PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * From historic milestones to memorable moments, calendar year 2022 marked a notable year in research, teaching and innovation at Brown University, as illustrated by these 21 stories. * * * From contributing to the search for elusive dark matter to breaking barriers for women athletes to celebrating 50 years of medicine at Brown, members of the University community brought to life in 2022 Br  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Dec. 16, 2022, entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress:" * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 4) Aspects of Navy Ship Names Two State Names Not Currently Being Used, Particularly Kansas As noted earlier in the section on evolution over time in Navy ship-naming rules, state names were once given to battleships, then later to nuclear-powered cruisers and ballistic missile subm  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSgov) -- Human Rights First issued the following news on Dec. 21, 2022: By Brian Dooley Appointing former Congressman Joe Kennedy III as the new United States Special Envoy to Northern Ireland is a serious move by the Biden administration. This is a politically-charged appointment at a particularly fraught time for Northern Ireland as it deals with the fallout from Brexit and the aftermath of the 1969-1998 conflict. Next year is the 25th anniversary since the Good Frid  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The National Archives and Records Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2022: In January the National Archives will present free public programs at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC, at its Presidential Libraries nationwide, and virtually online. *(In Person Only) Family Activities - Sports in the Archives Tuesday, January 3 - Tuesday, January 31 (except 1/16), Monday-Friday only, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET Boeing Learning Center, National  more