Dallas Gunman Kills Two in Dallas, another Two in DeSoto
A killing rampage began in Dallas on Wednesday night and continued out in the Dallas suburbs of DeSoto killing four people and wounding antother four according to police reports.
President Obama Cancels Summit with Russian President Putin over Snowden Affair
Following Russia's refusal to turn over Snowden to the United States after his release of secret documents concerning secret surveillance programs conducted by the U.S., President Obama has cancelled his scheduled meeting with Russia's President Putin that was to be next month.
NOAA Fisheries Denies Application to Import 18 Beluga Whales for Public Display
Following a number of public engagement efforts, NOAA Fisheries today announced it is denying the Georgia Aquarium’s request for a permit to import 18 beluga whales from Russia for public display in the United States. NOAA Fisheries based the decision on requirements of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
Obama Nominates James to Become Air Force Secretary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2013 – President Barack Obama yesterday announced that Deborah Lee James is his choice to become the next Secretary of the Air Force.