North Korea Launches an ICMB that Travels 2800 Miles
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/28/2017 01:22 PM
Washington, DC...The U.S. Department of Defense detected and tracked a single North Korea missile launch today at about 1:17 p.m. EST. Initial assessment indicates that this missile was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The missile was launched from Sain Ni, North Korea, and traveled about 1000 km before splashing down in the Sea of Japan, within Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). We are working with our interagency partners on a more detailed assessment of the launch.
Sarah LaPlante named District Ranger for the Mi-Wok and Summit Ranger Districts on Stanislaus National Forest
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/27/2017 03:37 PM
Sonora, CA...Sarah LaPlante was selected as district ranger for the districts along the Highway 108 Corridor, Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken announced. Her duty station will be Pinecrest and she will be responsible for ranger duties at Mi-Wok and Summit Ranger districts. LaPlante, who is currently the deputy district ranger for the High Sierra Ranger District on the Sierra National Forest, is no stranger to the Stanislaus. “Sarah spent four months at Summit Ranger District last winter as the acting ranger,” Kuiken said. “Her familiarity with Summit’s operations and her diverse past experience make her a great fit to take on this new challenge.” LaPlante will arrive on the Summit Ranger District on Jan. 8, 2018.
President Trump at an Event Honoring the Native American Code Talkers
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/27/2017 10:19 PM
Washington, DC...Oval Office, MR. MACDONALD: Thank you, Honorable President of this great United States of America, President Trump. Thank you for inviting us, Navajo Code Talkers, to the Capitol and to the White House of this great nation we call the United States. Today, we have with us three of the thirteen surviving Navajo Code Talkers of World War II. First, we have Fleming Begaye. Fleming Begaye is 97 years old, the oldest veteran of World War II. He survived the Battle of Tarawa. His landing craft was blown up and he literally had to swim to the beach to survive. Also, on Saipan, he also landed on Tinian where he got shot up real badly, survived one year in naval hospital.
First Lady Melania Trump Unveils Christmas at the White House
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/27/2017 10:24 PM
Washington, DC...The First Family will celebrate their first Christmas in the White House with a nod to tradition. This year's theme, “Time-Honored Traditions” was designed by First Lady Melania Trump to pay respect to 200 years of holiday traditions at the White House. In the East Wing, visitors find a tribute to our service members and their families with the Gold Star Family Tree, which has been decorated with gold stars and patriotic ribbon. Visitors are encouraged to write a message to their loved ones who are on duty or abroad on the digital tablets provided.
FCC Chairman Pai "Proposes to Restore Internet Freedom"
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2017 08:03 AM
Washington, DC...Chairman Pai Circulates Draft Order To Restore Internet Freedom And Eliminate Heavy-Handed Internet Regulations. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai released the following statement on his draft Restoring Internet Freedom Order, which was circulated to his fellow Commissioners this morning and will be voted on at the FCC’s Open Meeting on December 14.
Conviction of Mladic, the 'epitome of evil,' a Momentous Victory for Justice – UN rights chief
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2017 08:14 AM
New York, NY...Welcoming today’s conviction of former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic on multiple counts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes by an international tribunal, the United Nations top human right official said that the verdict is “a warning” to perpetrators of such crimes that they will be brought to justice.
In 1995, a government soldier reads out the names of soldiers who are confirmed survivors or escapees from the fallen city of Srebrenica. UNICEF/NYHQ1995-0553/LeMoyne
Donald J. Trump Amends California Disaster Declaration
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2017 03:07 PM
Washington, DC...Today, President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the State of California by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency protective measures undertaken in the State of California as a result of wildfires beginning on October 8, 2017, and continuing. Under the President’s major disaster declaration issued for the State of California on October 10, 2017, Federal funding was made available for Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Other Needs Assistance at 75 percent of the total eligible costs.
2017 Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period is Underway
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2017 10:49 PM
Sacramento, CA...Thanksgiving weekend, traditionally one of the busiest travel times in America, can also be one of the deadliest on the roadways. To help motorists avoid tragedies, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will have all available officers on patrol during a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP). The MEP begins at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, and continues through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 26. During the MEP, CHP officers will educate motorists and enforce traffic safety laws throughout the state to ensure everyone has a safe holiday.
