Month: June 2018
Widow accepts Medal of Honor on behalf of husband’s heroic actions during WWII
Pauline Conner(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on Tuesday to 1st Lt. Garlin Conner for his heroic actions during World War II, saying that “he takes his rightful place in [Read More…]
5-year-old girl and American Girl doll have matching scars, thanks to work of doctors
Duke Childrens Hospital(DURHAM, N.C.) — Mical Olaiz and her American Girl doll Mia now share one more similarity besides their beautiful, brown hair, thanks to the doctors at Duke Children’s Hospital. On June 1, Mical, [Read More…]
‘Disgruntled’ Air Force vet sets himself on fire outside Georgia Capitol, authorities said
ABCNews.com(ATLANTA) — Atlanta’s Capital Square became a crime scene Tuesday when a man described by authorities as a “disgruntled” Air Force veteran stormed from his parked car strapped with incendiary devices and set himself on [Read More…]
Farmers say contracts, not compensation are needed in trade deals
Farmers for Free Trade say now is the time for the Trump administration to sign trade agreements, not explore ways to compensate farmers for lost markets. Angela Marshall Hofmann with Farmers for Free Trade says [Read More…]
McKinney speaks to Farm Bureau members on trade
The USDA Under Secretary for Trade & Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the Trump administration is exploring ways to mitigate farmers’ lost market share caused by trade disputes. USDA Under Secretary Ted McKinney tells Brownfield the [Read More…]
Branstad in China sees great potential for US ag
Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has been living in China as the U.S. Ambassador and sees good things ahead for American agriculture if trade disagreements are straightened out. He says it took more than a [Read More…]
USDA takes comments on removing “USA” from foreign grass-fed beef
The USDA is taking comments on a proposal to remove “Product of the USA” from labels of foreign grass-fed beef products if the products have gone through USDA-inspected plants. The American Grassfed Association and the [Read More…]
Renewable Volume Obligation proposal met with scrutiny
Proposed Renewable Volume Obligations announced today by the EPA are being met with scrutiny by most renewable fuels groups. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings tells Brownfield a 3 percent increase to overall biofuel [Read More…]
Uber ban reversed in London, allowing the ride-sharing app to operate
Uber(LONDON) — London’s chief magistrate said Tuesday that Uber was “fit and proper” to operate in the city, allowing the ride sharing company to renew its license. In statement emailed to ABC News, Tom Elvidge, [Read More…]
The world’s rarest Maserati collection is stored in a barn in Italy
Morgan Korn(MODENA, Italy) — On the outskirts of the rural northern Italian city of Modena sits Hombre Farm, a small family-run business that produces what some say is the finest parmesan cheese in the world. [Read More…]
Tech torment: How smart home technologies are being used by domestic abusers
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Imagine your thermostat kicking up to 100 degrees or music suddenly blasting in your home. These are some of the new ways experts say domestic abusers are terrorizing their victims. The [Read More…]
‘Selfless’ dad slain on camping trip with kids was married to high school sweetheart
Beaudette Family(MALIBU, Calif.) — A man mysteriously shot dead while camping with his two young daughters was a “selfless” and “generous” father who was married to his high school sweetheart, his family said. Tristan Beaudette, [Read More…]
Determined demonstrators take to Pittsburgh streets after Antwon Rose’s funeral
Justin Merriman/Getty Images(PITTSBURGH) — One day after the funeral for Antwon Rose — an African-American teen killed by police — determined demonstrators returned to the streets of Pittsburgh. Patricia Bates said she is protesting Tuesday [Read More…]
Wrong Red Hen getting tarred and feathered over Sarah Sanders controversy
WJLA(WASHINGTON) — The Red Hen, a Washington, D.C., restaurant, is scrambling to make clear to diners that it’s not the same henhouse embroiled in a White House squabble. In a case of mistaken identity, The [Read More…]
DNA on gum, water bottle leads to DJ’s arrest 26 years after teacher killed
Lancaster County Prison(NEW YORK) — DNA recovered from a DJ’s gum and water bottle has led to his arrest in connection with the killing of a Pennsylvania teacher 26 years ago, according to prosecutors. Raymond [Read More…]
Teacher’s last wish for backpacks at funeral inspires thousands
Brad Johnson(FORSYTH, Ga.) — A beloved educator’s wish at her funeral for backpacks filled with school supplies has attracted attention as far away as Great Britain. Georgia teacher Tammy Waddell, 58, died June 9 after [Read More…]
Pawnee fire burns in Northern California as heat wave expands
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Pawnee fire in Northern California has burned 10,500 acres and destroyed 22 structures, as winds and hot weather fuel the flames. Over 1,000 people have been evacuated and the [Read More…]
Prince William makes poignant visit to Israel’s Holocaust memorial
Tim Rooke – Pool/Getty Images(LONDON) — Prince William started his three-day tour of the Holy Land with a visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. The Jerusalem memorial also [Read More…]
Getting the biggest raise you can
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Before you gear up to ask your boss for a raise, “Shark Tank” stars and business gurus Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec shared some of their top tips and must-know [Read More…]
‘Shark Tanks’s stars teach you how to get the biggest raise possible
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Before you gear up to ask your boss for a raise, “Shark Tank” stars and business gurus Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec shared some of their top tips and must-know [Read More…]