TOPEKA, Kansas, April 1 -- Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt issued the following news release: Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and the Kansas State Child Death Review Board are encouraging Kansans to wear blue on April 5 to increase awareness of child abuse. The effort is part of April's observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Ribbon Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse. "Keeping a watchful eye for the signs of child abuse can help protect Kansas children," Schmidt said.   more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Armenian Assembly of America issued the following news: The Armenian National Institute (ANI) announced the launch of a groundbreaking new exhibit: "The United States Military in the First Republic of Armenia 1919-1920." The 27-panel exhibit documents the extent of U.S. humanitarian intervention during the most difficult years in the life of the newly-formed Armenian state. Based upon the photographic collection of an American medical officer, Dr. Walter P. Davenport,  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 4 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: * * * - Baccalaureate speaker will be Gary Haugen * * * Frederick J. Ryan Jr., publisher and chief executive officer of The Washington Post, will deliver Wake Forest University's commencement address on Monday, May 20. During his time at The Washington Post, the newspaper has been recognized for excellence in journalism with multiple Pulitzer Prizes, and twice named by Fast Company Magazine as the "W  more

WHEELING, West Virginia, April 5 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, Bill Powell, issued the following news release: * * * - The Northern District of West Virginia has several initiatives planned * * * In observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019, the Northern District of West Virginia's United States Attorney's Office will speak to several schools about social media, online safety and drug prevention, as well as hold a human trafficking  more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 5 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa, Peter E. Deegan Jr., issued the following news release: * * * - Events Planned Throughout the Northern District of Iowa, Including the Presentation of the Law Enforcement Victim Services Award to Algona Police Officer * * * In observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019, the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa is participating in multiple events throughout  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 1 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the Young Astronauts Club of Japan (YAC) for collaboration in space-related education programs. The MoU was signed by Stan Crow, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Japan; Nozomu Sakuraba, director, JAXA Space Education Center; and Mamoru Endo, executive managing president,  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 5 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Trent Shores, issued the following news release: * * * - Justice Department Observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week with Events Throughout the Country * * * In observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019, the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma and the Office of the Tulsa County District Attorney are hosting "A Community Day of Hope", April 13, f  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 5 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, Jeffrey Jensen, issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, in commemoration of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW), April 7-13, 2019, is supporting events throughout the community to raise awareness about crime victims' issues and rights and introduce the community to the important resources and services available. According to the mos  more