Washington DC News
- Android is investigated as antitrust probe of Google's search and advertising businesses expands 15 Nov 2019 07:07 Charleston Daily Mail Dozen of attorneys general investigating advertising practices at Alphabet, the parent company at Google, are planning to expand an antitrust probe into the unit's flagship Android mobile device operating system business, say people familiar with the …
- Police arrest alleged serial ‘Potomac River Rapist’ in Conway 15 Nov 2019 06:54 WBTW CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – A Conway man who is suspected to be the “Potomac River Rapist” has been arrested after almost 30 years of hiding. Giles Warrick, 60, of Conway, is suspected in a series of at least 10 rapes committed by the unknown “Potomac River Rapist …
- First-ever majority women lead ATA Board of Directors 15 Nov 2019 06:35 Newswise Dr. Martha Zeiger, President, and Dr. Jacqueline Jonklaas, Secretary/COO to Lead 2019-2020 Board of Directors Newswise — For the first time in its 96-year history, the American Thyroid Association (ATA) will be majority led by a president, secretary…
- The chief beneficiary of the Commission of Inquiry was not the aggrieved Rodney family, but the PPP 15 Nov 2019 06:12 Stabroek News Dear Editor, Recent publications show the existence of different accounts of the same events, centring on the Commission of Inquiry into the death of Walter Rodney. A speech made by Dr. Patricia Rodney, Walter’s widow and now head of their family, sparked …
- Genetics May Determine Who Benefits from Broccoli's Effects on Kidney Health 15 Nov 2019 06:01 Newswise Highlights Deletion of the gene that codes for an enzyme called GSTM1 increased kidney injury in mice with hypertension and kidney disease, but supplementing the diet with broccoli powder lessened kidney injury in the genetically altered mice. In humans, …
- Wearable and Implantable Devices May Transform Care for Patients with Kidney Failure 15 Nov 2019 06:01 Newswise Highlights Wearable and implantable devices may allow for intensive self-care for patients with kidney failure outside of the clinic. Additional research must focus on technological improvements to bring such ambulatory devices to patients as envisioned by …
- U.S. Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship Program Now Open 15 Nov 2019 05:48 Imperial Valley News Details Written by IVN Washington, DC - Applications for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship Program are now being accepted by the U.S. Department of State through February 14, 2020. The two-year fellowship program, administered …
- There is no India without Kashmir, Indian columnist told US Congressional hearing on human rights 15 Nov 2019 05:17 The Economic Times Washington DC: It is high time to strengthen India to fight against insurgencies in Kashmir, said columnist Sunanda Vashisht, adding that the move will followingly help in solving the human rights problems in the region forever. "India's …
- Trump on Wire: Teach your children well: Round One of the US presidential impeachment education 15 Nov 2019 04:59 Daily Maverick Illustrative image | Sources: Demonstrators holds posters in Los Angeles, California, USA, 10 November 2019. (PHOTO: EPA-EFE/ETIENNE LAURENT) / US President Donald J. Trump (Photo: EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO) / United States Capitol (Photo: …
- Amtrak's presence in the Valley may be in jeopardy 15 Nov 2019 04:46 KFSN SAN JOAQUIN, Calif. (KFSN) -- Amtrak has provided rail service in the San Joaquin Valley since 1974. However, Amtrak's presence in the Valley could be in jeopardy, based on testimony Action News heard in Washington DC before the US House Transportation …
