WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation today announced Robert De Niro, actor, producer and co-founder of Tribeca Enterprises, as the recipient of the 2024 Service to America Leadership Award. The award, NABLF's highest individual honor, is presented in recognition of charitable work and public service. De Niro will be honored during the  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: New reporting from The Gander outlines far-right Republican John James' extremist voting record, from committing to "uphold his so-called 'sacred duty' to rip away reproductive rights for women" to attempting to cut Social Security, Medicare, and school lunches. Alongside his ineffectiveness as a lawmaker - having passed none of his "29 bills sponsored" into law - James is deceptive about h  more

PARIS, France, May 30 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) USA is pleased to announce the addition of Craig Forman, Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Adam Clayton Powell III, Ben Rhodes, and Dr. Anya Schiffrin to its Board of Advisors. Each new member will enhance the organization by contributing their individual expertise in matters related to press freedom. Reporters Without Borders, Inc. (RSF USA) is the American affiliate of the Paris-based NGO Reporte  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: TAOS, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is welcoming the federal acquisition of 3,700 acres of land adjacent to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in Taos County, N.M. Championed by Heinrich, the acquisition was announced by Trust for Public Land (TPL) and completed by the U.S. Bure  more

ALBANY, New York, May 31 (TNSres) -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: The State Education Department today inducted the seventh class of My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Fellows, consisting of 97 young men of color who are leaders in their schools and communities, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced. MBK Fellows gain mentor relationship opportunities in government, education, and business. The My Brother's Keeper initiative helps boys and youn  more

ITHACA, New York, May 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: At its May 24 meeting, the Cornell Board of Trustees elected seven new trustees to four-year terms: Juliet P. Tammenoms Bakker '83; Timothy M. Barry '93; Douglas F. Eisenberg '93; Adam J. Levinson '92; Stephen T. Mong; '92, M.Eng. '93, MBA '02; Allan G. Mutchnik, J.D. '88; and Leslie A. Wheelock, J.D. '84, MBA '84. Also at the meeting, Mario Cilento, trustee from the field of labor, was reelected to a four-year term. Th  more