Year: 2024

Jeff Fuller, a retired Army special forces officer and self-described “2020 election denier,” trains GOP poll watchers in Prince William County, Virginia. Image via ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Deep distrust in the American election system [Read More…]

Trump wants a mass deportation program. How much could it cost?

grandriver/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump has vowed, if he’s elected, to conduct a large-scale deportation operation that some immigration and military experts agree is theoretically possible but also problematic, and could cost [Read More…]

Daniel Penny trial: Opening statements begin Friday as protesters gather outside

Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Daniel Penny “used far too much force for far too long” and though he may be an “honorable veteran” and “nice young man,” he was reckless with Jordan Neely’s [Read More…]

Mom, daughter shot dead by home intruder in New Jersey

WPVI (WILLINGBORO, N.J.) — Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a mother and daughter during a home invasion in New Jersey. Catherine Nunez, 33, and her mother, Marisol Nunez, 54. were [Read More…]

Clubhouses offer potential solutions for those with severe mental illness

ABC News (NEW YORK) — When Jordan Neely boarded the subway on May 1, 2023, he was homeless, ranting about having nothing to eat or drink and said he was willing to die, according to [Read More…]

At least 2 killed, 6 injured in Orlando Halloween night shooting

kali9/Getty Images (ORLANDO, Fla.) — At least two people are dead and six others have been injured in a Halloween night shooting in downtown Orlando, police said. Police in Orlando, Florida, first received reports of [Read More…]

DNA on beer can helped lead to suspect in brutal campsite killing: Sheriff

Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office in Bozeman, Montana. Via Google Maps Street View (BIG SKY, Mont.) — A Montana man has been charged in the killing of a fellow camper that was so brutal it was [Read More…]

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: 6 paramedics killed in Lebanon

Fadel Itani/NurPhoto via Getty Images (LONDON) — The Israel Defense Forces conducted what it called “precise strikes on military targets” in Iran on Friday in response to the Iranian missile strikes earlier this month. Meanwhile, [Read More…]

Ag News

Under Secretary Taylor continues to monitor GMO corn dispute with Mexico

USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor says she’s optimistic there will be a favorable outcome in Mexico’s GMO corn dispute. “We’re still on track to have that final panel decision by the end of the year. [Read More…]

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Iowa farmer says 2024 corn crop was worst she’s ever raised

A north-central Iowa farmer says the 2024 harvest has been disappointing. “Last year I had the best crop I’ve ever had in corn and this year I had the worst.” April Hemmes tells Brownfield it [Read More…]

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Naig discusses quick harvest season

Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says farmers have had very few weather interruptions this harvest season. “I can’t really remember a season where we didn’t at least have some pause in some part of the [Read More…]

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Kansas governor says wildfire threat remains a concern

Drought conditions have worsened in Kansas and the state’s top official says the threat of wildfires remain a concern. Gov. Laura Kelly tells Brownfield… “I think we’ll be spending some time and effort and resources [Read More…]

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Soybean crush, corn for ethanol use up on year

The USDA reports another strong month for soybean crush use. 187 million bushels of soybeans were crushed in September, up 9 million on the month and 12 million on the year, with producers encouraged by [Read More…]

Jennifer Garner channels her beloved ’13 Going on 30′ character for Halloween

ABC/Frank Micelotta Jennifer Garner delighted fans this Halloween by stepping back into the shoes of one of her most beloved characters. The actress took to Instagram on Wednesday to reveal her costume as Jenna Rink from 13 Going on 30. [Read More…]

Regina Hall to produce unscripted programming with MGM Alternative, including ‘Girls Trip’-inspired game show

Sonja Flemming/CBS Regina Hall is taking her production skills to the next level. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress teamed with MGM Alternative of Amazon MGM Studios to develop and produce true crime shows, docuseries and [Read More…]

‘The Traitors’ returns to Peacock for season 3 in January

Peacock With a new Emmy trophy under its sporran, the reality series phenomenon The Traitors is returning to Peacock for a third season on Jan. 9. Host Alan Cumming returns to lead a new all-star cast [Read More…]

Jude Law spills some tea about ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’

Lucasfilm Jude Law got to step into that galaxy far, far away with his lead role in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, which debuts Dec. 3 on Disney+. For a fan, it left him “giddy,” he [Read More…]

Bill Burr and Charli XCX kick off ‘SNL”s November shows

NBCUniversal Saturday Night Live has revealed the first hosts for November. SNL announced that comedian and Mandalorian star Bill Burr will host the sketch show for the second time on Nov. 9, in what will be [Read More…]

US economy grew at robust pace in third quarter

James Marshall via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. economy grew at a robust pace over three months ending in September, slowing slightly from the previous quarter but continuing to dispel any concern about [Read More…]

Subway sued for allegedly shorting customers on meat, ‘false and misleading advertisements’