Study examines genealogy of first detected mergers New research predicts that LIGO will detect gravitational waves generated by many more merging black holes in coming years.Courtesy of: LIGO/A. Simonnet CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016 By: Steve Koppes New calculations predict that the Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave Observatory (LIGO) will detect approximately 1,000[Read More…]
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ACLU Sues Federal Government for Granting Millions of Dollars to Religious Groups That Deny Young Women Access to Medical Care
Groups like the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have been awarded upwards of $10 million annually to care for unaccompanied immigrant minors despite their explicit refusal to allow them access contraception and abortion SAN FRANCISCO —(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Northern California,[Read More…]
NAACP: Shelby v. Holder – Three Years Later
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In Case You Missed It: The Arizona Republic: Hillary Clinton: Immigration Needs Reform, Not Trump’s Bigotry
ARIZONA–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016 By: Hillary Clinton When Josie Mata was 7 years old, she learned that her mother was undocumented. From that moment on, Josie went to school every day afraid that she might return home to find her mom gone forever. The Matas live, work and pay taxes in[Read More…]
Figi’s Issues Recall Alert Due To Possible Health Risk
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Transcript: Jake Sullivan, Jennifer Palmieri Criticize Trump’s Egomaniacal Brexit Response
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. Below is a transcript of today’s press call with HFA Senior Policy Adviser Jake Sullivan and Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri: JAKE SULLIVAN: Thanks everybody for joining. We wanted to take a few minutes to talk about the implications of the UK’s vote to leave the European[Read More…]
On Day That Ends In ‘Y,’ Republicans Criticize Trump
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South Suburban Man Sentenced In Double Murder
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Calumet City man has been sentenced to two consecutive natural life sentences for the murder of two men who were shot to death outside a bar in the south suburb, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. Jeremy Rodriguez, 29, was previously convicted by[Read More…]
Dept. of Interior, USDA Announce More Than $47 Million in Investments for Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Drought Response & Agriculture Operations Across the West
Reclamation Commissioner López, USDA Secretary Vilsack announce strengthened collaboration to address water supply & demand imbalances BRIGHTON, Colo. – (ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. The U.S. Departments of Interior and Agriculture yesterday announced more than $47 million in investments to help water districts and producers on private working lands better conserve water[Read More…]
HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
HP Notebook computer battery Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: HP lithium-ion batteries Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: HP toll-free at 888-202-4320 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at[Read More…]
