Imperial Valley News Center
Los Angeles-area man who allegedly led prescription drug ring arrested on new charges of fraudulently procuring US citizenship
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Los Angeles, California - A Burbank man who operated a string of allegedly sham medical clinics – and who already faces federal charges of using the clinics to orchestrate a massive narcotics scheme – was arrested Tuesday on new charges that he unlawfully procured United States citizenship.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen traveled to Sacramento and Redding
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Sacramento, California - Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen traveled to Sacramento and Redding, California to address the ongoing wildfires. While in California, the Secretary participated in a briefing with state and local officials regarding the damage caused by the recent wildfires. She also participated in a ground survey of areas affected by the Carr fire. Secretary Nielsen discussed the importance of individual preparedness, fire safety and prevention in the United States, and the response and recovery support provided by the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency to state and local partners.
Secretary of State Pompeo's Call With Canadian Foreign Minister Freeland
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Washington, DC - Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Vaquita Cells Saved in Frozen Zoo
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San Diego, California - Researchers at the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research received tissue biopsies from two rare and critically endangered vaquita porpoises at the end of 2017. The material, containing living cells, was collected from two female vaquitas that came under human care during an attempt to bring individuals of the species into a breeding program. Although growing vaquita cells had never before been attempted, tissue culturists at the Institute for Conservation Research were able to successfully establish the first cell lines for this species, now accessioned into the Frozen Zoo®—the largest and most diverse collection of its kind in the world.
Secretary of State Pompeo's Call With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Washington, DC - Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Secretary Pompeo reiterated that the United States seeks an improved relationship with Russia and agreed to future dialogue.
FDA approves new vaginal ring for one year of birth control
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Friday approved Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system), which is a combined hormonal contraceptive for women of reproductive age used to prevent pregnancy and is the first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for an entire year. Annovera is a reusable donut-shaped (ring), non-biodegradable, flexible vaginal system that is placed in the vagina for three weeks followed by one week out of the vagina, at which time women may experience a period (a withdrawal bleed). This schedule is repeated every four weeks for one year (thirteen 28-day menstrual cycles).
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