Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2016. This year’s White House Science Fair will highlight the ingenuity and entrepreneurship of the next generation of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and innovators. Students attending this year’s Science Fair are tackling some of our Nation’s greatest challenges – from combating climate change, to uncovering new ways to[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, April 13, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2016 – 1:20 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Hello! Q Good afternoon! MR. EARNEST: Thank you for the vigorous and warm welcome. (Laughter.) I don’t have any announcements at the top, so we can go straight to questions, Darlene. Q Okay, thanks. A couple[Read More…]
Over 1,000 Leaders Worldwide Call for End to ‘Disastrous’ Drug War, Ahead of UN Special Session
Former Presidents of Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Nigeria, Cape Verde, Switzerland & Poland; Former Prime Ministers of Greece, Hungary & The Netherlands Join With Distinguished Scholars, Celebrities, Clergy, Business Leaders, Elected Officials, and Others in Calling for Alternatives to Prohibitionist Drug Control Policies; “Humankind cannot afford a 21st century drug[Read More…]
Six Years after BP Oil Spill Began, Gulf Residents Gather to Address Human Health Conditions (Video)
Coden, AL —(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2016. On April 20th, 5:00–8:00 PM Central time, residents of six states along the Gulf Coast will gather for the sixth anniversary of the BP Oil Spill and livestream a Town Hall meeting to bring attention to the ongoing human health consequences that have followed the controversial[Read More…]
Social Justice Elementary School, Village Leadership Academy, Prepares Youth Delegation for Cuba Visit
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2016. Chicago’s premier social justice school, Village Leadership Academy (VLA), will send 27 South and Westside youth, ages 8 to 14, to Cuba this summer from June 16th – 23rd, as part of their annual World Scholars Program (WSP). Recently featured on WBEZ for their CTA train takeover[Read More…]
Race and the Drug War: Hundreds to Gather on Sunday, April 17 at Columbia University in New York City for Historic Strategy Session on the Eve of the UN Special Assembly on Drugs
Featuring Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, Columbia University Professor Dr. Carl Hart, Activist Erica Garner and More NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2016. On Sunday, April 17th, just prior to the UN General Assembly’s Special Session on Drugs (UNGASS), scholars and activists will participate in what is likely the largest strategy-session that has been[Read More…]
IRS Warns of Continued Scams, Varied Tactics as the Tax Deadline Nears
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning that scammers may try using the April 18 tax deadline to prey on hard-working taxpayers by impersonating the IRS and others with fake phone calls and emails. Even after the tax deadline passes, taxpayers should know the telltale signs of[Read More…]
Whole Foods Market Recalls Mislabeled Asparagus, Pea and Ricotta Salad Due to Undeclared Allergen
Cambridge, MA-(ENEWSPF)- Whole Foods Market is recalling ten ounce packages of Asparagus, Pea and Ricotta salad because it was mislabeled and actually contained miniature Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomato and Swiss Frittatas. Due to the labeling error, an egg allergen was undeclared. The product was produced at the Whole Foods Market[Read More…]
Jury Convicts Decatur Man for Murder Conspiracy
Urban, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A jury deliberated for approximately four hours before returning a verdict of guilty this afternoon against Kelton Snyder, 23, of Decatur, Ill., for conspiracy to murder a witness, Paige Mars, also of Decatur. Last month, on March 7, Snyder admitted that he and co-conspirator Matthew Vogt robbed the Circle[Read More…]
Unlicensed Physician Pleads Guilty to Role in Detroit-Based $6.2 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2016. An Ohio man pleaded guilty to fraud charges for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare out of approximately $6.2 million while he acted as an unlicensed physician at a Detroit in-home physician services company. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal[Read More…]
