$1,009,000 Restitution for Arizona Military Service Members Defrauded

Phoenix, Arizona - Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich along with 49 other State Attorneys General announce a settlement with USA Discounters, a company accused of defrauding military service members all across the country.

USS Mesa Verde to Support Relief Mission in Haiti

Miami, Florida - U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has directed the U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) to transit towards Haiti, where it will join Joint Task Force Matthew disaster relief operations.

Cabo Verde's Presidential Elections

Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary John Kirby: "On behalf of the people of the United States, I applaud the people of Cabo Verde for their enthusiastic and peaceful participation in the recent presidential election. These successful elections reaffirm Cabo Verde’s standing as a model of democratic values and processes in Africa.

Republic of Fiji's Independence Day

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, it is my pleasure to extend our warmest congratulations to the people of Fiji as you celebrate the 46th anniversary of your nation’s independence this October 10.

Purdue to lead multihazard research with $4.1 million NSF award

West Lafayette, Indiana - Purdue University has been awarded a five-year, $4.1 million grant by the National Science Foundation to help coordinate a national initiative aimed at minimizing damage to physical civil infrastructure.