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Police make multiple arrests after 76 people overdose on K-2 at Connecticut park
WTNH-TV(NEW HAVEN, N.H.) — Connecticut police have made multiple arrests in connection with 76 overdose cases at a New Haven park. First responders found numerous people who appeared to have overdosed on the New Haven [Read More…]
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Swimmer bitten by shark off coast of Cape Cod, officials say
iStock/Thinkstock(CAPE COD, Mass.) — A beach on the coast of Cape Cod has been closed after a swimmer was bitten by a shark, officials said. The coastal town of Truro announced that Longnook Beach has [Read More…]
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Pregnant mom, 2 young daughters vanish in Colorado; police vow to ‘not rest until we have the answers’
Town of Frederick, CO(FREDERICK, Colo.) — A pregnant Colorado mother and her two young daughters have mysteriously vanished — and local police are vowing to “not rest until we have the answers.” Shanann Watts, 34, [Read More…]
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More details on trade relief package coming soon
USDA Trade Under Secretary Ted McKinney says farmers can expect more details on the $12 billion trade relief package by the end of the month. He tells Brownfield farmers will need to sign up for [Read More…]
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Disagreements remain on SNAP work requirements
Two of the Illinois congressional delegation serving on the Farm Bill Conference Committee maintain differing views on the nutrition title of that legislation. Republican Rodney Davis supports the food stamp work and job training requirements [Read More…]
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Fordyce: Droughts are awful things
The head of the Farm Service Agency says much of the Corn Belt looks good, and he’s looking for options in those areas that are not getting rain. In the last two weeks, Richard Fordyce [Read More…]
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Cattle futures up ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, both live and feeder cattle futures closed higher on speculative buying interest, largely based on a hope for firmer demand. August live cattle closed $.35 higher at $108.32 and October [Read More…]
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Soybeans down, watching weather
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, in addition to the higher U.S. Dollar index and losses in non-ag commodities and the broader market. The trade is watching weather, with some dry parts [Read More…]
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Reservations required: London McDonald’s goes luxe for a day
Molly Hunter/ABC News(LONDON) — Now that’s what you call a happy meal. Imagine walking into a McDonald’s fast food restaurant to find white tablecloths, a string quartet playing, a smartly-dressed maître d’ to see you [Read More…]
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Trump’s tariffs make lumber more expensive as California recovers from wildfires
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — As hundreds of families begin rebuilding after their homes were destroyed or damaged by the wildfires in California the Trump administration’s trade policies could increase the price tag for building new homes. More [Read More…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]