By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- A storm from the South will evolve into a potent and disruptive nor’easter with gusty coastal winds, drenching rain and high-elevation snow this weekend. “Fast forward motion of the storm may limit the worst weather conditions from Friday night to Saturday night,” according to AccuWeather Senior[Read More…]
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The FBI Asks the Public’s Help on Assassination Attempts of Prominent Democrats
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI has issued several official updates on the suspicious packages that were sent to prominent Democrats. The actions amount to assassination attempts, and President Trump needs to step up, take responsibility for his rhetoric, and act “Presidential.” Mayor John Ostenburg of Park Forest, IL, issued the following statement[Read More…]
What the FBI Has to Say About Suspicious Packages Sent to Clinton, Obama, Soros and More
10/25/18 Update: The FBI has confirmed three additional packages, similar in appearance to the others—one in New York addressed to Robert DeNiro, and two in Delaware addressed to former Vice President Joseph Biden. 10/24/18 Update: In addition to the five packages referenced in the below statement, the FBI has now[Read More…]
Trump Administration Admits to a “Secret” Cannabis Committee
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2018 By: Anthony Johnson BuzzFeed News originally revealed the existence of a Trump administration committee to wage a “secret war” on cannabis at the end of August, noting that federal officials were tired of the positive press regarding cannabis legalization and were calling upon various agencies to publish negative[Read More…]
Senators Reach Deal to Delay Kavanaugh Floor Vote That Includes FBI Investigation
Key swing votes opposed to moving nomination otherwise Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser It is being reported that Senators have reached an agreement to delay a planned floor vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The agreement allows for an FBI investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct against[Read More…]
UN Human Rights Council Hears Plea to Protect Victims of ‘Brutal’ Sexual Violence in South Sudan
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2018 By: United Nations Media The plight of South Sudan’s women and girls “should no longer be ignored”, UN investigators told the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, citing the disturbing testimonies of sexual abuse victims who have been treated by soldiers and militias as the “spoils”[Read More…]
NASA-NOAA Satellite Sees Land-falling Hurricane Florence (Video)
MARYLAND—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2018 By: Rob Gutro, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite passed over the eye of Hurricane Florence the morning of landfall. Infrared imagery showed the power and the extent of this massive storm. The National Hurricane Center or NHC said on Sept. 14, “Life-threatening storm[Read More…]
Congressional Leadership Strips Provisions Facilitating Medical Marijuana Access For Veterans
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2018 Contact: Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director Lawmakers have removed language from pending federal legislation that sought to facilitate veterans’ access to medical cannabis in jurisdictions that regulate it. Under existing federal regulations, physicians affiliated with the US Department of Veterans Affairs are prohibited from filling out[Read More…]
NASA Gets Inside Look at Large and Powerful Hurricane Florence (Video)
FLORIDA—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2018 By Rob Gutro, NASA’ Goddard Space Flight Center NASA’s Aqua satellite provided an infrared look at the large and powerful Hurricane Florence early on Sept. 13 that indicated wind shear was temporarily affecting the southern side of the storm. The National Hurricane Center or NHC noted that hurricane-force[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case Arguing Excessive Fines Clause Should Rein In Asset Forfeiture Abuses
Broad Coalition from Across Political Spectrum Agrees that Government Abuse of Asset Forfeiture Must End; Across Country Police Seize and Forfeit Property from Mostly Low-Income People NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 11, 2018 Contacts: Tony Newman and Theshia Naidoo The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) and a diverse group of national and state groups[Read More…]
