Year: 2026
California wildfire victims tell David Muir about struggle to rebuild a year after blaze
World News Tonight anchor David Muir speaks with Alessandro Vigilante who lost his Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 wildfires. ABC News (CALIFORNIA) — A year ago, the deadly wildfires in Southern California left behind [Read More…]
Harvey Weinstein would consider pleading guilty, defense says; tentative trial date set
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court on August 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A judge in New York has set a tentative date [Read More…]
Former Uvalde educator recounts asking 911, ‘Where are the cops?’ in emotional testimony
A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24,2022 during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 05, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images (CORPUS [Read More…]
What to know about Renee Good, 37-year-old woman killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting
People tend to a memorial for Renee Nicole Good near the site of her shooting on January 8, 2026 in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) (MINNEAPOLIS) — Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother and Minneapolis resident, has [Read More…]
US attorney who subpoenaed Letitia James lacked ‘lawful authority,’ judge rules
New York Attorney General Letitia James stands silently during a press conference at the office of the Attorney General, on Dec. 15, 2025, in New York. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images, FILE) (NEW YORK) — Subpoenas [Read More…]
House to vote on Obamacare subsidies extension after 9 Republicans help get bill to the floor
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks as U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) looks on during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on January 08, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin [Read More…]
Could Venezuelan oil bring down US gas prices? Experts weigh in
A gas pump is seen in a vehicle on November 26, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted the opportunity for U.S. companies to extract and [Read More…]
Indiana Pork raises concerns over proposed ultra-processed food ban in public schools
The executive director of Indiana Pork says the organization is concerned new proposed legislation could impact the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. Josh Trenary says House Bill 1137 would ban 13 ultra-processed food ingredients in [Read More…]
Farmer says unclear trade enforcement could hurt ag exports
A farmer says the lack of details and enforcement mechanisms in last year’s trade frameworks could derail any progress that’s been made. Jan TenBensel says it’s a major concern. “These agreements can take years to [Read More…]
Row crop profits under pressure as grain markets tighten faster than normal
A grain and oilseed analyst with Terrain says row crop profitability could come down to luck for many farmers this year. Marc Rosenbaum says margins for corn, soybean, and wheat are expected to hover near breakeven. “Some folks [Read More…]
Yield adjustments are expected in January USDA report
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says USDA is expected to lower corn and soybean yields in the upcoming supply and demand report. “We don’t get a great picture of that yield until [Read More…]
October ethanol, DDGS export numbers solid
Ethanol exports continued to hold to their record pace late in 2025. The Renewable Fuels Association says 185 million gallons of ethanol were exported during October, rising 25% from September, reflecting the ongoing solid demand [Read More…]
The US experienced nearly two dozen billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2025
Cal Fire Firefighters do a prescribed burn ahead of oncoming new wildfire called ‘Hughes Fire’ as it tore through northern Los Angeles County, burning over 9,000 acres just hours after it was first reported in [Read More…]
Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela
Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, following an all-Senate briefing on Venezuela at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In a [Read More…]
‘The Pitt’ renewed for season 3 on HBO Max
Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby in season 2 of ‘The Pitt.’ (Warrick Page/HBO Max) The Pitt is coming back for season 3. HBO Max renewed the popular, Emmy-winning procedural medical drama series for a third [Read More…]
Aberdeen Man Indicted on 85 Criminal Counts When Committed as a State Employee
A 68 year old man from Aberdeen has been indicted on 85 total felony and misdemeanor counts that include Solicitation of Second Degree Rape, Possession of Child Pornography, Dissemination of Image or Recording – Victim [Read More…]
NASA may end ISS mission early due to medical situation
Crew-11 mission astronauts walk out of the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building before heading to pad 39A for launch to the International Space Station (ISS) at the Kennedy Space Center on August 1, [Read More…]
New York Gov. Hochul proposes legislation to block 3D printing of guns
Confiscated “ghost guns” are displayed before a news conference with New York Mayor Eric Adams and Attorney General Letitia James and others to announce a new lawsuit against “ghost gun” distributors on June 29, 2022 [Read More…]
Harvey Weinstein to appear at critical hearing that could grant him new trial
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court on August 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein is due to return to a Manhattan courtroom [Read More…]
2 dead, 6 wounded after shooting outside Salt Lake City funeral; no suspects in custody
Sheila Paras/Getty Images (SALT LAKE CITY) — Police in Salt Lake City said two people are dead and six others wounded after a shooting outside a funeral on Wednesday evening. No suspects are in custody [Read More…]