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WTO Appellate Body shuts down; Nebraska Farm Bureau reacts
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body shut down Tuesday because of an impasse over judicial appointments, effectively stripping the WTO of its ability to issue trade rulings. Jordan Dux, director of national affairs with [Read More…]

Grassley receives assurances on biofuels plan
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s received assurances from the White House Office of Management and Budget that 2020 biofuel blending mandates will reflect the agreement reached in September between the Trump administration and biofuels [Read More…]

Better than expected yields provide bright spot for farmers
Better than expected yields have been a bright spot for farmers after a challenging year. Northwestern Indiana Farmer Kendell Culp wrapped up harvest around Thanksgiving. “Our yields were not as good as last year, [Read More…]

Senate won’t vote on USMCA until 2020
The House could vote on US Mexico Canada Agreement as early as next week, but the Senate won’t take up the trade deal until January. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters the senate will [Read More…]

A very cold, snow-covered upper Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, very cold weather prevails. Wednesday morning’s low temperatures plunged to 0° or below across large sections of Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, and the Dakotas. Although most of the Midwest is experiencing dry [Read More…]

Preview: Magic get ready for visit from LeBron James, Anthony Davis with Lakers in town
Things don’t get any easier for the Orlando Magic, who are back at home Wednesday night to take on the West-leading Los Angeles Lakers.

Celebrating 125 Years of Golf in America: Alabama
Jerry Pate, the 1974 U.S. Amateur and 1976 U.S. Open champion, discusses golf in Alabama.

Chris Broussard isn’t very confident that Carson Wentz can lead the Eagles to the playoffs
Chris Broussard talks about the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Carson Wentz and explains why he isn’t confident that Wentz can lead the team to the playoffs this season.

Nick Wright: Until Kawhi wins a title in LA he won’t have the impact he did in Toronto
Nick Wright and Chris Broussard talk about the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard and discuss if Kawhi will have the same championship impact for the Clippers that he had with the Raptors.

Cheerios adds heart shapes to cereal for first time in 40 years
General Mills, Cheerios(NEW YORK) — A beloved breakfast has created new shapes with its heart-healthy cereal for the first time. General Mills has transformed the iconic “Os” inside Cheerios into heart shapes to celebrate the [Read More…]

Russian boxers to boycott Olympics if sanctions not lifted
Russian boxers to boycott Olympics if sanctions not lifted

Wednesday’s Time Schedule
Wednesday Time Schedule

FIFA committee wants to recover cash from Michel Platini
FIFA committee wants to recover cash from Michel Platini

Slick morning commute in the Northeast, cold blast for Eastern US
ABC News(NEW YORK) — An Arctic cold front moved through the South Tuesday, dropping temperatures down near 40 degrees. A record high of 81 degrees was reported in Mobile, Alabama, Tuesday — and on Wednesday [Read More…]

Report: Gerrit Cole agrees to record nine-year deal with the Yankees
Allen Kee / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — The New York Yankees have reportedly snatched up free-agent pitcher Gerrit Cole. Sources tells ESPN the 29-year-old right-hander has agreed to a nine-year, $324 million deal with the [Read More…]

Plane carrying 1 of Liverpool’s owners skids off runway
A private jet carrying a member of the American ownership group of English soccer club Liverpool has skidded off the runway at an airport

Local Sports for Wednesday December 11th
Congrats to five area Class A volleyball players for being named Class A All-State Volleyball this season. Named to the First Team was Abby Brunsing, Junior outside hitter from Wagner. Named Second Team All-State was [Read More…]

Tigers GM Al Avila: Time to build back up (VIDEO)
Detroit rebuild is transitioning

Gardy at Winter Meetings (VIDEO)
His thoughts on the health of Miguel Cabrera

Skid hits 12 after Red Wings fall to Jets 5-1
Winnipeg pulls away with three second-period goals