On September 12, 2008, in light of reports from China of melamine contaminated infant formula, the FDA issued a Health Information Advisory to proactively reassure the American public that there is no known threat of contamination in infant formula manufactured…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that companies marketing unapproved ophthalmic balanced salt solutions (BSS) and unapproved topical drug products containing papain must stop manufacturing and marketing these products or risk enforcement action. FDA is taking these actions…

WASHINGTONCITGO, a Delaware corporation, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a $13 million fine for the negligent discharge of pollutants into two rivers in Louisiana in violation of the Clean Water Act, the Justice Department announced. The $13 million…

WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will open 10 new Rural Outreach Clinics by 2009 to increase the convenience of care for thousands of veterans living in rural areas. VAs commitment is to provide the best quality care…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Engineers at NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., have completed first-round testing of a critical motor for NASAs new Ares I rocket. The Ares I is a two-stage rocket that will launch astronauts aboard the…

Syracuse, NY - Eight individuals have been arrested and indicted in connection with a major marijuana distribution organization located in the greater Syracuse, New York area. The marijuana trafficking organization was responsible for smuggling millions of dollars across the New…

By Army Sgt. S. Patrick McCollum National Guard Bureau ARLINGTON, Va. - Seven years ago, Col. William Stoppel dropped his 9-month-old son Will at day care and went to work like any other day. It was my sons first day…

The sun rises over the main stage before the start of the Pentagon Memorial dedication ceremony Sept. 11 at Alexandria, Va. The national memorial is the first to be dedicated to those killed at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.…

Calexico, Calif. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico downtown port of entry intercepted over 228 pounds of narcotics concealed in three vehicles that entered the United States from Mexico, within a three day period. The total value…

Joseph City flash flood, July 1998 (Photo: Navajo County) What is a Flash Flood? Floods are the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters. Most communities in the United States have experienced flooding after spring rains, heavy thunderstorms,…

Philadelphia It has been a busy few weeks for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Express Mail Consignment facility near Philadelphia International Airport. The six week tally: 17 parcels seized; 63 pounds of Khat (a schedule I narcotic);…

A MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft system assigned to the 17th Reconnaissance Squadron takes off for a training mission May 19 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.) by Staff Sgt. Thomas J.…