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"Media Contagion" Is Factor in Mass Shootings
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- Written by Super User Super User
- Published: 07 August 2016 07 August 2016
Denver, Colorado - People who commit mass shootings in America tend to share three traits: rampant depression, social isolation and pathological narcissism, according to a paper presented at the American Psychological Association’s annual convention that calls on the media to deny such shooters the fame they seek.
USDA Announces Reopening of Brazilian Market to U.S. Beef Exports
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 04 August 2016 04 August 2016
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached agreement with Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply to allow access for U.S. beef and beef products to the Brazilian market for the first time since 2003. Brazil's action reflects the United States' negligible risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and aligns Brazil's regulations to the OIE's scientific international animal health guidelines.
Vice President Joe Biden's Meeting with Law Enforcement
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 03 August 2016 03 August 2016
Washington, DC - Today, the Vice President met in his Ceremonial Office with law enforcement leaders from across the country to continue the discussion about how we can better build improve trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The Vice President thanked them for their unwavering and steadfast service and recognized that often they are asked to bear a tremendous share of the burden of dealing with broad frustrations with underlying societal challenges in communities across the country.
Mars Petcare Settles False Advertising Charges Related to Its Eukanuba Dog Food
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 04 August 2016 04 August 2016
Washington, DC - Mars Petcare U.S., Inc., has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it falsely advertised the health benefits of its Eukanuba brand dog food. Specifically, the FTC alleges that the company claimed, but could not prove, that a 10-year study found that dogs fed Eukanuba could extend their expected lifespan by 30 percent or more.
Department Of Education Proposes New Rules for Schools Providing Online Courses to Ensure Students Get a Quality Education
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- Written by Consumer Reports Consumer Reports
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Washington, DC - The Department of Education proposed new rules today for schools providing distance education, such as online courses, in order to get the state authorization needed to qualify for federal financial aid dollars. The proposal will help ensure students get a quality education and that taxpayer dollars aren’t wasted on schools that fail to deliver, according to Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports.