Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–25 March 2011 – 15:45 UTC. Japanese authorities have informed the IAEA that on March 24, examinations of the thyroid glands in 66 children (14 of which are infants) were conducted near the evacuation area around the Fukushima nuclear plant. The exams were conducted at the Kawamata Town Health Center[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Cook County Sheriff’s Revamped Website Includes Several New Features
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011. As part of an ongoing commitment to transparency and helping residents better understand office operations, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is introducing several changes to the sheriff’s website, improving the flow of information to the public. Among the new features at www.cookcountysheriff.com are: Pictures and descriptions[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Treatment for a Type of Late-stage Skin Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Yervoy (ipilimumab) to treat patients with late-stage (metastatic) melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Melanoma is the leading cause of death from skin disease. An estimated 68,130 new cases of melanoma were diagnosed in the[Read More…]
Gonzalez Sues Faso Alleging Slander (Video/Story)
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- You may feel the need for a shower after watching this. From the Southtown Star: Chicago Heights mayoral candidate David Gonzalez on Thursday filed a lawsuit against his opponent, Joe Faso, claiming Faso accused him in mailings and YouTube videos of selling drugs out of his accounting[Read More…]
FDA Approves Zostavax Vaccine to Prevent Shingles in Individuals 50 to 59 Years of Age
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday approved the use of Zostavax, a live attenuated virus vaccine, for the prevention of shingles in individuals 50 to 59 years of age. Zostavax is already approved for use in individuals 60 years of age and older. In[Read More…]
Cuba Releases Last Two Political Prisoners from 2003 Black Spring Crackdown
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011. The following remarks are attributed to Mak C. Toner, Acting Deputy Department Spokesman Office of Press Relations. We welcome the release of the last of the 75 peaceful Cuban activists who were unjustly arrested for exercising their universal rights and fundamental freedoms during the 2003 “Black Spring” crackdown. The[Read More…]
Update by Secretary of State Clinton on Implementing UN Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973 on Libya
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2011. Good evening. I’m just returning from the White House, where I met with the President and the national security team, and I want to give you an update on the international community’s efforts to implement UN Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973 and protect the[Read More…]
State’s Attorney’s Office Charges Attorney with Allegedly Providing Cell Phone to Defendant Charged In Murder of Chicago Police Officer
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2011A Chicago attorney has been charged with allowing a suspect to use her personal cell phone to contact several of his associates while he was in custody and being questioned for the murder of Chicago Police Officer Michael Flisk, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney[Read More…]
British Royal Air Force Tornados Attack Libyan Armoured Vehicles
GREAT BRITAIN–(ENEWSPF)–25 March 2011. RAF Tornado GR4s launched a number of guided Brimstone missiles at Libyan armoured vehicles last night which were threatening the civilian population of Ajdabiya. Defence Secretary, Dr Liam Fox said: “British Tornado GR4 Aircraft, on armed reconnaissance missions over Libya, last night (24/03/11) took part in[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Fukushima Nuclear Accident Update, 25 March 2011 (05.15 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–25 March 2011 – 5:15 UTC. Update on Conditions of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant At Unit 1 workers have advanced the restoration of off-site electricity and lighting in the Unit’s main control room was recovered as of 24 March, 11:30 UTC. They are now checking the availability of[Read More…]
