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CPTPP increases pressure to begin negotiations with Japan
With the CPTPP agreement—the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement—now in effect, there is increased pressure on the U.S. to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement with Japan. USDA undersecretary for trade Ted McKinney says Japan is [Read More…]
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Russia detains US citizen on suspicion of spying
ronniechua/iStock(MOSCOW) — Russian authorities have detained an American citizen over accusations of spying, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). In a short statement, the agency noted that the FSB detained a U.S. citizen named [Read More…]
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‘We won’t rest’: Police release photo of suspect’s truck in ‘unprovoked’ killing of 7-year-old Texas girl
Harris County Sheriffs Office(HARRIS COUNTY, Texas) — Texas authorities released a surveillance image of a pickup truck the man suspected of killing a 7-year-old girl was driving the day of the apparent “unprovoked” attack. Jazmine [Read More…]
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Wind Chill Advisory issued January 01 at 8:03AM MST until January 01 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below to 35 below zero. * WHERE…Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota, [Read More…]
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Kim Jong Un warns US in New Year’s address
Pyeongyang Press Corps/Pool/Getty Images(SEOUL, South Korea) — Kim Jong Un says he is ready to sit down again with President Donald Trump — but also warned the United States against imposing more sanctions. During his [Read More…]
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In ‘unprecedented’ speech, Kim Jong Un says North Korea is ready for another summit with US, but warns against sanctions
Pyeongyang Press Corps/Pool/Getty Images(SEOUL, South Korea) — Kim Jong Un says he is ready to sit down again with President Donald Trump — but also warned the United States against imposing more sanctions. During his [Read More…]
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‘We have had a lion attack’: 911 call released from deadly mauling as employees left ‘traumatized’
Courtesy family of Alexandra Black(BURLINGTON, N.C.) — “We have had a lion attack,” a woman calmly told 911 when a young, newly-hired intern was mauled at an animal center in North Carolina. The lion was [Read More…]
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Market analyst looks ahead to 2019
A market analyst is expecting 2019 will have some challenges for agriculture. Rich Feltes with R.J. O’Brien says, “South America is on their way to a large crop. Twenty-million ton plus increase in corn, same in [Read More…]
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A look ahead into 2019
The New Year brings with it a great deal of hope, but it is starting out with some uncertainty because of trade issues and a government shutdown, which impacts USDA reports and services. We’ll take [Read More…]
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Teen commits suicide after accidentally shooting and killing friend, police say
WSB(LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.) — One teenager was accidentally shot, and another committed suicide in related tragedies hours before ringing in the new year in Georgia. A group of teens had gathered at a “makeshift shed” in [Read More…]
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Misty Copeland surprises 7-year-old ballerina who raised money to donate books
@TheTinyDiplomat/Twitter(WASHINGTON) — Havana Chapman-Edwards, a young activist and avid book enthusiast, has been determined to change the world since birth, says her mom Bethany Edwards. Of course that’s only seven years. So when Chapman-Edwards teamed [Read More…]
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New attractions are coming to Walt Disney World in 2019
ABC News(ORLANDO) — With a new year comes new adventures at Walt Disney World! Walt Disney World is known for bringing the biggest surprises and the most magical creations to its parks. Some of its [Read More…]
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Wind Chill Advisory issued January 01 at 2:52AM MST until January 01 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below to 35 below zero. * WHERE…Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota, [Read More…]
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Wind Chill Advisory issued December 31 at 8:10PM MST until January 01 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south [Read More…]
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Alleged dragging, shoving of children in migrant centers under investigation: Sheriff’s department
John Moore/Getty Images(PHOENIX) — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department is investigating footage of unaccompanied children allegedly being dragged and shoved inside a shelter in Arizona. The videos, first published by The Arizona Republic, appear to [Read More…]
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Authorities plead for community’s help in identifying man who fatally shot 7-year-old riding in car
KTRK-TV(HOUSTON) — Police in Harris County, Texas, are continuing their search for the man who opened fire on a car full of children, killing 7-year-old girl Jazmine Barnes and injuring her mother, as the group [Read More…]
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Wind Chill Advisory issued December 31 at 4:08PM MST until January 01 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING… …WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Blowing snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Little additional snow accumulation. Winds [Read More…]
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‘You took my life away’: Father speaks out after daughter, grandchildren and ex-wife killed in shooting
avid_creative/Getty Images(ST. CHARLES, Mo.) — A man whose daughter, two grandchildren and ex-wife were all fatally shot, allegedly by his daughter’s boyfriend, is now grappling with why this happened. “The whole thing is confusing,” said [Read More…]
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 4:08PM MST until December 31 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING… …WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Blowing snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Little additional snow accumulation. Winds [Read More…]
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Wind Chill Advisory issued December 31 at 4:08PM MST until January 01 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING… …WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Blowing snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Little additional snow accumulation. Winds [Read More…]