Month: December 2019
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USCA wants a review of Marfrig’s acquisition of National Beef
The US Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) has asked Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to investigate Marfrig Global Foods’ near acquisition of National Beef Packing Company. USCA president Kenny Graner says the growing trend of foreign companies acquiring [Read More…]
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Jets place linebacker C.J. Mosley on season-ending IR
Jets place linebacker C.J. Mosley on season-ending IR after playing in just two games
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MLS fines Altidore for calling refereeing ‘next to horrible’
MLS fines Altidore for calling refereeing ‘next to horrible’
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Ronan Farrow on NBC backlash for firing Gabrielle Union: These are the ‘consequences’
The View(NEW YORK) — Amid the firing of “America’s Got Talent” judge Gabrielle Union, investigative journalist Ronan Farrow said of his former employer that the public can see “what happens when you sweep these kinds [Read More…]
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Elon Musk’s ‘pedo guy’ tweet defamation trial begins
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The trial over a since-deleted tweet from entrepreneur Elon Musk calling a British diver a “pedo guy” began in a California courtroom Tuesday. Musk took the stand Tuesday afternoon, [Read More…]
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Puppy named Narwhal with tail on his forehead adopted by founder of Missouri organization that rescued him
Rochelle Steffen(NEW YORK) — A “perfectly healthy” rescue puppy with a surprising physical feature that makes him extra special has now been adopted by the founder of the organization who made him famous Narwhal, the [Read More…]
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Wizards center Bryant out with left foot stress reaction
Wizards center Bryant out with left foot stress reaction
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Column: Joke as playing captain turns into reality for Tiger
Column: Tiger Woods happily taking on dual roles for 2 weeks because at least he’s playing
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US Marine arrested on charges of smuggling undocumented immigrants across southern border
iStock(SAN DIEGO, Calif.) — A U.S. Marine was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday on charges of smuggling undocumented immigrants across the southern border outside of San Diego, according to the Marine [Read More…]
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Ousted Chicago police superintendent responds to mayor’s decision to fire him
Scott Olson/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — Chicago’s ousted police chief broke his silence on Tuesday, a day after the city’s mayor revealed that he’d been fired over “ethical lapses.” Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired Superintendent Eddie Johnson on [Read More…]
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Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin stepping down as CEO and president
iStock/400tmax(SAN FRANCISCO) — Google’s founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin — who built the tech giant 20 years ago with servers in a garage — announced on Tuesday that they are stepping down as CEO [Read More…]
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Schlupp gives 10-man Palace 1-0 win over Bournemouth in PL
Schlupp gives 10-man Palace 1-0 win over Bournemouth in PL
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Vikings still on track for playoffs, but questions persist
Vikings still on track for playoffs as season reaches final quarter, but questions persist
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Reynolds makes B20 declaration
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an executive order declaring all new diesel vehicles purchased for state fleets will be from manufacturers that explicitly approve of B20 use. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association president Derek Winkel [Read More…]
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Perdue talks China deal when asked about another MFP tranche
Ag Secretary Perdue told reporters over the weekend that trade deals are the answer to farmers woes when asked if there would be a third round of trade mitigation payments. “I think if we can [Read More…]
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Vikings Snap Counts: Rudolph producing as Smith’s role increases
Minnesota Vikings tight ends Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr. each played 47 snaps in Week 13, but the veteran continues to produce.
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Undersized Marquette star Howard finding ways to dominate
Undersized Marquette star Markus Howard scoring in bunches, dominating games and leading the nation in scoring despite stature
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Carolina Panthers fire head coach Ron Rivera
Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — The Carolina Panthers fired head coach Ron Rivera after nearly nine seasons with the team. Rivera first joined the team in 2011, eventually leading them to 3 NFC South titles, [Read More…]
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Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein accuser speaks out: ‘This is a story of being trafficked’
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images(LONDON) — This is the interview Buckingham Palace has been dreading: Virginia Roberts Giuffre speaking out about Prince Andrew, in her first TV interview with British media on Monday. “I’d just been abused [Read More…]
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Elon Musk’s ‘pedo guy’ tweet defamation trial begins
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The trial over a since-deleted tweet from entrepreneur Elon Musk calling a British diver a “pedo guy” began in a California courtroom Tuesday. Musk has previously said in a [Read More…]