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NEW YORK (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a “threat to democracy.” Former national security adviser John Bolton has declared him “unfit to be president.” And former Vice President Mike Pence…

Small earthquakes reported in eastern Allegany County, officials say Updated: 3:05 PM EDT Mar 31, 2024 …

jerusalem —  A three-ship convoy left a port in Cyprus on Saturday with 400 tons of food and other supplies for Gaza as concerns about hunger in the territory soar. The World Central Kitchen charity said the vessels and a barge carried…

US says crackdown by Hong Kong officials includes new national security law targeting treason, espionage and other crimes.The United States has said it will impose new visa restrictions on a number of Hong Kong officials responsible for…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Friday, with a mass barrage of 99 drones and missiles hitting regions across the country, Ukraine’s armed forces said. Air…

PHOENIX (AP) — The room sits behind a chain-link fence, then black iron gates. Guards block the entrance, which requires a security badge to access. The glass surrounding it is shatterproof.What merits all these layers of…

“The targeting of energy infrastructure providing essential public services is a black-and-white issue – it is simply unacceptable,” UN High Representative of Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu told the Security Council on Friday…

“As we approach the one-year anniversary of the conflict, we cannot make clearer the desperation that civilians are facing in Sudan,” said Edem Wosornu of the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA – one of three senior officials who…

“Today’s Supreme Court ruling helps bring much-needed clarity to local officials with social media accounts,” said NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony.  “Unfortunately, some on social media have used the…

WOODLAND, Maine — Three town officials have sought police protection from a Select Board member. At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, Chairperson Matt Cole said that he called the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office in December…

Americans have low levels of support for democratic norm violations. Credit: Derek E. Holliday, Shanto Iyengar, Yphtach Lelkes, and Sean J. Westwood…

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the announcement of the general elections and procedures to depute officials to election dutieshaving been initiated, requests to exempt certain categories of officials also have also started pouring in. With…

For Immediate Release September 10, 2004 Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner will be joined by Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Federal Representative Brigadier General Merdith W.B. Temple, Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Catherine…

On Tuesday, the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) virtually convened nearly 300 leaders from across the nation to provide further details and answer questions related to the President’s budget proposals to…

pentagon —  The Pentagon has a funding shortfall of about $10 billion for U.S. military weapons needed to replace those already sent to Ukraine, a shortfall that requires additional money from Congress to fix, top Defense Department…

This photo provided by the U.S. Coast Guard shows an oil sheen observed offshore of Huntington Beach, Calif., Friday, March 8, 2024. Officials say no recoverable oil…

BEIJING —  China needs to do more to boost employment and stabilize its property market, top officials acknowledged Saturday, as policymakers struggle to revive the country's battered economy. Beijing is grappling with a prolonged…

Washington, DC – Benny Gantz, an Israeli minister without a portfolio, was granted an audience with officials at the highest level of the United States government in Washington, DC, this week: the vice president, secretary of state and…

Ahead of an expected closed-door Security Council meeting, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called for the urgent deployment, with no further delay, of the Council-mandated multinational security support mission in…

DRBC periodically receives requests to host delegations from other countries to discuss the commission and its programs. Most recently, three members of the Korean Ministry of Environment met with DRBC staff on Friday, October 18, 2013.…

Saturday brought a vastly different picture to Sussex, New Brunswick following the flash flooding the town experienced late last week. “If you weren’t from this area and you drive through the community now…

The Great Mosque of Algiers (or the Djamaa El-Djazair) has the world’s tallest minaret at 869 feet. Fazil Abd Erahim / Anadolu via Getty Images…

“Your efforts are urgent,” he said in a video message to the sixth edition of the UN Environmental Assembly (UNEA-6). “Our planet is on the brink, ecosystems are collapsing, our climate is imploding, and humanity is to blame.” Action now…

After state officials ordered last year that a dormant Bucksport landfill be permanently closed, they have now backed off that order and are giving the owners more time to look into other options. That’s frustrated some local…

After state officials ordered last year that a dormant Bucksport landfill be permanently closed, they have now backed off that order and are giving the owners more time to look into other options. That’s frustrated some local…

DRBC recently hosted a delegation of 12 public officials from the Korea Water and Wastewater Works Association (KWWA) and their translator at the commission’s West Trenton headquarters. The group was in the United States for training and…

Sentencings for willful conduct related to workplace safety, environmental offenses, and fraud follow investigation of company that operated facility February 16, 2024…

Federal and state disaster officials have recently become aware of scam artists calling Rhode Islanders affected by the September 10-13, 2023 storms and pretending to be FEMA representatives. The con artists will then ask for personal…

Albany city officals searching for missing city worker ALBANY, Ga. – The following is a list of flooding reports from across…

The Bombardier Challenger 600 series jet has crashed on the I-75 highway in US state of Florida.A private passenger jet crash-landed on a busy highway in Florida in the United States and collided with two vehicles on the ground in a…

SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell Met with Local and State Officials and Survivors on Long-Term Recovery EffortsWASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator…

U.S. State Department —  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed efforts to free hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza as he met Thursday with members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war Cabinet. At the start…

State Department —  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel for talks Wednesday with Israeli leaders about a proposed pause in fighting in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas. The meetings with Israeli Prime…

WASHINGTON —  The U.N. human rights office has issued its first statement about a U.N. rights official’s controversial visit to Iran, telling VOA it is aware of rights groups’ concerns that Tehran will exploit the visit for propaganda…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 31, 2020   COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today provided the following update on the state’s distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, including…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The city of Memphis released hours of additional video and audio on Tuesday in the case of five fired police officers charged with the violent beating and death of Tyre Nichols last January. The files were made…

WASHINGTON, DC—The National League of Cities (NLC) and our state municipal league partners will be in the nation’s capital today and tomorrow to advocate for a number of federal priorities. The delegation will be meeting…

Dr. Traxler: We Must All Remain Dedicated to Stopping the Spread – Wear a Mask, Stay Six Feet Apart FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 30, 2021   COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control…

Delaware Officials Underscore Urgency Regarding Individuals Facing…

Disaster Assistance Briefings Set For Officials After Tropical Storm Sandy -…

NCC Officials Urge Residents Not to Drive After Dark Due to…

New Northside Clinic made possible by partnership with DHEC and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas *Scroll down for video and photos*   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 1, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The northside…

The water level in the Markermeer lake northeast of Amsterdam is “extremely high”, government officials said on Friday, and teams are on standby to act if the flood risk increases.Near Edam, the level in the lake has reached 36…

The BREC park on Church Street in Zachary holds a special place in the hearts of many residents.…

Delaware Officials Continue to Monitor Storm-Limited State of Emergency in…

NEWS FEED Emergency Sirens Test on January 2 at 10:45 a.m.Date Posted: December 26, 2023 2024 Delaware Ag Week Promises Networking and Latest InnovationsDate Posted: December 26, 2023 $1.075 Million in Grants Announced to…

NEWS FEED Emergency Sirens Test on January 2 at 10:45 a.m.Date Posted: December 26, 2023 2024 Delaware Ag Week Promises Networking and Latest InnovationsDate Posted: December 26, 2023…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Aug. 2, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C. – As part of South Carolina Immunization Awareness Week, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and Prisma Health held a press event today focusing…

Bassem Ghaben, director of Israeli-controlled Karem Abu Salem crossing, was working to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza.An Israeli air raid has killed a Palestinian border crossing director in southern Gaza, according to Palestinian…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 1, 2022 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is strongly encouraging schools across the state to utilize the Test to Stay (TTS) program to better…