Imperial Valley News
Former naturalized US citizen sentenced, ordered deported for failing to disclose terrorism conviction
Detroit, Michigan - A former naturalized U.S. citizen, who was convicted in Israel for participating in a terrorist bombing, was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in prison on immigration fraud charges. The sentencing follows an extensive investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
NASA’s Hubble Observations Suggest Underground Ocean on Jupiter's Largest Moon
Washington, DC - NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has the best evidence yet for an underground saltwater ocean on Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon. The subterranean ocean is thought to have more water than all the water on Earth's surface.
California Energy Commission Releases Draft Energy Efficiency Computer Standards
Sacramento, California - The California Energy Commission released today proposed energy efficiency standards for computers and monitors that will save consumers hundreds of millions of dollars every year. For desktop computers alone, it is estimated that a $2 increase in manufacturing costs will return $69 to consumers in energy savings over the five-year life of a desktop.
AMA, CDC Initiative Aims to “Prevent Diabetes STAT”
Chicago, Illinois - With more than 86 million Americans living with prediabetes and nearly 90 percent of them unaware of it, the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced that they have joined forces to take urgent action to Prevent Diabetes STAT and are urging others to join in this critical effort.
Anniversary of the Election of His Holiness Pope Francis
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate His Holiness Pope Francis on the second anniversary of his election to the See of Rome.
Department of State Releases 2015 State of Global Partnerships Report
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State releases today the 2015 State of Global Partnerships Report, which highlights the most innovative and scalable public-private partnerships from around the Department. The release is part of the annual Global Partnerships Week celebration occurring from March 9-15.
