Month: February 2022
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Police investigate disturbance, death at Pierre motel
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Police are investigating a death after getting a call about a disturbance at a motel in Pierre early Wednesday, officials said. Police Capt. Bryan Walz said officers were called to the [Read More…]
ABC Health News
US preps 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5, pending FDA authorization
Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 have not yet been authorized, but the U.S.’ rollout plan is already in the works. The federal government is prepping an initial 10 [Read More…]
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Hawaii had highest life expectancy of 81 years in 2019: CDC report
Archershoots/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A new federal report published Thursday has revealed the life expectancy of Americans in every state. Researchers from the National Center for Health Statistics — a branch of the Centers [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
American figure skater Nathan Chen wins gold medal in Beijing
Annice Lyn/Getty Images (BEIJING) — Nathan Chen has his Olympic gold medal. The 22-year-old took the win in the men’s singles event, rebounding from his disappointing 2018 Pyeongchang performance for a triumphant comeback. The reigning [Read More…]
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Chloe Kim cruises to second straight Olympic gold in Beijing
Patrick Smith/Getty Images (BEIJING) — American snowboarding queen Chloe Kim was crowned with gold for the second straight Olympics. The 21-year-old took first place in women’s halfpipe, followed by Spain’s Queralt Castellet, who claimed silver, [Read More…]
Ag News
An active, milder pattern ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures in most areas west of the Mississippi River, while colder-than-normal conditions will prevail in the East. Meanwhile, near- or [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Jenny Slate and Charlie Day star in ‘I Want You Back’, a rom-com that doesn’t fool around
Courtesy of Amazon Studios If you’re looking for a rom-com this Valentine’s Day weekend, then I Want You Back, premiering Friday on Amazon Prime Video, might be for you. Jenny Slate and Charlie Day star in the movie about two strangers [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Simone Biles tweets support to Mikaela Shiffrin after she exits second Olympics event
Tom Pennington/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles, who suffered her own setbacks at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics, is showing support for U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who on Tuesday suffered her second [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Scoreboard roundup — 2/9/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Cleveland 105, San Antonio 92 Chicago 121, Charlotte 109 Toronto 117, Oklahoma City 98 Portland 107, LA Lakers 105 Utah [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
National Archives asks DOJ to investigate Trump’s handling of White House records
Thinkstock/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The National Archives has asked the Justice Department to investigate former President Donald Trump’s handling of White House records, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News on Wednesday. [Read More…]
Ag News
More profit; less methane
Air quality expert Frank Mitloehner advocates for efficiencies in raising cattle, thereby reducing methane production and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. With appropriate public policy, the professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Futurama’ returning, new season to air on Hulu
Matt Groening — The Walt Disney Company/Image Group LA via Getty Images “Good news, everyone!” The beloved Fox series Futurama is returning, with an all-new season on Hulu. The cast from Matt Groening‘s futuristic show — including Billy West, [Read More…]
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Disney+ announces ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ will drop May 25, releases poster for series
Lucasfilm On an earnings call Wednesday, Disney CEO Bob Chapek revealed that Obi-Wan Kenobi, the newest small-screen Star Wars effort for Disney+, will debut on May 25. The release date is most appropriate: May 25th is considered Star Wars Day by fans, commemorating the [Read More…]
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Will Smith celebrates his Oscar nomination, Kevin Hart brings laughs to the Winter Olympics, and more
Samir Hussein/WireImage Following two previous Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, Will Smith hopes the third time is the charm as he was nominated Tuesday for his starring role in King Richard. The film received a total of six [Read More…]
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Russell Crowe tapped for Sony’s Spidey-linked ‘Kraven the Hunter’
Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Gladiator Oscar winner Russell Crowe is jumping into another comic book-based project. The actor, who played Superman’s dad Jor-El in Man of Steel, and who reportedly has a cameo in this summer’s Marvel Studios offering Thor: Love and [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Used car prices at record high, chip shortage and high demand to blame
iStock (NEW YORK) — Looking to buy a used car? Consumers can expect high costs and low inventories at the dealership lot. Listing prices for used cars in January were up 40% from the same [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Authorities ramp up Super Bowl security by air and sea ahead of Sunday’s game
iStock/fstop123 (LOS ANGELES) — As the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams prepare to take the field for the Super Bowl on Sunday, law enforcement officials tell ABC News they’re preparing to secure the big [Read More…]
ABC World News
Ukraine, Russia to hold key talks on crisis in Berlin
iStock/malerapaso (KYIV, Ukraine) — A new round of key talks aimed at de-escalating the Ukraine crisis are set to take place in Berlin on Thursday. The talks will follow the so-called Normandy Format, the name [Read More…]
Ag News
Make it a food-safe Super Bowl party
Super Bowl parties can be a food safety risk if you’re not careful. Karen Hunter is a food safety specialist with the USDA and says hot and cold foods should stay out NO more than [Read More…]
Ag News
SD Farm Bureau legislative priorities
The South Dakota Farm Bureau supports legislation this session to expand broadband in the state using part of coronavirus funds. President Scott VanderWal says broadband internet is not a luxury anymore. “It’s an absolute necessity [Read More…]
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