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Woman Cosby convicted of sexually assaulting wants ‘justice as the court sees fit’
Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images(NORRISTOWN, Pa.) — A sentencing hearing for comedian Bill Cosby began Monday as women who said he drugged and physically took advantage of them, including one whom he was convicted of sexually assaulting, [Read More…]
Officer accused of killing man in wrong apartment is fired: Chief
iStock/Thinkstock(DALLAS) — A Dallas police officer charged with manslaughter in the wrong apartment fatal shooting of a man was fired Monday morning, according to an email sent by Police Chief Rene Hall. Officer Amber Guyger, [Read More…]
Halloween costume celebrates the ultimate form of rejection
Party City(NEW YORK) — A Halloween costume poking fun at the devastating act of “ghosting” now exists. The outfit, sold on PartyCity.com, lists a string of eager, unanswered text messages including question marks and “R [Read More…]
Several new record highs in cold storage update
The USDA says there were record amounts of beef, poultry, and cheese in cold storage at the end of August. Beef supplies were reported at 503.449 million pounds, an increase of 6% on the year [Read More…]
Elderly man found alive in apartment days after fire ravages DC senior living facility
Cpl. Damon A. Mclean/Marine Corps.(WASHINGTON) — A 74-year-old man has been found alive in an apartment building in Washington, D.C., five days after it was nearly gutted by fire, officials said. The senior citizen was [Read More…]
Bill Cosby’s sentencing hearing begins with debate over his designation as a sexually violent predator
Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images(NORRISTOWN, Pa.) — A sentencing hearing for comedian Bill Cosby began Monday as women who say he drugged and physically took advantage of them, including one he was convicted of sexually assaulting, filled [Read More…]
Dozens of distressed migrants in limbo after Panama withdraws rescue ship’s registration at sea
iStock/Thinkstock(ROME) — Dozens of distressed survivors aboard a migrant rescue ship in the deadly Mediterranean Sea were in limbo after Panama withdrew the vessel’s registration amid Italian complaints about such ships that one official has [Read More…]
Teen rescued after 49 days adrift at sea on a floating fish trap
ABC News(OSAKA, Japan) — An Indonesian teenager has been rescued after 49 days lost at sea on a floating fish trap. Aldi Novel Adilang, 19, was living on and operating the fish trap, known locally [Read More…]
New tariffs go into effect
As expected, the United States and China imposed new tariffs on each other’s goods today, ratcheting up the trade war between the two countries. The U.S. imposed ten percent tariffs on 200 billion dollars worth [Read More…]
Farm Bureau/Rural Mutual Insurance Dairy Revenue Protection seminar
Brownfield’s Larry Lee will be in Wausau, Wisconsin on September 25 for the Farm Bureau/Rural Mutual Insurance Dairy Revenue Protection seminar. Continue reading Farm Bureau/Rural Mutual Insurance Dairy Revenue Protection seminar at Brownfield Ag [Read More…]
Another solid week for corn export inspections
The USDA reports that as of the week ending September 20th, corn export inspections for the 2018/19 marketing year remain ahead of the 2017/18 pace, while sorghum, soybeans, and wheat continue to lag. The relatively [Read More…]
2018 Export Exchange
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp will be in Minneapolis, Minnesota Tuesday, Oct. 23rd for the 2018 Export Exchange, Co-sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Growth Energy, and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). Continue reading 2018 Export [Read More…]
Ag Technology Media Tour in Canada
Brownfield’s Ken Anderson will be on the ground for an Ag Technology Media Tour in Guelph, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Calgary, Canada November 11-17, 2018. Global Affairs Canada organized the tour. Continue reading Ag Technology Media [Read More…]
Dallas police officer fired after fatal shooting at wrong apartment: Chief
iStock/Thinkstock(DALLAS) — A Dallas police officer charged with manslaughter in the wrong apartment fatal shooting of a man was fired Monday morning, according to an email sent by Police Chief Rene Hall. Officer Amber Guyger, [Read More…]
69-year-old stabbed in the neck in unprovoked attack at Metrolink station, suspect detained
Southern California Regional Rail Authority(RIVERSIDE, Calif.) — A suspect has been detained for allegedly stabbing a man in the neck in an unprovoked attack at a Southern California Metrolink station, police said. The suspect was [Read More…]
Florence flooding far from over: Residents prepare to evacuate amid cresting rivers
Twitter/@SCEMD(HORRY, S.C.) — Florence flooding is far from over. Ten days after the deadly hurricane hit, rivers are continuing to crest and some South Carolina residents are preparing to evacuate. In Horry County, South Carolina, [Read More…]
Bill Cosby’s day of reckoning as he arrives in court for sentencing on sexual assault conviction
Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images(NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania) — Anticipation inside and outside a Pennsylvania courthouse was growing Monday morning as Bill Cosby arrived for sentencing as the first major celebrity convicted in the #MeToo era for sexually abusing [Read More…]
Managing crop residue to help boost yields
For some farmers, actively managing crop residue can help to improve yields for the next growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Beck’s Hybrids field agronomist Luke Schulte will share how it can help farmers [Read More…]
Forbes AgTech tour/field demo day
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Sites will be on the ground for the Forbes AgTech tour/field demo day on Wednesday, September 26 in Indianapolis, IN. Stops include Corteva Agriscience, Elanco, and Beck’s Hybrids. Continue reading Forbes AgTech [Read More…]
Vladimir Putin’s most prominent critic, Alexey Navalny, is let out of a Russian jail, then arrested again
iStock/Thinkstock(MOSCOW) — Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, was released from jail and then immediately arrested again on charges of calling for unsanctioned protests. Navalny was met by police officers at the door of [Read More…]