Month: February 2022
ABC Politics News
Trump’s fundraising extends massive $122 million war chest
Drew Angerer/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump announced Monday night that his political committees raised more than $51 million over the second half of last year, to buttress what is now a [Read More…]
ABC National News
COVID-19 live updates: Major US city requiring vaccination for schoolchildren
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.6 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 890,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by [Read More…]
ABC National News
Major winter storm strikes from Denver to Chicago before heading to Northeast
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Six inches to 1 foot of snow is possible, along with sleet and freezing rain, from St. Louis to Indianapolis and Detroit to Cleveland. A winter storm warning has been [Read More…]
ABC National News
CNN president Jeff Zucker resigns, says he failed to disclose consensual relationship with colleague
Mike Coppola/Getty Images for WarnerMedia (NEW YORK) — CNN president Jeff Zucker announced Wednesday that he’s resigning for not disclosing a consensual relationship with a colleague. Zucker said in a note to employees, “As part [Read More…]
ABC National News
Two officers killed during shooting at Bridgewater College campus, suspect in custody
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (BRIDGEWATER, Va.) — A campus police officer and a campus safety officer were killed during a shooting at a Virginia college Tuesday afternoon after responding to reports of a “suspicious” person on [Read More…]
ABC National News
Glowing lanterns brighten the Potomac for Lunar New Year
Sarah Beth Guevara/ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Chinese artisans have crafted 100 paper lanterns lit by 10,000 LED lights to celebrate the Lunar New Year, according to The REACH at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., [Read More…]
ABC World News
Biden orders US troop deployments to reassure NATO allies amid Russia standoff
Michael Reynolds/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Image (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. troop deployments to reassure NATO allies amid the standoff with Russia over Ukraine. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby announced the imminent arrival [Read More…]
ABC World News
Houthi missile intercepted by UAE during historic Israeli visit raises tensions
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog speaks at al-Wasl Dome at Expo 2020 Dubai during Israel’s expo National Day in the gulf emirate on January 31, 2022. – KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images (JERUSALEM)– While Israeli’s president [Read More…]
ABC World News
Duchess Kate takes over two patronages from Prince Harry
JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Duchess Kateis taking over two patronages her brother-in-law Prince Harry relinquished when he and his wife, Duchess Meghan, stepped down from their senior royal roles. Kate, the Duchess [Read More…]
ABC World News
Why US, other nations are holding diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games
Hou Yu/China News Service via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The 2022 Winter Olympic opening ceremonies will be dotted with empty seats as some major world VIPs skip the festivities in protest against the Chinese [Read More…]
ABC World News
‘End game’: Iran nuclear talks nearing resolution or nuclear crisis, US warns
simon2579/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — While President Joe Biden works to address the crisis over Russia menacing Ukraine, there is another critical one looming, with a senior State Department official telling reporters the “end game” is [Read More…]
Ag News
Real pork: addressing consumer concerns, highlighting farmers
A campaign to build consumer trust through celebrating pork and the hard work of producers is underway. Healthy Living: …
Ag News
JBS agrees to $52 million settlement in antitrust lawsuit
Meat packing company JBS has agreed to a partial settlement of $52.2 million in an anti-trust lawsuit alleging price fixing. The lawsuit was originally filed in June 2020 through the US District Court of Minnesota [Read More…]
Ag News
Illinois Governor’s proposed budget includes inflation relief
During his State of the State Address Wednesday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced his proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget plan including efforts to alleviate financial burdens caused by inflation. Pritzker says the Family Relief Plan [Read More…]
Ag News
USDA invests in rural communities for more circular economy
The USDA is investing more than $1.4 billion into rural economies to support business, regional food systems, housing and more. Ag Secretary Vilsack says the investments will create more circular economies to increase investments in [Read More…]
Ag News
Hogs sharply higher, cattle continue upward trend
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were higher, with most months up sharply, supported by follow through buying and direct cash business during the session. Feeders picked up additional support from the lower move [Read More…]
Latest News
20 years behind bars for Sioux Falls teen who killed father
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls teen has been sentenced to spend 20 years in prison for fatally shooting his father and injuring his father’s girlfriend. Minnehaha County Judge Susan Sabers on Monday [Read More…]
Latest News
Students evacuated following explosion, fire at high school
MILLER, S.D. (AP) — Officials say students have been evacuated from a high school in Miller following an explosion and fire in the shop area. School board chairwoman Natalie Bertsch says no injuries have been [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Washington’s NFL team unveils new name as Commanders
Washington has some new Commanders in town. The NFL team announced its new name on Wednesday, 18 months after fresh pressure from sponsors helped convince the once-storied franchise to drop its old moniker following decades [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
February 2, 2022 Sports
NBA-SCHEDULE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Washington 112-98 to hand the Wizards their sixth straight loss. The [Read More…]
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