Day: September 18, 2013

Nevada’s Highly Imperiled Mount Charleston Blue Butterfly Gets Endangered Species Act Protection

LAS VEGAS–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013.  Following an agreement with the Center for Biological Diversity to speed decisions for protection of 757 imperiled species across the country, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized Endangered Species Act protection today for Nevada’s Mount Charleston blue butterfly. The butterfly occurs in just a few[Read More…]

New Report Highlights Nation’s 10 Most Vulnerable, Least Protected Frogs, Turtles, Lizards and Salamanders

Pollution, Disease and Ongoing Habitat Loss Push Many Toward Extinction WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013.  A new report by the Center for Biological Diversity today identifies the nation’s top 10 amphibians and reptiles in need of immediate federal protection to stave off extinction. The list includes a yellow-legged frog from California’s high[Read More…]

Is Long Banned DDT Still Threatening Endangered Birds?

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013.  DDT, a pesticide banned in 1972, is behind the mystery surrounding the reproductive problems of dozens of endangered condors. This is according to a peer-reviewed paper written by 10 condor experts, including biologists from the Los Angeles and Santa Barbara zoos and the U.S. Fish and[Read More…]

Governor Quinn, Magic Johnson Join to Get Illinois At-Risk Students Back on Track

Launch ‘Friends of Magic’ to Provide At-Risk Students with Resources to Get Back on Track and Build a Bright Future CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today joined Earvin “Magic” Johnson to launch the NBA Hall-of-Famer’s new organization, “Friends of Magic.” The movement aims to provide at-risk students with the[Read More…]

Defense Department Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel and General Dempsey in the Pentagon Briefing Room, Sept. 18, 2013

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good morning. Let me begin with a few words about Monday’s tragedy. As the investigation proceeds into the shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, I have been consulting closely with DOD’s leadership, including Secretary Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, September 18, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Meetings in New York / 68th Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) SUDAN Visa Application for President Omar al-Bashir / UNGA / International Criminal Court (ICC) AFGHANISTAN Election Commissioner Killed / U.S. Condemns Killing / Condolences SYRIA Chemical[Read More…]

Texas Leader of Latin Kings Street Gang Sentenced in Indiana to 262 Months in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013.  A Texas leader of the Latin Kings street gang was sentenced today in Hammond, Ind., to serve 262 months in prison for racketeering conspiracy, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney David Capp of the Northern District[Read More…]

Rhino Horn Trafficker Arrested and Detained

Irish National Arrested for Passing Fraudulent Documents in Connection with His Sale of Four Black Rhinoceros Horns for $50,000 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013.  Earlier today, a federal magistrate judge in Brooklyn detained an Irish national who was arrested on Saturday and charged in a complaint for false labeling in connection[Read More…]

Maine Resident Pleads Guilty to Engaging in Cyber ‘Sextortion’ of New Hampshire Victim

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013.  A Maine resident pleaded guilty today in federal court to engaging in a type of cyberstalking known as “sextortion,” announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney John P. Kacavas of the District of New Hampshire. John Bryan[Read More…]

Tennessee Federal Court Bars the Owners of Mo’ Money Taxes from Owning, Operating, Licensing or Franchsing a Tax Return Preparation Business and Preparing Tax Returns for Others

Memphis, Tenn.-Based Chain and Related Entities Allegedly Engaged in Misconduct Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2013.  A federal court in Memphis, Tenn., permanently barred the owners of Mo’ Money Taxes, Markey Granberry and Derrick Robinson, as well as a former Mo’ Money manager, Eumora Reese, from preparing tax returns for others and[Read More…]

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