Month: August 2023
ABC National News
‘Extremely dangerous’ convicted murderer escapes from Pennsylvania prison: DA
Chester County District Attorney’s Office (POCOPSON, Penn.) — A man recently convicted of stabbing his former girlfriend to death in broad daylight has escaped from a Pennsylvania prison, authorities said. A manhunt is underway for [Read More…]
ABC National News
Judge halts drag show restrictions from taking effect in Texas
Brandon Bell/Getty Images, FILE (AUSTIN, Texas) — A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against Senate Bill 12, which restricts “sexually oriented performances” and has been criticized for limiting public drag performances in Texas. [Read More…]
ABC National News
NYC Mayor Eric Adams pushes feds to help migrants get work permits
Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams, union officials and other city leaders rallied in Manhattan Thursday to call on the federal government to speed up work authorization [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Judge to allow livestream of Georgia election interference case
Jason Marz/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee said during a hearing Thursday that the court proceedings for the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 others [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Student loan interest to resume, inching closer to end of loan payment pause
by Marc Guitard/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — It’s a moment those with student loans have been dreading — payments are one step closer to resuming. After a three-year pause on federal student loan payments, Friday will [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Drinking borax is a trend on social media, but doctors say it isn’t safe
kickers/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Borax, a white, powdery substance, has long been a staple in many households as a cleaning agent and laundry detergent booster. Now, the substance is making the rounds on social [Read More…]
ABC Health News
FDA sends warning letter to three major formula makers over quality control concerns
Vera Vita/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The FDA has sent warning letters to three formula companies, red-flagging concerns about serious quality control issues at some manufacturing facilities. The warning letters were all sent Wednesday to [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Walking Dead’ spinoffs can continue production thanks to SAG-AFTRA interim agreements with AMC
AMC ABC Audio has confirmed that AMC has secured interim agreements with SAG-AFTRA that will allow work to continue on three of its shows in spite of the ongoing strikes. The agreements cover The Walking [Read More…]
ABC National News
Judge rules suspect in Ralph Yarl shooting will face trial
ABC News (KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — Andrew Lester, the Missouri man charged in the shooting of Ralph Yarl after the teenager mistakenly went to the wrong house, will face trial, a Clay County judge ruled [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
McConnell medically cleared by Capitol physician after apparent freeze episode
Mint Images/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office on Thursday released a statement from the Capitol attending physician after an alarming episode Wednesday when he appeared to freeze for half a minute [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump, after entering not guilty plea, seeks to sever his Georgia election interference case
Scott Olson/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — Hours after entering a plea of not guilty in the Georgia election interference case, former President Donald Trump has filed a motion to sever his case from other defendants who [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Meg Ryan talks returning to the big screen after a “really long time” with ‘What Happens Later’
Bleecker Street Films Meg Ryan took a break from appearing in movies for years — not counting her face seen in a photo in Top Gun: Maverick — and to comic legend Carol Burnett, she [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Matthew Rhys springs for boat ride for Robert Downey Jr.’s wedding anniversary
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic If you happened to be sailing around Brooklyn, New York, recently, you might have spotted a lot of big stars on a 38-foot boat. It seems that to celebrate Robert Downey Jr.‘s 18th wedding [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybean research field day explores crop intensification
Soybean farmers are learning about crop intensification during the University of Minnesota’s first ever Soybean Research Center Field Day. Extension soybean agronomist Seth Naeve says crop intensification is all about driving productivity. “The idea really [Read More…]
Ag News
Hog futures pressured as demand concerns continue
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of the bulk of the week’s cash business. October live cattle closed $.77 higher at $180.82 and December lives closed $.52 higher at [Read More…]
Ag News
Illinois farmers expect lower corn, soybean yields
A couple of Illinois farmers say harvest is still a few weeks away, but they’re certain yields won’t come close to 2022. Jim Campion farms in the north-central part of the state. “I can see [Read More…]
Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 31, 2023
Sep. corn closed at $4.61, down 3/4 centSep. soybeans closed at $13.60, down 21 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $418.70, down $4.30Sep. soybean oil closed at 65.52, down 2 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.73, [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans, corn end marketing year with losses
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Traders exited positions ahead on the final day of the 2022/23 marketing year and ahead of the holiday weekend. Markets are closed Monday for Labor Day. On [Read More…]
ABC World News
At least 74 dead in Johannesburg building fire, authorities say
MICHELE SPATARI/AFP via Getty Images (JOHANNESBURG) — Dozens of people were killed in a fire that engulfed a five-story building in central Johannesburg early Thursday, authorities said. The blaze broke out in the downtown area [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia hit with drone attacks for second straight night
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As Russia continues its nearly 16-month-long invasion of neighboring Ukraine, political turmoil has erupted in Moscow while Kyiv tries to take back territory. A feud between Yevgeny Prigozhin, head [Read More…]