NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today will announce the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)—a robust terrorism advisory system that provides timely information to the public about credible terrorist threats and replaces the former color-coded alert system. As[Read More…]
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Alleged Member of the Almighty Latin Kings and Queen Nation Charged in Hammond, Ind., with Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Multiple Murders
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. An additional alleged member of the Almighty Latin Kings and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) has been indicted for his alleged role in a racketeering conspiracy in Hammond, Ind., and elsewhere, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney David Capp of[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, April 20, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Petty Officer 3rd Class Micah Aaron Hill, 27, of Ralston, Neb., died April 19 as a result of a non-combat related incident. Hill was assigned to the USS Enterprise[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces State Building Receives U.S. EPA’s Prestigious ENERGY STAR Award
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced that the state’s Michael A. Bilandic Building has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR award, recognizing it as one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the nation. The Bilandic Building in Chicago has increased its energy efficiency by nearly[Read More…]
Complete College Tour Continues at College of DuPage
GLEN ELLYN—(ENEWSPF)—April 20, 2011. Looking for innovative ways to improve college completion rates, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon brought her Complete College Tour to College of DuPage today to hear about a new way the school plans to graduate criminal justice majors. College of DuPage has launched a “3+1” partnership with[Read More…]
Massachusetts High Court Says Evidence Of Non-Criminal Marijuana Possession Does Not Authorize Police Searches
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ruled in an American Civil Liberties Union case that the mere smell of marijuana no longer justifies a search or seizure, because the possession of a small quantity of marijuana is no longer criminal in Massachusetts. Massachusetts voters in November 2008[Read More…]
DOE Secretary Chu Announces $130 Million for Advanced Research Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that up to $130 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) will be made available to develop five new program areas that could spark critical breakthrough technologies and secure America’s energy future. Today’s funding opportunity announcement[Read More…]
South Suburban Building Inspector Charged In Alleged Bribery Scheme
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. A South Suburban building inspector has been charged for accepting cash bribes to influence the outcome of building code violations at two Riverdale apartment buildings, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. Roy McKinney, 57, a resident of Riverdale, is accused of accepting[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 20 April 2011 (16:00 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–20 April 2011 – UPDATE 16:00 UTC. Presentation: → Summary of Reactor Status On Wednesday, 20 April 2011, the IAEA provided the following information on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan: 1. Current Situation Overall, the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant remains very serious,[Read More…]
NIH-Supported Survey to Study Functional Change in Older Adults
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries will receive an invitation in May to be part of a special study looking at the impact of age-related changes on functional ability. The National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) will be seeking some 9,000 people aged 65 and older to[Read More…]
