Year: 2021

John Moore/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department on Thursday announced it had reached settlements with the families of victims murdered by Dylann Roof in the 2015 Charleston, South Carolina, church shooting. Families had sued [Read More…]

California school safety officer charged with murder after fatally shooting 18-year-old woman

Michał Chodyra/iStock (LOS ANGELES) — A California school safety officer has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old unarmed woman. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the charge against [Read More…]

Why the Second Amendment may be overstated in the gun debate

Artfully79/iStock This report is a part of “Rethinking Gun Violence,” an ABC News series examining the level of gun violence in the U.S. — and what can be done about it. (NEW YORK) — In [Read More…]

Allies unsure of Biden’s policies, clout as he takes world stage

Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — As President Joe Biden jets off to Europe to meet with allies, some of the United States’ closest partners are still wondering if America is truly [Read More…]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has no health issues despite weight loss, South Korea says

MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images (SEOUL, South Korea) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has seemed to have lost 44 pounds in the past two years, according to South Korean lawmakers who were briefed [Read More…]

Iran will resume indirect talks with US to revive nuclear deal, top negotiator says

iStock (TEHRAN, Iran) — Iran has agreed to restart negotiations over its nuclear program next month, its chief negotiator said Wednesday. Those talks, in which Iran and the U.S. have engaged through intermediaries, come as the [Read More…]

Ag News

NFU supports new budget bill framework

The National Farmers Union supports the new framework for the budget reconciliation bill announced by the White House Thursday. NFU President Rob Larew says the proposed changes to the tax code do NOT include eliminating [Read More…]

Ag News

Green stem syndrome common as farmers harvest soybeans

Green stem syndrome has been a common phenomenon for farmers harvesting soybeans. Seth Naeve is an extension soybean agronomist with the University of Minnesota. “Tons of that all over, and what’s really interesting is that [Read More…]

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Iowa farmer sees more good than bad as harvest nears finish line

A southeast Iowa farmer is focused on the positives as he nears the end of harvest. Ryan Heiniger grows corn and soybeans in Des Moines County and tells Brownfield weather presented several challenges throughout the [Read More…]

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Michigan Ag C.O.R.E program taking applicants

Farmers and ag business professionals can apply for the first term of the Michigan AG C.O.R.E program. Janna Fritz with the Michigan Soybean Committee tells Brownfield the program will focus on communication, organization, relationships, and [Read More…]

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U.S. pouring resources into African swine fever prevention

The director of swine lending for Compeer Financial is encouraged by efforts at the border to keep African swine fever out of the U.S. Kent Bang tells Brownfield having resources available to maintain screenings is [Read More…]

“It was a bullet” — Sheriff confirms Alec Baldwin fired fatal “live round” on ‘Rust’ set

Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for National Geographic In a press conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, investigators addressed the latest news concerning the fatal Rust set shooting. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed that “it was a bullet” that struck and killed [Read More…]

‘Black Widow’, ‘A Quiet Place Part II’, ‘Squid Game’ named among 2021 People’s Choice nominees

Marvel Studios The people have spoken, and Black Widow, Coming 2 America, and A Quiet Place Part II are among their favorite films from 2021. When it comes to the small screen, Cobra Kai, Loki, and Law & Order: SVU ranked among the year’s [Read More…]

‘Wu-Tang’ series creators RZA and Alex Tse discuss the “spiritual” authenticity of their hip hop-inspired drama

Vanessa Clifton/Hulu Ahead of the season two finale of Wu-Tang: An American Saga, series creators RZA and Alex Tse are explaining how they stayed true to the real-life narrative of the pioneering hip hop group. [Read More…]

What’s the Buzz: Trailer for Pixar film ‘Lightyear’ debuts exclusively on GMA

Disney/Pixar The trailer for Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear is here! With the help of voice star Chris Evans, Good Morning America exclusively debuted the sneak peek of the action-adventure film, which Pixar describes as “the definitive story of the original Buzz Lightyear.” In [Read More…]

Potential for criminal charges “hasn’t been ruled out” following fatal ‘Rust’ shooting; set gaffer slams “negligence”

iStock/LPETTET While no criminal charges have been filed in the October 21 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Alec Baldwin film Rust, authorities say charges can’t yet be “ruled out.” That’s the word to The New [Read More…]

Airlines turn to facial recognition technology ahead of holiday rush

Delta Air Lines (NEW YORK) — The travel industry is gearing up for what could be its busiest season since the coronavirus pandemic began, and at least one U.S. airline is aiming to make things [Read More…]

What to know about Jessica Rosenworcel, who was nominated to become first woman to lead FCC

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Jessica Rosenworcel is in line to make history as the first woman to head the Federal Communications Commission, after President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday his intent to officially nominate [Read More…]

TikTok, Snap, YouTube execs grilled on impact on young users: Key takeaways

5./15 WEST/iStock (WASHINGTON) — A Senate panel on Tuesday grilled executives from YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on what the social media companies are doing to ensure young users’ safety in the wake of revelations about [Read More…]

My journey as a Hispanic bone marrow donor: Reporter’s Notebook