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James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:08 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. Good Monday to you. Before I take your questions, I just
NEW YORK – True security is based on people’s welfare and not on military annihilation, senior United Nations officials said today, marking the 68th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and
IOWA CITY, Iowa – After leading the 2013 University of Iowa softball team to a 30-win season, including six wins over nationally-ranked opponents, and having a school record 10 players earn spring
NORTHWOOD – After the completion of an autopsy and notification of family, law enforcement are releasing the additional information surrounding an August 5, 2013 incident in Worth County, Iowa. Authorities confirm the
By Iowa Congressman Tom Latham We hear and read about it far too often. Take these headlines just from July: “Online Scam Hijacks Social Security Benefits” (USA Today), “More Thieves Stealing Children’s
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State trio of Mackenzie Bigbee, Kristen Hahn and Victoria Hurtt were recognized on the 2013 Big 12 Preseason Volleyball Team, the conference announced Tuesday. Hahn and Hurtt
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the June 2013 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S. exports of goods and services grew
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced she will lead her first business development mission to Mexico City and Monterrey from November 18-22, 2013. This mission will further elevate
WASHINGTON – On the heels of President Obama’s challenge to attract more investment in the United States and his announcement that he will be hosting the first-ever SelectUSA Investment Summit, the Administration
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2013 – In response to a State Department request, the Air Force transported personnel out of Sanaa, Yemen, early this morning as part of a
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors met for its regular weekly meeting Tuesday morning. A check for $100,000 to reimburse Cerro Gordo county for expenses related to the
MASON CITY – National Night Out Event rescheduled due to possible severe weather conditions. The 30th Annual Night Out Against Crime Event scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th has been rescheduled for Wednesday,
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Black Hawk County man was sentenced August 5, 2013, to 15 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in the Mason City area. Michael Patrick Geraghty, age 42,
Northwood, IOWA — On August 5, 2013 at 11:41 AM, the Worth County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a female requesting help at Swensrud Park in Northwood, Iowa. Deputies responded
COUNCIL BLUFFS – As the investigation into Sunday’s officer involved shooting incident continues, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is now releasing the names of all individuals involved. On Sunday, August 4,
MINNEAPOLIS – United States Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced that Mario Contreras, age 35, of Waubay, South Dakota, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault resulting in serious bodily injury as a
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico – U.S Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Coast Guard apprehended 84 undocumented immigrant citizens of Haiti today after they landed last night in Desecheo Island, 13 miles west
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents and partners made 116 criminal arrests and seized 60 illegal firearms and 2,757 rounds of
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A second man, one of eight charged, pleaded guilty Wednesday in a Las Cruces, N.M., federal court to conspiracy and possessing more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana with intent
BALTIMORE — U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Terrance Dion Robinson, age 39, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to 51 years in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for eight counts of
DES MOINES – Recent AMBER Alert activations within the state, as well as two, high-profile kidnapping and murder investigations has prompted a review of Iowa’s AMBER Alert criteria. In the last month,
AMES – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Wednesday, Aug. 14, to discuss improvement alternatives for the U.S. 218/Iowa 27 corridor from the Cedar River bridges at
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department confirmed Monday that it is conducting an ongoing effort to evaluate intelligence regarding the possibility of terrorist attacks as it decides whether to open or close
MASON CITY – Matt Marquardt today declared his intention to seek the the Fourth Ward City Council seat in Mason City. Quote from Matt Marquardt: “Today, August 6th, 2013, I am announcing