Austin, Texas - What do gene sequencing, biofuel production, the origins of the universe and climate modeling have in common? They're all powered by the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC).

Washington, DC - The first of several ceremonies to unveil designs for commemorative coins honoring celebrated author Mark Twain took place today at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in Hannibal, Mo.

Washington, DC - Vice President Joe Biden met today with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to discuss bilateral relations, the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, energy security, and other global issues.   The Vice President thanked Prime Minister Renzi for Italy's contributions to international security, including in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Mediterranean basin. 

Washington, DC - U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern will travel November 28 – December 12 to Paris for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP21).

Denver, Colorado - In response to the developing situation at a Planned Parenthood health center in Colorado, Vicki Cowart, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, released the below statement.

Baltimore, Maryland - A 40-year-old Salvadoran who fled from El Salvador to evade criminal charges for attempted murder was removed Nov. 18 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).