Rest in Peace Act’
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to protect the funerals of those who have given their lives for our country. The new law expands Illinois’ Let Them Rest in Peace law to prohibit protests within 300 feet of a funeral site and ensure that no protest can[Read More…]
At Least Five People Die After Main Stage Collapses at Indiana State Fair
Updated August 14, 2011 7:46 p.m. INDIANA—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2011. The main stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Saturday night as the crowd waited for the country band, Sugarland to take the stage. At least five people have died and at least 48 were injured. The stage collapsed just moments[Read More…]
Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Rattles Crete, Greece
Crete, Greece-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey issued a report of a 4.3 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Crete, Greece. The quake struck on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:49:06 PM (CDT) – Central Daylight (Chicago). Rumbling at a rather shallow depth of 10.2 km (6.3 miles),[Read More…]
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