Imperial Valley News Center
50 International Women Leaders in STEM Begin Exchange Program Based on Film Hidden Figures
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Washington, DC - This week, 50 international women leaders in science and technology arrived in the United States for the third-annual Hidden No More International Visitor Leadership Program. Inspired by screenings of the award-winning film Hidden Figures at more than 120 U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide, this exchange program began in 2017 to highlight and develop the important contributions of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Participants and alumni are “hidden talent” in their home countries who explore and advance policies that champion the interests of women in STEM.
U.S., Russia, China and Pakistan on Peace in Afghanistan
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Moscow, Russia - The Special Representatives of Russia, China, and the United States of America held their fourth consultation on the Afghan peace process in Moscow on October 25, 2019. Russia, China, the United States and Pakistan also held the second round of four-party consultations. Respectful of the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Afghanistan, participants discussed ways to support the Afghan people’s desire for a lasting peace.
Ambassador Brownback Travels to India, Nepal, and Thailand
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Washington, DC - Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback travels to India, Nepal, and Thailand, October 28-November 6.
Border Patrol Agents Rescue 3 Men in Distress Near Ocotillo
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El Centro, California - U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued three men that were in distress in the Jacumba Mountain Wilderness area south of Ocotillo.
Border Patrol Finds 83 Year Old Man in Yuha Desert
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El Centro, California - U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued a man that was in lost and distress in the Yuha Desert south of Plaster City.
CBP officers seize $4K in counterfeit Nike shoes
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Jackson, Mississippi - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers at the Port of Vicksburg/Jackson recently seized more than $4K worth of counterfeit Nike Air Max, Nike Air Jordan’s, and Balenciaga shoes from Hong Kong.
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