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NASA Study Projects Warming-Driven Changes in Global Rainfall

Washington, DC - A NASA-led modeling study provides new evidence that global warming may increase the risk for extreme rainfall and drought.

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Joint Statement between the United States and Mexico

Washington, DC - At the invitation of President Enrique Peña Nieto, President Barack Obama travelled to Mexico City on May 2-3 to discuss the broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues that bind the United States and Mexico and touch the daily lives of citizens of both countries. Building on their positive initial meeting in Washington, D.C. last November, the two Presidents renewed their commitment to the United States-Mexico relationship.

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Commemorating World Press Freedom Day

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "Today we mark World Press Freedom Day, an annual occasion to recognize, honor, and underscore the essential role of independent media in fostering and protecting freedom of expression and democratic principles.

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Yahoo! Weather Smartphone App The Forecast Is Beautiful

Imperial, California (NAPSI) - For most of us, the daily routine of getting the weather is a moment of anticipation, it’s the memory of a great place we’ve traveled to or it’s even a topic of conversation with a total stranger.

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America’s Top Charity Influencer

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - It may come as a surprise to some, but the famous face that can encourage people to donate to charity more than any other is that of the First Lady.

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United States Mexico Partnership

Washington, DC - In his meeting earlier today with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico, President Obama underscored the strategic nature of the bilateral relationship, and the two leaders discussed the broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues that bind the United States and Mexico and touch the daily lives of citizens of both countries. 

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NASA Spacecraft Will Visit Asteroid with New Name

Washington, DC - An asteroid that will be explored by a NASA spacecraft has a new name, thanks to a third-grade student in North Carolina.

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Danger as Smart Phone Users Fail To Take the Most Basic Security Measures

Imperial, California - A smart phone can contain a lot of information that its owner would rather keep private. But 39 percent of the more than 100 million American adult smart phone owners fail to take even minimal security measures, such as using a screen-lock, backing up data, or installing an app to locate a missing phone or remotely wipe its data, according to Consumer Reports’ Annual State of the Net survey.

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