Month: October 2022
Mom of victim of suspected Stockton serial killer thanks police chief at emotional vigil
Jerry Lopez Family (STOCKTON, Calif.) — Police, community members and families of victims of the suspected Stockton, California, serial killer congregated at Stockton City Hall Wednesday night for a vigil to remember the six lives [Read More…]
Missing Ivy League student’s brother says ‘time is of the essence’
Princeton University (NEW YORK) — As Princeton University intensifies its search for Misrach Ewunetie, the undergraduate student who’s been missing for almost a week, her brother says that time is “of the essence.” “We can [Read More…]
Day care workers who used horror mask to scare children charged with felony child abuse
YouTube (NEW YORK) — Five day care workers have been charged with child abuse after a video of them terrifying small children with a scary mask — similar to the one seen in the Scream [Read More…]
Uvalde school district superintendent, in surprise move, ends career Wednesday night
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (UVALDE, Texas) — In a surprise move, Hal Harrell, the superintendent of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, officially retired Wednesday night during a school board meeting. An interim replacement was named [Read More…]
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation
Rob Pinney/Getty Images (LONDON) — U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation on Thursday. Truss, who only became prime minister on Sept. 6, will be the shortest serving prime minister in modern political history. [Read More…]
Anne Sacoolas, wife of US diplomat, pleads guilty in death of British teen motorcyclist
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (LONDON) — Anne Sacoolas, 45, the wife of an American diplomat, has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to causing the death of 19-year-old motorcyclist Harry Dunn by careless driving. Sacoolas was [Read More…]
Liz Truss becomes shortest-serving prime minister in UK history
Scott E Barbour/Getty Images (LONDON) — It took Liz Truss 12 years in Parliament to reach the pinnacle of British political power. Now, after just 44 days leading the country, she has assumed the title [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine to restrict electrical supply
SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than six months after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas [Read More…]
NASA releases stunning star-filled image from Webb telescope
NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; Joseph DePasquale (STScI), Anton M. Koekemoer (STScI), Alyssa Pagan (STScI) (NEW YORK) — NASA on Wednesday released an image of newly formed stars from the James Webb Space Telescope. The image [Read More…]
Delivering diversified crop insights
CROPLAN Technical Seed Manager Ryan Moeller says they are helping farmers diversify their operations for more profitability. He says CROPLAN has been bringing in unique traits for growers to work with. …
Solid week for pork, soybean export sales
The USDA’s says pork and soybean export sales for the week ending October 13th were strong. Pork came out at 40,800 tons, mainly to Mexico and Japan, while soybeans topped 2.3 million tons, driven by [Read More…]
New Biden admin plan aims to fight hunger
The Biden administration has unveiled a plan to address food-security challenges. Samantha Power, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development, says the Global Food Security Research Strategy will use data to help strengthen the [Read More…]
Addressing salmonella infections in poultry products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is working to address salmonella infections linked to poultry products. Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin says salmonella in poultry is a complex [Read More…]
Another positive day for cattle, hog futures
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day higher, waiting for direct cash business to develop. There was also support from the recent higher moves in boxed beef and the lower [Read More…]
Tua Tagovailoa glad to be back after clearing protocols
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he’s glad to be back after a long process to clear concussion protocols. “It’s been a process,” he said on Wednesday during his first comments [Read More…]
Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS
HOUSTON (AP) — When Justin Verlander was laboring and needed 45 pitches to get through two innings, Astros manager Dusty Baker was worried he’d have to go to his bullpen early. Instead, the veteran ace [Read More…]
Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5, tie NLCS 1-1
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The scrappy San Diego Padres, largely rebuilt at the trade deadline, are finding their identity at just the right time. In danger of heading to Philadelphia down 0-2 in the NL [Read More…]
USDA announces $1 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government announced Tuesday a program that will provide $1.3 billion in debt relief for about 36,000 farmers who have fallen behind on loan payments or face foreclosure. The [Read More…]
July 2021 pipeline break leaked 714,000 gallons, not 36,000
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A wastewater spill from a pipeline break last year in the northwestern North Dakota oil patch was 20 times greater than first reported, the state Department of Environmental Quality said Wednesday. [Read More…]
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