Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. Late Friday night, U.S. military personnel conducted a targeted operation against Abdikadir Mohamed Abdikadir, known as “Ikrima”, a Kenyan of Somali origin. Ikrima is a top commander in the terrorist group al-Shabaab, an al-Qa’ida affiliate. Ikrima is closely associated with now-deceased al-Qa’ida operatives Harun Fazul and[Read More…]
Year: 2013
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty, October 7, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Jeremiah M. Collins, Jr., 19, of Milwaukee, Wis., died Oct. 5 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 2,[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, October 7, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Government Shutdown / Employee Furlough Numbers SYRIA Secretary Kerry’s Comments / Assad Regime and Legitimacy Engagement by Ambassador Ford / Read-out Chemical Weapons / OPCW / Destruction Geneva 2 / Iran’s Participation RUSSIA P5+1 Talks / Missile Defense / Iran IRAN[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at FEMA Headquarters, October 7, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013 – 12:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I’m here at FEMA for a couple of reasons. First of all, I want to thank Craig Fugate and his entire team, and the incredible workers who are here at FEMA. They are having to, under less than optimal situations,[Read More…]
Wedded Bliss or Blues? Scientists Link DNA to Marital Satisfaction
BERKELEY–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. What makes some people more prone to wedded bliss or sorrow than others? Researchers at UC Berkeley and Northwestern University have found a major clue in our DNA. A gene involved in the regulation of serotonin can predict how much our emotions affect our relationships, according to[Read More…]
Summit Tackles Rise of Vehicle Sharing in Mainstream Travel
BERKELEY–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. Could the family car become passé? New forms of carsharing, bikesharing and other ridesharing services are a growing presence on city streets, and an upcoming summit aims to focus attention on how this industry will help shape the future of urban transportation. At right, cyclists pass a[Read More…]
Community, Faith, Labor Groups and City Officials Speak Out at City Hall to Support Court’s Orders in Stop-and-Frisk Lawsuit
Groups Join de Blasio and Quinn in Submitting Legal Filings to Appeals Court Opposing Delay to Reforms as Detrimental to City New York—(ENEWPSF)—October 7, 2013. Today, the coalition Communities United for Police Reform and representatives from community, faith, labor, and law enforcement groups joined City officials, attorneys from the[Read More…]
Lawsuit Challenges Second, Massive U.S.-Funded Fracking Project in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
$5 Billion in U.S. Funding Threatens Endangered Sea Turtles, Dugongs SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. Conservation groups amended an existing lawsuit today to challenge U.S. funding for a second fossil fuel production and transport facility located inside Australia’s Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The U.S. Export-Import Bank has now[Read More…]
Business Ethics Through Corporate Leadership: DePaul University Confab
Corporate morning program takes place on Oct. 18 as part of the 20th annual International Vincentian Business Ethics conference held by DePaul University. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. Chief executives from KPMG, ComEd and Unilever are among corporate leaders who will speak at the 20th annual International Vincentian Business Ethics conference during the[Read More…]
If LeBron James Eats It, is Your Child More Likely to Eat it, Too?
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2013. Current and former professional athletes frequently endorse particular brands and products, and they are often viewed as credible sources of knowledge on living a healthy life. Previous studies have found that parents are more likely to purchase food products marketed by a professional athlete because[Read More…]
