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Survivors of Italy bridge collapse share dramatic tales of escape
iStock/Thinkstock(GENOA, Italy) — As the death toll continues to climb from a highway bridge collapse in northwest Italy, survivors spoke to reporters about how they managed to escape the catastrophe unscathed. Afifi Idriss, a Moroccan [Read More…]
Settlement finalized for Native American farmers/ranchers
A settlement has been finalized for Native American farmers and ranchers, stemming back to a civil rights case against the USDA. The reported $266 Million dollars will go to the new Native American Agriculture Fund. [Read More…]
CME milk futures down, some cash dairy up
Milk futures were down and cash dairy prices were mostly steady to up at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Wednesday. August Class Three milk was down $.02 at $15.00. September was down $.11 to $16.02. October [Read More…]
Be a good showman
Commentary It’s state fair week for many of us in the heartland of America. One of my favorite events at the both county and state fairs is the livestock showmanship competition. Although the showmanship competition [Read More…]
Welcome rainfall for most across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, showery weather is occurring across large sections of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri. The rain is especially beneficial for pastures and soybeans in drought-affected areas of the southwestern Corn Belt. On [Read More…]
Farmer says proposed health ordinance would put him out of business
A central Missouri farmer says a proposed health ordinance in his county would put him out of business. George Monk and his son have a diversified farm with 60 cows, a few soybean acres and custom [Read More…]
Pregnant mom, 2 young daughters vanish in Colorado; FBI assistance sought
Town of Frederick, CO(FREDERICK, Colo.) — A pregnant Colorado mother and her two young daughters have mysteriously vanished — and now the local police department has asked federal authorities and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation [Read More…]
Gun-toting 13-year-old runaway hit with stun gun by Alabama police, authorities say
iStock/Thinkstock(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — Police used a Taser on a 13-year-old gun-toting runaway in Alabama, whom authorities say fled from police as they approached him and reached into his pocket before being shocked and taken into [Read More…]
Employee fired after booting black girls from New Jersey gift shop
ABC(POINT PLEASANT, N.J) — A New Jersey gift shop employee has been fired after she told seven black girls they were not welcome and ordered them to leave the store. A video posted online showing [Read More…]
London authorities mull making car-free area around Houses of Parliament after alleged terror attack
Jack Taylor/Getty Images(LONDON) — The morning after a 29-year-old man allegedly crashed his silver Ford Fiesta outside the Houses of Parliament, authorities are discussing the possibility of making the area a car-free zone. Speaking on [Read More…]
Sexual assault survivors react to report condemning alleged abuse by hundreds of ‘predator priests’
iStock/Thinkstock(HARRISBURG, Pa.) — Sexual assault survivors shared their stories after a Pennsylvania grand jury report accused hundreds of Roman Catholic priests of assaulting children. Speaking at a news conference Tuesday, several of them detailed heart-wrenching [Read More…]
‘Bittersweet day’ as Stoneman Douglas students return to school 6 months after mass shooting: Superintendent
Joe Raedle/Getty Images(PARKLAND, Fla.) — Wednesday marked a “bittersweet day” for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students who returned to class for the first time since the February massacre, the superintendent said. “Everyone’s glad to [Read More…]
Girl sneaks $350 toy order on Amazon, mom has her donate items to children’s hospital
Courtesy Catherine Lunt(SALT LAKE CITY) — This 6-year-old girl has put our shopping game to shame. Katelyn Lunt, a first-grader from Utah, recently ordered $350 worth of Barbies and a toy pony from her mother’s [Read More…]
What can you learn from farmers about food?
The group Common Ground hosted a dinner for nutritionists, fitness trainers, chefs and other “food influencers” on a Nebraska farm. Hilary Maricle with Common Ground says they explained the hot-button topics from GMOs to antibiotic use [Read More…]
Learn the best tips to negotiate more vacation days at work
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — It’s August, and if you feel like you’re stuck at the office while everyone else is on vacation, you’re actually not alone. American employees forfeited 212 million paid vacation days in 2017, [Read More…]
Deaths up to 39 in Italian bridge collapse amid fear more of span could fall on any survivors
Awakening/Getty Images(GENOA, Italy) — The Italian port city of Genoa began two official days of mourning Wednesday amid an urgent search for survivors of a catastrophic bridge collapse that has claimed at least 39 lives, [Read More…]
New storm system in middle of country to bring rain to East by end of week
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The Northeast is finally getting a break from rain Wednesday and Thursday, but a new storm is on the way for Friday with more heavy rain. A deluge Tuesday morning left [Read More…]
Couple rescued from ice cave burned hair to keep warm: ‘We would’ve died’ in hours
Spencer and Jessica Christiansen(ALTA, Wyo.) — Out of fuel for fire and battling frostbite, a young couple says they were prepared to die when emergency officers rescued them from a freezing-cold ice cave over the [Read More…]
Parkland survivor Lauren Hogg on first day of school: ‘It’s never going to be normal again’
ABC News(PARKLAND, Fla.) — Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students are headed back to class today in Parkland, Florida, six months after 17 people were killed in a shooting. Some of the students returning spent [Read More…]
4 ways to relax at your office on National Relaxation Day
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Wednesday is National Relaxation Day. If you are stuck at work and missing out on a spa day or reading at the beach, relax, literally. We’ve got you covered. “Good Morning America” [Read More…]