Psychiatrists Reminded To Refrain From Armchair Analysis Of Public Figures

On the organization's website APA president Maria A. Oquendo wrote : "The unique atmosphere of this year's election cycle may lead some to want to psychoanalyze the candidates, but to do so would not only be unethical, it would be irresponsible." Dr. Oquendo was referring to the "Goldwater Rule," a guideline adopted by the APA after a 1964 survey of psychiatrists found that nearly half of those polled felt that GOP presidential candidate Barry Goldwater was psychologically unfit to be president.

Allen Harim celebrates the grand re-opening of its Harbeson, Del. facility

Allen Harim, a leading producer and processor of chicken on Delmarva, hosted Delaware Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Rep. John Carney and a prestigious group of state and local dignitaries in a ribbon cutting ceremony to re-open its newly renovated Harbeson, Del. chicken processing facility.

Andrews council seeks $3.6 million in USDA funding for water and sewer improvements

Andrews Mayor Frank McClary, at left, takes notes while Councilwoman Marva Session and Councilman Eddie Lee listen to USDA representative Rusty Craven, at right, during the Aug. 8 meeting. Photo by Eileen Keithly/South Strand News The town of Andrews has applied for $3.6 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture funding to make improvements to the town's sewer and water systems.

Independent Candidate Evan McMullin Says Trump Is ‘Inhuman,’ Calls…

Delta Air Lines said Monday morning that limited flights have resumed several hours after a computer outage grounded its planes, leaving passengers stranded... -- Monday marks the two-year anniversary of the first U.S. airstrikes against ISIS militants.ISIS had captured the town of Sinjar in northern Iraq, after overrunnin... Corn condition fell as 9% of the nation's crop moved into the dent stage, while soybean conditions held steady during the week ended Aug. 7, according to USDA's latest Crop Pr... The list of commits for Nebraska's 2017 football class continues to grow.

Cold-War-Era Toxic Waste Could Be Released by Greenland’s Melting Ice

It may sound like a storyline straight out of a Godzilla movie, but researchers are warning that toxic waste from a long-abandoned Cold War-era camp could leach into nearby ecosystems as a result of warming temperatures in Greenland. It was thought that the hazardous waste would stay buried and frozen forever beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet , but climate change is warming the Arctic and causing portions of the ice sheet to melt, the researchers reported in a new study.

Governor requests drought disaster relief for New Hampshire farmers

In response to a drought-stricken season for New Hampshire farmers, Gov. Maggie Hassan requested Thursday that the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issue a drought disaster declaration for three of the state's counties. The USDA Farm Service Agency's State Emergency Board voted Wednesday to seek the disaster declaration.

Schumer Calls on USDA to Start Assessing Impact Drought Will Have on Farmers

Schumer is looking to help farmers affected by this summer's drought and is calling on the USDA to start damage assessments now. Although farmers won't know the full extent of crop damage until the fall, he wants to get a head start so the government can quickly provide relief to farmers impacted by the drought.

Baby Teeth of Iraqi Children Tell Troubling Tale of War’s Toxic Impacts

Iraqi children watch U.S. Army soldiers climb to the roof of their school to get a high vantage point in Baghdad on April 15, 2007. In an effort to learn more about the impacts of long-term exposure to heavy metals and other toxins associated with warzone bombardments and military installations, a new study released Friday examined a sample of donated teeth and discovered that the children of Iraq are suffering from alarming levels of such substances, specfically lead.

I lost my seat in Congress because I stood up to Washington elites

Rep. Tim Huelskamp answers questions from the media after his primary election watch party held at the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center on Aug. 2. After a hard-fought race, I was disappointed on Tuesday to lose the primary to represent Kansas's "Big First'"congressional district. Representing the citizens of Kansas has been a great honor.

Long Island Sound dump plans puts NY, Connecticut at odds

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at an event on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, N.Y. Cuomo said Thursday the state would consider legal action if federal officials proceed with plans to expand dumping sites. . less New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at an event on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, N.Y. Cuomo said Thursday the state would consider legal action if federal officials proceed ... more New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at an event on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, N.Y. Cuomo said Thursday the state would consider legal action if federal officials proceed with plans to expand dumping sites.

A Tea Party conservative just lost to a Trump supporter, because farm subsidies

A Tea Party leader in the House of Representatives just lost a primary bid for reelection - a sign that Republican voters may be fed up with Tea Party obstinance and are casting about for something new. Rep. Tim Huelskamp lost his Kansas primary by a huge margin to newcomer Roger Marshall.

UPDATE 1-Japan, S.Korea block certain U.S. wheat varieties over GMO concerns – USDA

A combine drives over stalks of soft red winter wheat during the harvest on a farm in Dixon, Illinois, July 16, 2013. Japan and South Korea have both taken steps to block certain imports of U.S. wheat after unapproved genetically-modified plants from Monsanto Co seeds were found growing in Washington state, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday.