WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2017. A thrilling epoch in the exploration of our solar system came to a close today, as NASA’s Cassini spacecraft made a fateful plunge into the atmosphere of Saturn, ending its 13-year tour of the ringed planet. “This is the final chapter of an amazing mission, but it’s[Read More…]
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Life-saving Post-ER Suicide Prevention Strategies are Cost Effective
Follow-up postcards less expensive, more effective than usual care: NIH study. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2017. Three interventions designed for follow up of patients who are identified with suicide risk in hospital emergency departments save lives and are cost effective relative to usual care. A study led by[Read More…]
Special Forces Soldier Identified as Casualty in Fort Bragg Training Incident
FORT BRAGG, N.C. –(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2017. Staff Sgt. Alexander P. Dalida, 32, of Dunstable, Massachusetts, a Soldier enrolled in the Special Forces Qualification Course at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, died Sept. 14, during a training exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The cause[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, Sept. 15, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 15, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 30 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…]
Union Street Gallery to Host National Collage Society’s 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2017. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights is hosting the National Collage Society’s 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition. The exhibit runs from Wednesday, September 27 through Saturday, October 28. There will be a reception on Friday, September 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Both the[Read More…]
ACLU Seeks Immediate Halt to Trump’s Transgender Service Member Ban
BALTIMORE —(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2017. The American Civil Liberties Union and the law firm Covington & Burling LLP today asked a judge to immediately halt to the Trump administration’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military while their lawsuit challenging the ban moves through the court system. The motion[Read More…]
Watch Cassini Spacecraft’s Grand Finale Friday Morning, September 15
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2017. After two decades in space, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft is nearing the end of its remarkable journey of exploration. Having expended almost every bit of the rocket propellant it carried to Saturn, operators are deliberately plunging Cassini into the planet to ensure Saturn’s moons will remain pristine for[Read More…]
Casting Call for Rapunzel at South Suburban College on Sept. 28 & 29
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – (ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2017. The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College announces open auditions for Michele L. Vacca’s “Rapunzel and the Frog Prince.” It’s a uniquely comical mashup that cleverly blends the two Grimm’s tales into one story. This isn’t your standard fairy tale! The auditions[Read More…]
Target Recalls Room Essentials 4-Drawer Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2017 Recall Summary Name of product: Room Essentials 4-drawer dressers Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. Remedy: Refund Recall date: September 13, 2017 Recall[Read More…]
On Constitution Day Youth Present Policies to Improve Public Education, Juvenile Justice and Policing in Schools
Chicago IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2017. Over 200 youth from around the city drafted policy recommendations aimed at improving lives of youth in the city and providing policy makers the youth perspective on issues that are impacting their lives everyday. These 200 young people represent about 100 CPS high schools and are[Read More…]
