Year: 2019
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North Korea’s threat of ‘Christmas gift’ puts US, South Korea on high alert
Oleksii Liskonih/iStock(WASHINGTON) — After months of stalled nuclear negotiations and ratcheting up rhetoric, North Korea has promised to deliver a “Christmas gift” to the U.S. — a warning that has American and South Korean officials [Read More…]
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Dubnyk records shutout as Wild blank Flames 3-0
Devan Dubnyk recorded his first shutout of the year as the Wild beat Calgary 3-0
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Serena Williams, Wozniacki to play doubles in New Zealand
Serena Williams, Wozniacki to play doubles in New Zealand
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Astros sign catcher Maldonado to 2-year, $7 million deal
The Houston Astros have signed catcher Martín Maldonado to a two-year, $7 million contract
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Clear sailing set for 75th Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Clear sailing set for 75th Sydney to Hobart yacht race
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Oil spill fears: Ship carrying 600 gallons of diesel fuel sinks off Galapagos Islands
Ministerio del Ambiente de Ecuador/Twitter(NEW YORK) — Areas of the Galapagos Islands were under a state of emergency on Monday as crews battled to assess the damage of a potentially massive oil spill. The spill [Read More…]
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Alston scores 32 to lift Boise State past Portland 85-69
Derrick Alston Jr. had a season-high 32 points as Boise State topped Portland 85-69 in the Diamond Head Classic
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Australian Open increases prize money for 2020 tournament
Australian Open increases prize money for 2020 tournament
Ag News
Variable rate manure application study
A farmer in southern Minnesota is experimenting with variable rate manure application. AJ Krusemark of Trimont says he’s in year two of a three-year study supported by the Minnesota Corn Growers. “I’m working on analyzing [Read More…]
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Farm Bureau pleased with federal spending package
The U.S. Senate has passed two 2020 government funding packages, avoiding a government shutdown like what the U.S. endured a year ago. American Farm Bureau’s Terry Moore tells Brownfield the Biodiesel Tax Credit was restored. [Read More…]
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Senator disappointed with RFS rule
The EPA has released its final rule for 2020 biofuel levels under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown says the rule falls short of providing farmers and the biofuels industry with much needed [Read More…]
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Cattle futures mixed ahead of week’s direct business
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mixed, watching the distribution of this week’s showlist and getting ready for widespread direct trade. December was up $.17 at $122.40 and February was down $.12 at $125.67. [Read More…]
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Dairy groups like Federal spending package
Dairy groups are pleased with funding and language in the 2020 government spending package signed by President Trump Friday. John Umhoefer with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) says they appreciate $20 million in funding [Read More…]
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Cervelli agrees to $2 million, 1-year deal with Marlins
Catcher Francisco Cervelli has agreed to terms on a $2 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins
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MLB pitcher Rich Hill and wife arrested at Patriots game
MLB pitcher Rich Hill and wife arrested at Patriots game
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Real-life Santa delivers hundreds of handmade wooden toys to children in need for Christmas
Switlana Symonenko/iStock(SANFORD, N.C.) — A man in North Carolina who has spent countless hours and his own money bringing joy to children in need for the last 50 years is getting some help from some [Read More…]
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Celtics’ Kanter thanks Trudeau for chance to play in Canada
Celtics’ Kanter thanks Trudeau for chance to play in Canada
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Bucs look to end another non-playoff year on positive note
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers no longer have a shot a winning record
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Colts respond to Reich’s plea to follow the plan with dominant win
The Indianapolis Colts snapped a four-game losing streak in impressive fashion, completely dominating the Carolina Panthers 38-6.
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Texans look to improve after clinching AFC South
The Houston Texans are AFC South champions for the fourth time in five years after beating Tampa Bay this weekend