Month: May 2018
Trump raises doubts North Korea summit will happen in June
Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump appeared to raise doubts Tuesday that his upcoming historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will take place as previously planned on June 12. “It may [Read More…]
Top White House official sounds more optimistic about NAFTA
President Trump’s top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, sounds more optimistic about NAFTA this week than he did a week ago. “Ambassador (Robert) Lighthizer is working—we’re all working—there’s a lot of communication back and forth–perhaps more [Read More…]
Secretary Perdue did not support sugar changes in House farm bill
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he was not in favor of a farm bill amendment that would have changed U.S. sugar policy. “I would hate to see that come into the farm bill at this [Read More…]
The warning signs to look for when a potential shooter has no criminal history
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) — Some school shooters act out and get in trouble with either school officials or police before making the deadly decision to open fire. For others, the shooting may be [Read More…]
Flooding hits from North Carolina to Florida to New Mexico, more rain headed to Southeast
ABCNews.com(NEW YORK) — Flooding has hit from North Carolina to Florida to New Mexico as the Southeast braces for more rain later this week. Up to 4 inches of rain has fallen near Raleigh, North [Read More…]
Secretary Perdue comments on ag trade, negotiations,
U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks to Brownfield about trade negotiations, which have many farmers and ranchers concerned. Continue reading Secretary Perdue comments on ag trade, negotiations, at Brownfield Ag News.
Bishop speaks out after delivering soul-stirring sermon at Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s royal wedding
Steve Parsons – Pool / Getty Images(NEW YORK) — All eyes were on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day Saturday, except for the nearly 14 minutes when the Most Rev. Michael Bruce [Read More…]
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to meet with European lawmakers
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(BRUSSELS) — Mark Zuckerberg was expected to be in Brussels today to answer some tough questions. The Facebook founder is schedule to meet with members of the European Parliament about his company’s use [Read More…]
16-year-old boy arrested in connection with Baltimore County cop killling, 3 suspects still sought
ABCNews.com(BALTIMORE) – -A 16-year-old boy is in custody in connection with the Monday killing of a female Baltimore County police officer, the Baltimore County Police and Fire Department said this morning. Three suspects are still [Read More…]
Trump enters talks with Moon amid uncertainty over North Korea summit
Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Just three weeks before a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Donald Trump is hosting South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday for talks as they [Read More…]
New eruption from Kilauea in Hawaii
Mario Tama/Getty Images(PUNA, Hawaii) — Kilauea, the volcano in Hawaii that began erupting almost three weeks ago, exploded again Monday evening, authorities said. The latest eruption occurred around 5:51 p.m. local time, according to the [Read More…]
National parks could face flooding from sea level rise, storm surge
NPS/Instagram(WASHINGTON) — The National Park Service has released its first-ever report on how the impact of sea level rise and flooding from storms could impact national parks around the country. More than a quarter of [Read More…]
New details reveal how police ended deadly firefight with Texas school shooter
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office(SANTA FE, Texas) — “Heroes” inside Santa Fe High School last week cornered the mass shooter within four minutes, keeping him contained until additional officers arrived to evacuate teachers and students, the [Read More…]
Suspenseful bodycam video shows dramatic wildfire evacuations: Video
ABCNews.com(SANTA ROSA, Calif.) — Suspenseful body-camera footage of last year’s deadly Santa Rosa wildfires shows officers racing to evacuate residents in the middle of the night as flames destroyed the surrounding neighborhood, according to The [Read More…]
Police deliver fawn via c-section after doe left to die
The Washington Township Police Department(WARREN COUNTY, N.J.) — A New Jersey police department congratulated one of its officers this week after he helped deliver a baby deer after its mother was hit and killed on [Read More…]
Gas prices up 5 cents this week, 52 cents from 2017
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Leading up to Memorial Day weekend, gas prices nationwide are up 5 cents from last week and are 52 cents higher than a year ago. Regular gasoline in the U.S. on May [Read More…]
Israeli-American novelist laments Gaza deaths, sees hope in resistance
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) –“Shattered in an unsurprised way.” That’s the reaction of Arabic-speaking Israeli-American author Moriel Rothman-Zecher to the paroxysm of violence along the Gaza border this past week, in which Israeli forces killed dozens of [Read More…]
Dayton vetoes Ag Policy Bill
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association says its extremely disgusted with Governor Dayton for vetoing the omnibus Ag Policy Bill. CEO Tom Slunecka says he feels MSGA has compromised, but the Dayton Administration is unwilling to [Read More…]
Santa Fe High School massacre: A closer look at the teachers, students who were killed
Scott Olson/Getty Images(SANTA FE, Texas) — Two teachers and eight students, including an exchange student, were killed when a gunman stormed into Santa Fe High School in Texas on Friday morning. Thirteen others were injured [Read More…]
Lawmakers urge Trump administration to clarify strategy on China after trade war pause
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — With Trump administration members sending mixed messages on the status of trade negotiations with China, lawmakers are urging the White House to clarify its position and to keep the pressure on the Chinese [Read More…]