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Scientists develop novel vaccine for Lassa fever and rabies
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- Category: Health News Health News
- Published: 14 October 2018 14 October 2018
Washington, DC - A novel vaccine designed to protect people from both Lassa fever and rabies showed promise in preclinical testing, according to new research published in Nature Communications. The investigational vaccine, called LASSARAB, was developed and tested by scientists at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia; the University of Minho in Braga, Portugal; the University of California, San Diego; and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health.
Investigation leads to federal conviction, seizure of $500,000 worth of counterfeit goods
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- Category: National News National News
- Published: 14 October 2018 14 October 2018
Providence, Rhode Island - After a recent multiagency intellectual property rights investigation resulted in federal convictions of two Rhode Island men on counterfeit goods trafficking charges and the seizure of more than $500,000 worth of counterfeit goods, special agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Providence went on to coordinate an extraordinary effort that brought about the donation of half of the seized items to a non-governmental organization for use in humanitarian relief efforts.
Man pleads guilty to falsely impersonating a federal agent
Miami, Florida - A Palm Beach County man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to falsely impersonating a federal agent during a July cruise to the Bahamas while he was a passenger. The guilty plea resulted from an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Office of Professional Responsibility (ICE-OPR), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey H. Wood Delivers Remarks at the 29th Interpol Wildlife Crime Working Group Meeting in London
St. James, London - Good Morning. On behalf of the Attorney General of the United States, Jeff Sessions, I want to express appreciation to INTERPOL for inviting me here today, specifically the members of the Wildlife Crime Working Group and its chair, Grant Miller, and the members of the Environmental Crimes Enforcement Committee and its chair, Calum McDonald. I also want to express appreciation to Her Majesty’s Government for hosting this week’s series of important meetings and events on the topic of wildlife trafficking.
Leader of International Cyber Fraud Ring Returned to United States to Face Federal Racketeering Charges
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- Category: News News
- Published: 13 October 2018 13 October 2018
Washington, DC - A Romanian national was returned to the United States Friday to face federal charges that accuse him of being the leader of an international cyber fraud ring that used malware to steal in excess of four million dollars after taking people’s passwords, personal identifying information, and bank account information.
California dreamers, endless coastline & sunshine discover San Diego
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- Category: San Diego News San Diego News
- Published: 13 October 2018 13 October 2018
San Diego, California - Start in one of California’s sunniest destinations, not just in terms of the weather, but also in attitude. In the heart of the city, shop in Horton Plaza, or catch a baseball game at Petco Park. See the giant pandas at the San Diego Zoo.