Month: October 2018
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: ‘Multiple casualties,’ 3 officers shot, officials say
Google Street View, 2018(PITTSBURGH) — A suspect is in custody after multiple people were killed and three officers were shot at a Pittsburgh synagogue Saturday morning, authorities said. Police responded to reports of active gunfire [Read More…]
‘Multiple casualties,’ 3 officers shot at Pittsburgh synagogue: Officials
Google Street View, 2018(PITTSBURGH) — A suspect is in custody after multiple people were killed and three officers were shot at a Pittsburgh synagogue, authorities said. Police responded to reports of active gunfire at the [Read More…]
Fast-moving nor’easter bringing heavy rain, gusty winds to Northeast
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A storm is developing along the East Coast and will bring widespread heavy rain, strong wind gusts, coastal flooding and possible snow to parts of the Northeast on Saturday. A [Read More…]
Titanic II luxury vessel to set sail in 2022
Titanic II/Facebook(NEW YORK) — A replica of “the ship of dreams” — also known as Titanic — will sail the high seas in the year 2022. An announcement about the luxury Titanic II was first [Read More…]
Rapper Tekashi69 linked to shooting investigation hours after probation sentence, police say
WABC (NEW YORK) — Just hours after rapper Tekashi69, also known as 6ix9ine, was let free on a sentence of probation in criminal court, a brawl broke out at a celebration of the judgment that [Read More…]
First ever Corn Palace mural dedication a hit
The first-ever Corn Palace Mural Dedication was greeted by sunshine and a sense of community pride by those attending Friday’s event celebrating the 2019 theme: “A Salute to Military.” Retired Navy Captain Deb Bodenstadt of [Read More…]
Many Brazilians worry that their country is heading towards a military dictatorship
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — With Brazil facing an historic presidential election this weekend, many Brazilians are expressing growing concern that the favored far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro will return the South American nation to a military dictatorship. [Read More…]
Florida man Cesar Sayoc arrested in ‘insidious’ mail bomb spree as more packages are found
Obtained by ABC News (NEW YORK) — A suspect was taken into arrested in Florida for an apparent mass mail bombing spree that targeted top Democrats and other prominent figures across the country, officials said. [Read More…]
DC mansion murders: A look at the evidence that helped convict the killer
U.S. Dept. of Justice(WASHINGTON) — ABC News has obtained police evidence photos and video, some of which is being made public for the first time, used to help convict the man accused in the brutal [Read More…]
FFA names Stars Over America
The National FFA Organization recognizes four students each year with its top honor, the American Star Awards. Austin Stanton of Missouri was awarded the American Star Farmer. Stanton owns more than 15,000 hens and sells [Read More…]
Milk futures, cash mixed
Class III milk futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange ended the week mixed Friday in a narrow range. October closed unchanged at $15.53. November down three cents at $15.08. December up four cents at $15.27. [Read More…]
Cattle futures supported by strong wholesale values
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures ended the day higher on support from wholesale values and the day’s higher cash trade. December live cattle closed $1.32 higher at $118.40 and February live cattle closed [Read More…]
UNL specialist sees large gap in farm safety net in 2019
A University of Nebraska Extension policy specialist foresees a large gap in the farm safety net for crop producers in 2019. Nebraska crop producers, for example, have received 500 to 600 million dollars in total payments on each [Read More…]
Corn manages firm weekly close
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying but posting week to week losses. Contracts were due for a bounce and harvest activity in some areas has been delayed by rain. Some damage [Read More…]
Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, gusty winds to East Coast
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A major coastal storm is taking shape in the South — and it’s heading to the Northeast soon as the first nor’easter of the season. Areas of heavy rain are moving [Read More…]
Package bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc ranted on Twitter about liberals and threatened to blow up a power company
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The Florida man in custody in connection with the suspected package bombs sent to high-profile figures this week has an extensive criminal history, law enforcement source said. Cesar Sayoc, 56, who lives [Read More…]
Fingerprint key to tracking down mail bombing suspect
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — A fingerprint was the key to tracking down the man who allegedly mass-mailed explosive devices to top Democrats and other prominent figures, according to the FBI. Suspect Cesar Sayoc, 56, of Aventura, [Read More…]
FSA emergency loans available in disaster areas of WI, IA, MN
Another financial tool has been made available to farmers impacted by bad weather and flooding, now that President Trump has declared parts of Wisconsin a disaster area. Farm Service Agency State Director Sandy Chalmers [Read More…]
FFA gives students unique opportunities
FFA members from across the country have gathered for the national convention in Indianapolis. Bret Duncan, a junior with the West Central Area Chapter in Minnesota, says FFA has given him opportunities he wouldn’t have [Read More…]
Mail bombing suspect in custody in nationwide investigation, officials say
Obtained by ABC News (NEW YORK) — A suspect was taken into custody in Florida for an apparent mass mail bombing spree that targeted top Democrats and other prominent figures across the country, officials said. [Read More…]