Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2017. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom Sentinel. Pfc. Hansen B. Kirkpatrick, 19, of Wasilla, Alaska, died July 3, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, from wounds received during an indirect fire attack. The incident is under investigation. He was[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan, & 18 Attorneys General Sue U.S. Department of Education & Secretary DeVos for Abandoning Critical Student Protections
Attorneys General File Lawsuit Against Education Secretary DeVos for Delaying Rules That Protect Students & Taxpayers from Abuse by Predatory For-Profit Schools Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and 18 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos[Read More…]
Hardcore Formulations Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Ultra-Sten and D-Zine Capsules
San Marcos, TX–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2017. Hardcore Formulations is voluntarily recalling all lots and expiration dates of Ultra-Sten and D-Zine capsules to the consumer level. These products are labeled to contain methylstenbolone (Ultra-Sten) and dymethazine (D-Zine), which are considered to be derivatives of anabolic steroids. The presence of these anabolic steroids in Ultra-Sten[Read More…]
Voluntary Recall of Certain CLIF BUILDER’S Bars
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2017. Clif Bar & Company is initiating a voluntary recall of CLIF® BUILDER’S® Bar Chocolate Mint flavor, and CLIF Kid Zbar® Protein Chocolate Mint and CLIF Kid Zbar® Protein Chocolate Chip flavors due to possible presence of undeclared peanuts and some tree nuts, including almonds, Brazil[Read More…]
New CDC Report Shows Deaths from Cancer Higher in Rural America
First report to detail cancer differences and mortality gap between rural and urban areas Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2017. Despite decreases in cancer death rates nationwide, a new report shows slower reduction in cancer death rates in rural America (a decrease of 1.0 percent per year) compared with urban America (a[Read More…]
FDA Clears Expanded Use of Cooling Cap to Reduce Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2017. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the expanded use of a cooling cap, DigniCap Cooling System, to reduce hair loss (alopecia) during chemotherapy. This is the first cooling cap cleared by the agency for use in cancer patients with solid tumors. “We are[Read More…]
Chicago Jobs Program Reduces Youth Violence, University of Chicago Urban Labs Study Shows
Violent-crime arrests drop by 33 percent for program participants CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2017. Researchers at the University of Chicago Urban Labs announced new results from their study of One Summer Chicago Plus, a jobs program designed to reduce violence and prepare youth living in some of the city’s highest-violence neighborhoods for[Read More…]
Refugee and Migrant Flows From Libya to Europe on the Rise – UNHCR Study
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–3 July 2017 – Movements by sea from Libya to Europe, despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent, have increased and there are indications that it will likely continue to do so, a new study by the United Nations refugee agency has revealed. According to Mixed Migration[Read More…]
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, July 3, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 63 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Dierbergs Markets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish and Milk in Product
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2017. St Louis-based Dierbergs is recalling various Deli Products with multiple use by dates in all retail stores because undeclared fish (anchovy) in a Caesar dressing and undeclared milk in 2 Santa Fe wraps. People who have allergies to fish and dairy run the risk of[Read More…]
