VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: By Crystal Maynard, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists hydrilla - or water thyme - as the "world's worst invasive aquatic plant," and one specific strain of hydrilla is drawing the attention of federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). Connecticut River hydrilla has pr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following At-a-Glance News Roundup for Nov. 5, 2024: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: * Today, the FDA published "Catching Up with Califf: One Health - Optimal Public Health Outcomes for Humans and Animals in Our Shared Environment," by FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. Dr. Califf discusses One Hea  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 7 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 Presidential Election: * * * "Donald Trump is our President-elect, and I want to remind constituents that it is essential to recognize the will of the people and support a peaceful transition of power as these are central and non-negotiable tenets to being a democracy. I am also clear-eyed that President-elect Trump has told us exactly what he intends t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * John M. Hotchner Will Speak on "A Life in Philately" * * * The Smithsonian's National Postal Museum will host the 21st Maynard Sundman Lecture Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. ET at the museum and also online on Zoom. Admission is free, but registration (https://postalmuseum.si.edu/maynard-sundman-lecture-series) is required. How does an innocent family activity take over one's life? Join the museum as   more

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command issued the following news: By Parker Martin The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) hosted a Soldier touchpoint event at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Edgewood, Maryland to test out new unmanned drones equipped with a set of microsensors developed in conjunction with the Republic of Korea's (ROK) Agency for Defense Development (ADD). Soldier touc  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 8 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption are proud to announce the expansion of a key initiative aimed at increasing adoptions for youth in foster care who have been waiting the longest. Through a unique public-private partnership, the Foundation's signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids(R) program will now be scaled statewide, giving m  more