Imperial Valley News Center
United States Demands an Immediate End to Fighting in South Sudan
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - In response to ongoing violence in South Sudan, the Department of State ordered today the departure of non-emergency personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Juba. U.S. citizens in South Sudan are advised to take precautions to enhance their personal security and should check U.S. Embassy Juba’s website for the latest consular information, including security messages and the latest Travel Warning. The Embassy’s ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Juba is extremely limited.
Commonwealth of the Bahamas Independence Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the 43rd anniversary of your independence.
Researchers break record for DNA data storage
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- Written by Jennifer Langston
Seattle, Washington - University of Washington and Microsoft researchers have broken what they believe is the world record for the amount of digital data successfully stored - and retrieved - in DNA molecules.
Long-term Pacific climate cycle linked to expansion of Antarctic sea ice
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- Written by Hannah Hickey
Seattle, Washington - The trend over recent years of increasing Antarctic sea ice extent - seemingly at odds with climate model projections - can be mostly explained by a natural long-term climate fluctuation, according to a paper published this week in Nature Geoscience.
Marijuana use dampens brain's response to reward over time
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- Written by Kara Gavin
Ann Arbor, Michigan - Most people would get a little 'rush' out of the idea that they're about to win some money. In fact, if you could look into their brain at that very moment, you'd see lots of activity in the part of the brain that responds to rewards.
Not a 'happy' meal: A la carte can be healthier option
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- Written by Jared Wadley
Ann Arbor, Michigan - Selecting the value meal or combo option at your favorite restaurant may save a few cents, but it isn't the healthiest option compared to choosing items a la carte.
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