Month: November 2023
ABC National News
Former nurse Heather Pressdee now linked to 17 nursing home deaths
Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office (NEW YORK) — A former Pennsylvania nurse who, in May, had been accused of killing two patients with doses of insulin now faces more murder charges and has confessed to trying [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Election officials push back against security device being distributed by Mike Lindell
Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, one of the leading promoters of false 2020 election fraud claims, is facing pushback from election officials and experts after announcing the rollout of a [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Biden joins Virginia Democrats’ fundraising effort ahead of Election Day
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — In a final push ahead of Election Day in Virginia’s high-stakes elections, Democrats are receiving a boost from President Joe Biden in a new fundraising email [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump seeks emergency stay of limited gag order in federal election interference case
SimpleImages/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump is seeking an emergency stay of the limited gag order that the judge in his federal election interference case reinstated earlier this week. Trump requested the emergency [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
House approves Israel aid in first major test of Johnson’s speakership
ANDREY DENISYUK/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The House on Thursday approved a Republican-led aid package to Israel in what was the first major test of Rep. Mike Johnson’s speakership. The bill passed 226-196, with 12 Democrats [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty in federal fraud and conspiracy trial, could face 110 years in prison
Mint Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A jury has found FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried guilty on all charges in his federal fraud and conspiracy trial. The jury deliberated for a little over four hours before [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Priscilla’ stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi on capturing the essence of Priscilla and Elvis Presley
A24 Sofia Coppola’s dream-like biopic about the queen to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is here. Priscilla, which opens wide Friday, spans decades to tell Priscilla Presley’s story – everything from her high school days [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Matthew Perry Foundation launches, will help those “struggling with the disease of addiction”
NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images The Matthew Perry Foundation has been announced following the actor’s passing at age 54. “In the spirit of Matthew Perry’s enduring commitment to helping others struggling [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Selena Gomez says she’s deleting her Instagram after backlash
NBC/Christopher Polk Selena Gomez is taking a break from Instagram. In a since-deleted Story posted on November 2, the 31-year-old pop star wrote, “I’m taking a break and deleting my Instagram. I’m done. I do [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In Brief: ‘Superman and Lois’ ending, new ‘Prison Break’ show coming, and more
The CW announced on Thursday that Superman & Lois‘ upcoming fourth and final season will be its last. The series, starring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch as the titular characters, was beset by budget cuts [Read More…]
Ag News
Hinson continues call for more precision ag resources
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says the next farm bill needs to expand access to precision agriculture tools. Republican Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield can help farmers navigate through challenging conditions, like drought. “Precision agriculture and [Read More…]
Ag News
Harvest Ride Along
North Iowa farmer Casey Schlichting recently finished harvest and describes the season as fast and furious. He tells Brownfield dry conditions had an impact and says technology is helping him become a better farmer. …
Ag News
Farm labor wage ‘improvements’ not getting intended results
Rising labor costs are causing some farms to cut back on the work that needs to be done. National Council of Agricultural Employers President Michael Marsh tells Brownfield federally, farmworkers are exempt from earning [Read More…]
Ag News
High-path avian influenza is back and it’s hitting right before the holidays
In 2022 highly pathogenic avian influenza hit the poultry and egg industry very hard. And it had a big impact on consumers’ weekly grocery bills. While the virus doesn’t impact human health can spread rapidly [Read More…]
News
Longfellow Elementary School recognized for excellence
Two South Dakota schools have been recognized as National ESEA Distinguished Schools. Kadoka Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School in Mitchell were identified for their exceptional student performance and academic growth. The National Association of [Read More…]
ABC World News
Israel-Gaza live updates: Blinken and Netanyahu meet amid continuing hostilities
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Thousands of people have died and thousands more have been injured since the militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with [Read More…]
ABC National News
Trump fraud trial live updates: Eric Trump expected to finish testimony this morning
ftwitty/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump to [Read More…]
ABC National News
International manhunt after missing woman found dead at Boston airport
Alex Maclean/Getty Images (BOSTON) — A missing woman who was found dead Wednesday in a parking garage at Boston Logan International Airport was murdered, and authorities say her killer has since boarded a plane to [Read More…]
ABC National News
Former soldier accused of threatening to kill military personnel
Thinkstock Images/Getty Images (PETALUMA, Calif.) — Federal prosecutors in Southern California have announced charges against 41-year-old Christian Beyer of Petaluma, California, who is accused of posting a YouTube video in which he threatened to kill [Read More…]
ABC National News
Police investigating incident at South Carolina nuclear plant after car drives through security fences
kali9/Getty Images (OCONEE COUNTY, S.C.) — Police in South Carolina are investigating an incident involving a vehicle that drove through security fences at a nuclear power station on Thursday. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is [Read More…]