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Young Immigrants Share Their Dreams with Obama

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:18:51 -0400

President Obama and Vice President Biden meet at the White House with young immigrants dreaming of becoming U.S. citizens.

Forecast for Titan: Wild Weather Could Be Ahead

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:43:14 -0400

Saturn’s moon Titan might be in for some wild weather as it heads into its spring and summer, if two new models are correct.

Russian Interior Minister Visits with U.S. Attorney General

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:27:17 -0400

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder thanks Russian Minister of Interior Vladimir Kolokoltsev during the minister's visit to the Justice Department for the assistance by the Russian government in the investigation into the terror attack in Boston.

Kerry Discusses Peace with Israeli President Peres

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:11:41 -0400

Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Israeli President Shimon Peres and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem and visits the West Bank in a bid to restart peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians.

Hagel Hails Netherlands as Strong U.S., NATO Partner

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:28:40 -0400

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel hosts Netherlands Minister of Defense Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert at the Pentagon.

NASA Ships Sensors for Seafaring Satellite to France

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:14:57 -0400

Three NASA-built instruments for a U.S./European ocean-altimetry satellite have arrived in France for integration with their spacecraft.

Indian Home Minister Visits Washington

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:32:01 -0400

Indian Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde visits Washington for the second U.S.-India Homeland Security Dialogue with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano.

Recovery of Snail Marks a First for Species Protection Act

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:33:49 -0400

The slow-moving Magazine Mountain shagreen snail wins the race to become the first invertebrate to be removed from special protections under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

Hagel, Australian Defense Minister Meet at Pentagon

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:06:44 -0400

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith meet for a working lunch at the Pentagon.

Kerry Lauds U.S.–New Zealand “Special Relationship”

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:56:12 -0400

At a press briefing with New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully, Secretary of State John Kerry praises the 175 years in which the United States and New Zealand have been partners on global issues.

Obama Honors Pioneering Astronaut Sally Ride

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:34:56 -0400

President Obama announces that he will award a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom to Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut to travel to space.

Celebrating Language Teaching, Language Partnerships

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:26:26 -0400

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recognizes the National Language Teacher of the Year.

Obama, President Thein Sein Work to Advance Path to Democracy

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:56:42 -0400

President Obama meets with Republic of the Union of Myanmar President Thein Sein in the Oval Office to discus political and economic reforms in the Southeast Asian nation.

Turkish Officials Visit Pentagon

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:37 -0400

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets with Turkish officials to discuss the defense relationship between the United States and Turkey.

Kerry Welcomes Brazilian Foreign Minister Patriota

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:20:05 -0400

Secretary of State John Kerry holds talks with Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio de Aguiar Patriota on the U.S.-Brazilian Global Partnership Dialogue in Washington May 20.

Nine-Year-Old Mars Rover Passes 40-Year-Old Record

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:22:45 -0400

NASA’s Mars rover Opportunity has broken the record for the longest distance traveled by a NASA vehicle on another world.

Edgy Art in New York

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:12:57 -0400

Witness the largest multiarts festival in North America: FringeNYC.

Hagel, French Defense Minister Discuss Continued Cooperation

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:58:22 -0400

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian discuss Mali, NATO, Syria and other issues on May 17 at the Pentagon.

Native American Roots in Oklahoma

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:15:39 -0400

Experience the rich traditions of Native American culture at Oklahoma City’s Red Earth Festival.

New Mexico’s Market for Traditional Art

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:13 -0400

From beaded necklaces and carved wooden boxes to handwoven hammocks and flat weave carpets, the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market has the world’s best folk art.

Diving High and Low in Chicago

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:10 -0400

Experience the sky-high thrills of the 55th annual Chicago Air and Water Show.

Celebrating Minnesota’s Bounty

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:40:21 -0400

Attracting nearly 1.8 million visitors a year, the Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest expositions in the world.

Riding the Rodeo in Wyoming

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:36:01 -0400

Dust off your boots and find your cowboy hat for Cheyenne Frontier Days, the largest outdoor rodeo in the United States.

Galaxy’s Ring of Fire

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:11:23 -0400

The “starburst ring” at the center of a galaxy about 17 million light-years away is a region of frenetic star formation.

Ambassador Marantis Discusses U.S.–EU Economic Relationship

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:52:32 -0400

Acting U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis discusses the U.S.-EU economic relationship at a Washington International Trade Association event.

Obama, Erdoğan Seek Increase in U.S.-Turkish Trade

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:30:21 -0400

Even with a 75 percent increase in U.S.-Turkish trade over the past four years, the current level of $20 billion is “still not sufficient,” Prime Minister Erdoğan says, and he joins President Obama in announcing a committee to find ways to increase trade ties.

Conservationists Celebrate Wildlife Protection

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:18:13 -0400

At parks, zoos, schools and nature refuges on May 17, Americans will join conservation organizations in celebrating Endangered Species Day. Hundreds of U.S. plant and animal species have been saved by conservation efforts in recent decades.

Bosnian Defense Minister Visits Pentagon

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:20:23 -0400

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel hosts Bosnia-Herzegovina Minister of Defense Zekerijah Osmic at the Pentagon.

CMA Fest: The Ultimate Experience

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:14:10 -0400

Discover new artists, enjoy old favorites and meet fellow country music fans at CMA Fest.

A Taste of Oregon

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:35:02 -0400

Get a taste of the U.S. Pacific Northwest with the Bite of Oregon food festival.