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Determined demonstrators take to Pittsburgh streets after Antwon Rose’s funeral
Justin Merriman/Getty Images(PITTSBURGH) — One day after the funeral for Antwon Rose — an African-American teen killed by police — determined demonstrators returned to the streets of Pittsburgh. Patricia Bates said she is protesting Tuesday [Read More…]
Wrong Red Hen getting tarred and feathered over Sarah Sanders controversy
WJLA(WASHINGTON) — The Red Hen, a Washington, D.C., restaurant, is scrambling to make clear to diners that it’s not the same henhouse embroiled in a White House squabble. In a case of mistaken identity, The [Read More…]
DNA on gum, water bottle leads to DJ’s arrest 26 years after teacher killed
Lancaster County Prison(NEW YORK) — DNA recovered from a DJ’s gum and water bottle has led to his arrest in connection with the killing of a Pennsylvania teacher 26 years ago, according to prosecutors. Raymond [Read More…]
Teacher’s last wish for backpacks at funeral inspires thousands
Brad Johnson(FORSYTH, Ga.) — A beloved educator’s wish at her funeral for backpacks filled with school supplies has attracted attention as far away as Great Britain. Georgia teacher Tammy Waddell, 58, died June 9 after [Read More…]
Pawnee fire burns in Northern California as heat wave expands
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Pawnee fire in Northern California has burned 10,500 acres and destroyed 22 structures, as winds and hot weather fuel the flames. Over 1,000 people have been evacuated and the [Read More…]
Prince William makes poignant visit to Israel’s Holocaust memorial
Tim Rooke – Pool/Getty Images(LONDON) — Prince William started his three-day tour of the Holy Land with a visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. The Jerusalem memorial also [Read More…]
Getting the biggest raise you can
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Before you gear up to ask your boss for a raise, “Shark Tank” stars and business gurus Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec shared some of their top tips and must-know [Read More…]
‘Shark Tanks’s stars teach you how to get the biggest raise possible
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Before you gear up to ask your boss for a raise, “Shark Tank” stars and business gurus Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec shared some of their top tips and must-know [Read More…]
Legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin overwhelmed by ‘sorrow’ amid nasty legal battle with his children
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for ‘The Man who Unlocked the Universe’ (NEW YORK) — Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, said he was overwhelmed with “sorrow” when two of his three adult [Read More…]
‘From humble beginnings’: The story behind America’s next Medal of Honor recipient
Pauline Conner(NEW YORK) — When 89-year-old Pauline Conner of Clinton County, Kentucky, learned that her husband would receive the Medal of Honor, she thought it was a scam. Pauline was told that she would receive [Read More…]
These black-and-white rainbow cookies are perfect for Pride Month
Zoe Moore/ABC News(NEW YORK) — The classic black-and-white cookie you know and love just got a rainbow upgrade. Dana’s Bakery has been putting a fun spin on classic desserts since 2012, and its latest creation, [Read More…]
These black-and-white rainbow cookies are perfect for Pride Month
Zoe Moore/ABC News(NEW YORK) — The classic black-and-white cookie you know and love just got a rainbow upgrade. Dana’s Bakery has been putting a fun spin on classic desserts since 2012, and its latest creation, [Read More…]
Woman removed from Spirit flight after profanity-laced tirade
Chianti Washington (MINNEAPOLIS) — After a Minneapolis-bound Spirit Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Rochester, Minnesota, to assist a sick passenger, a woman on the flight erupted into a profanity-laced tirade, marching up and [Read More…]
Police dog sniffs out $10 million worth of drugs
Chicago Police Department(CHICAGO) — A police dog helped officers in Chicago recover more than 1,500 pounds of narcotics with an estimated street value in excess of $10 million. The dog smelled the drugs during a [Read More…]
Wisconsin farmers haying and spraying
The USDA says most of Wisconsin’s farmers were spraying and haying when weather permitted last week. Some Far southern Wisconsin had rain limit access to fields, and far northern Wisconsin experienced widespread flood damage from [Read More…]
Michigan soybeans 75 percent good to excellent
According to the USDA, barley and dry beans continue to progress. Barley is 89 percent planted and dry beans are 78 percent planted. Oats benefited from rainfall last week and are 90 percent emerged. Corn [Read More…]
North, South Korea moving on joint projects including reunions of families
iStock/Thinkstock(SEOUL) — A mass reunion of families separated by the North-South Korea border. Restoration of severed military communications lines. Joint transportation projects between the two countries. North and South Korean officials are charging ahead with [Read More…]
‘A better system would allow us to keep families together’: Border Patrol chief
ABCNews.com(MCALLEN, Texas) — Border Patrol agents have faced a “huge challenge” over the past two weeks as the Trump administration vowed to separate families who crossed the southwest border illegally and then reversed course, according [Read More…]
Missouri legislature passes bills important to farmers
https://brownfieldagnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180625_MoSoySpotlight_Wasser.mp3 The Missouri Legislature passed the Missouri Clean Water Law agriculture exemption for stormwater runoff. Tom Steever spoke to Casey Wasser, Policy Director, Missouri Soybean Association, who says it’s important because even though farmers try [Read More…]
Senate farm bill on the floor Tuesday
The Senate farm bill discussion starts Tuesday. Senators passed a cloture vote late Monday, which set the rules for debate and opens the door for possible amendments. The Senate farm bill is labeled as HR-2, [Read More…]