Month: December 2019
News
Ex-cop avoids jail time for $360,000 theft of dead mom’s Social Security checks
GetUpStudio/iStock(CHICAGO) — A former Chicago police commander who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $360,000 in Social Security payments intended for his dead mother managed to avoid jail time at sentencing on Tuesday. Kenneth Johnson, [Read More…]
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Boston puts home win streak on the line against Miami
Boston heads into a matchup against Miami as winners of three straight home games
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Doncic and Towns clash in Dallas-Minnesota matchup
Luka Doncic and Karl-Anthony Towns square off in a matchup of two of the NBA’s top scorers when Dallas and Minnesota hit the court
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Panthers leaning toward offensive-minded head coach
The Panthers are in the market for a new head coach, and owner David Tepper hinted he’s targeting someone with an offensive background
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Jimmy Lake relishes 1st chance as head coach at Washington
Jimmy Lake will become the new head coach at Washington after the Huskies bowl game
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Carlson’s 3 points in 1st lead Capitals past Sharks 5-2
Carlson’s 3 points in 1st lead Capitals past Sharks 5-2
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Creighton takes down Oral Roberts behind 17-point night from high-flying Christian Bishop
Christian Bishop was all over the stat sheet for Creighton Tuesday night, skying for several dunks while pouring in 17 points in a 72-60 Blue Jays win over Oral Roberts.
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Griffin, Pistons pound Cavs 127-94 for 1st winning streak
Cleveland has lost 10 of 11. Collin Sexton scored 22 points, and Tristan Thompson had 10 points and 14 rebounds.
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Anderson lands back with Giants on one-year deal
The San Francisco Giants and left-hander Tyler Anderson have agreed to a one-year deal
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Soucy, Kahkonen lead Wild to 4-2 win over Panthers
Carson Soucy scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers
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Marchessault’s hat trick leads Golden Knights past Devils
Marchessault’s hat trick leads Golden Knights past Devils
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Knight lifts William & Mary past Old Dominion 63-46
Nathan Knight records 14 points as William & Mary gets past Old Dominion, 63-46
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Wildcats run past Eagles 82-64 in Big 10/ACC Challenge
Miller Kopp and Boo Buie each scored 20 points, and Northwestern beat Boston College 82-64 in a Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup
News
Inside the Wild West of the CBD products industry
iStock(NEW YORK) — Sitting at home on his ranch in Elk, Washington, Sgt. Ben Hayhurst said he feels most at peace when he’s outdoors. “That’s why we moved out here. It’s honestly where I’m more [Read More…]
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Ohio State’s Young chosen Big Ten Defensive Player of Year
Ohio State defensive end Chase Young has been selected Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
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South Dakota prep basketball player dies during practice
Authorities say a boys basketball player in South Dakota died suddenly during practice
Ag News
Second slowest corn harvest in 25 years
This year’s corn harvest as of December first is the second slowest on record in the past quarter century, behind 2009. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains, “Looking at the years that we do have data [Read More…]
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Lean hogs higher on an oversold bounce
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle ended the day mixed on spread adjustments ahead of widespread direct cash business. Feeder cattle were mostly higher on stronger demand expectations for the end of the year. [Read More…]
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Is impeachment process impeding USMCA vote?
A spokesman for the Rural and Agriculture Council of America scoffs at the notion impeachment proceedings are not getting in the way of USMCA ratification. Cooper Little tells Brownfield there’s no other explanation as to [Read More…]
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Expect the unexpected on prevent plant acres
An agronomist anticipates some unique challenges for farmers who took prevented planting this year. Mike Schultz covers Minnesota and South Dakota for NK Seed. “There will be a lot of things that we might not [Read More…]