Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)-April 9, 2010. John Paul Stevens, senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court has announced that he will retire this summer. Justice Stevens’ retirement will now give President Obama his second opportunity to shape the Supreme Court. Justice Stevens is currently the second-oldest justice and fourth-longest serving justice in[Read More…]
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West Virginia Coal Mine Collapses
WEST VIRGINIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2010. The roof of the Upper Big Branch Mine collapsed at approximately 4:30 p.m. (local time) today. State officials have confirmed that 6 miners are dead and 21 people unaccounted for. Twenty-one people were hurt in the blast. Raleigh County officials said that at least 20 ambulances[Read More…]
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Baja California in Mexico
Los Angeles, CA–(ENEWSPF)– The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Baja California in Mexico. The location of the quake is 26 km (16 miles) SSW (211 degrees) of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico; 61 km (38 miles) SW (227 degrees) of San Luis Río[Read More…]
U.S. Department of State Contributes $200 Million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2010. The United States is pleased to announce an initial contribution of $200 million toward the 2010 operations of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The contribution will support UNHCR efforts worldwide. These activities include refugee returns to Afghanistan and Burundi; local integration and third-country[Read More…]
Double Suicide Bombings On Rush-Hour Moscow Subway Kill At Least 38, Wound More Than 60 (Video)
Moscow–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up Monday in twin attacks on Moscow subway stations jam-packed with rush-hour passengers, killing at least 38 people and wounding more than 60, officials said. They blamed the carnage on rebels from the Caucasus region. The blasts come six[Read More…]
Two Russian Subway Stations Attacked by Female Suicide Bombers
Moscow, Russia–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2010. Two female suicide bombers set off explosions in two subway stations in central Moscow during Monday morning’s rush hour killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 60 people. According to Alexander Bortnikov of the Russian Federal Security Service, findings from the preliminary assessment show[Read More…]
Soldier of Conscience Granted Clemency, Released
Sgt. Travis Bishop. (Photo: via Travis Bishop) By: Dahr Jamail t r u t h o u t | Report Last August, Travis Bishop refused to serve in Afghanistan. Having filed for Conscientious Objector (CO) status, Bishop, based at Fort Hood, Texas, in the US Army’s 57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, was[Read More…]
Two Philadelphia Homeowners Choose Death Over Foreclosure (Video)
Philadelphia, PA–(ENEWSPF)– "They have to learn from day one to be on top of it …" — Captain Albert Innaurato of the Philadelphia Sheriff’s. Related: Know the Risk Factors for Suicide – There is Hope
Dem. Alan Grayson Tells Cheney to ‘STFU’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Enjoy Democratic Congressman Alan Grayson of Florida telling former Vice-President Dick Cheney to, "Shut the f*** up."
President Obama Releases National Strategy for Countering Biological Threats
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2009. Today, President Obama released the National Strategy for Countering Biological Threats. This Strategy outlines the President’s vision for addressing the challenges from proliferation of biological weapons or their use by terrorists. It highlights the beneficial nature of advances in the life sciences and their importance in[Read More…]
