Yuma News
Identifying Alzheimer’s in Its Earliest Stages
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- Written by Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D. Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D.
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - There is no one test that can be used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But, based on an assessment of symptoms, along with a variety of tests and exams, Alzheimer’s often can be identified in its earliest stages. Seeking medical attention as soon as Alzheimer’s symptoms become noticeable is key to a prompt diagnosis.
American Red Cross Receives AmeriCorps Grant to Teach Preparedness, Home Fire Safety
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Washington, DC - The American Red Cross has received a $1.066 million AmeriCorps grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support AmeriCorps members to help the Red Cross teach both children and adults in 15 states about home fire safety and being prepared for emergencies.
Reckless drug smuggler plunges vehicle into Rio Grande
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- Written by Border Scope Border Scope
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Harlingen, Texas - In an attempt to evade Border Patrol agents, a drug smuggler recklessly drove his vehicle into the Rio Grande on Wednesday.
United States Sues Former Executives of Government Contractor for Making False Claims in Connection with Reconstruction Contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq
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- Written by Justice Department Justice Department
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Washington, DC - The Justice Department announced today that the government has filed suit under the False Claims Act against Derish M. Wolff and Salvatore J. Pepe, respectively the former CEO and CFO of Louis Berger Group Inc. (LBG), for conspiring to overbill the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other government agencies for costs incurred performing reconstruction contracts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other countries, the Justice Department announced today.
Retired Phoenix-area police officer sentenced to more than 300 years in prison for child sexual exploitation
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- Written by ICE ICE
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - A retired Mesa police sergeant was sentenced earlier this month to 323 years in prison following his conviction on child exploitation charges stemming from a probe by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Mesa Police Department.
Secretary of State John Kerry's Meeting With Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Paris, France - Secretary Kerry met in Paris today with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Drive by Shooting 400 block of south Magnolia Avenue
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Yesterday, at approximately 6:45 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 400 block of south Magnolia Avenue reference a drive by shooting. A witness said a white 2000 model Dodge 4 door passenger car was traveling northbound at a slow rate of speed when three shots were fired from the vehicle.