Imperial Valley News Center
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims April 9, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
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Washington, DC - Since the days of the American Revolution, brave men and women have selflessly answered the call to protect and defend our great Nation. During the conflicts of the past two centuries, more than 500,000 United States service members have been captured and held as prisoners of war (POWs). National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day honors these American patriots, who each paid an extraordinary price to help preserve our liberty.
Chemical Attack in Douma
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - We continue to closely follow disturbing reports on April 7 regarding another alleged chemical weapons attack, this time targeting a hospital in Douma, Syria. Reports from a number of contacts and medical personnel on the ground indicate a potentially high number of casualties, including among families hiding in shelters. These reports, if confirmed, are horrifying and demand an immediate response by the international community.
NASA Awards Contract to Build Quieter Supersonic Aircraft
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- Written by IVN
Palmdale, California - NASA has taken another step toward re-introducing supersonic flight with the award Tuesday of a contract for the design, building and testing of a supersonic aircraft that reduces a sonic boom to a gentle thump.
New Research Heading to Space Station Aboard 14th SpaceX Resupply Mission
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- Written by Stephanie Schierholz
Washington, DC - Astronauts aboard the International Space Station soon will receive a delivery of experiments dealing with how the human body, plants and materials behave in space following the 4:30 p.m. EDT launch Monday of a SpaceX commercial resupply mission.
Border Patrol Discovers Drugs in Vehicle’s Back Seat
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Salton City, California - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two people suspected of smuggling drugs inside the back seat of a vehicle early Tuesday morning.
CBP Officers Intercept 65 Packages of Meth Concealed in Spare Tire
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Calexico, California - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Calexico East port of entry Monday seized 65 packages of methamphetamine hidden inside a spare tire.
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