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7-year-old girl dies in custody of U.S. Border Patrol
iStock/Thinkstock(EL PASO, Texas) — About a week ago, a 7-year-old girl, taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody while attempting to cross into the United States with her father, died after suffering a high fever and [Read More…]

Officer shot dead, K9 critically hurt after traffic stop turns into chase, says police chief
kali9/iStock(NEW YORK) — Police in Georgia are mourning the loss of an officer who was shot dead after a traffic stop turned into a foot chase Thursday night, authorities said. Dekalb County Police Chief James [Read More…]

Educating the next generation
Early education prepares the next generation of agriculturalists. In this managing for profit, we will learn how taking advantage of early educational opportunities can better prepare the next generation for work in agriculture. Darren Wallice [Read More…]

Royal families share their Christmas card photos
OWEN HUMPHREYS/AFP/Getty Images(LONDON) — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis and a never-before-seen photo of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at their wedding reception are all featured on the royals’ Christmas cards this year. [Read More…]

Storm crossing country moves into Southeast with heavy rain, flooding
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A storm system crossing the country dropped more than 4 inches of rain in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Thursday and snow in parts of Abilene, Texas. As the storm moves east, [Read More…]

NY sues Target, Walmart for selling toy jewelry kits high in lead
CPSC(NEW YORK) — New York State is suing the Target Corporation, Walmart Inc., and importer LaRose Industries, for allegedly selling a toy jewelry kit containing lead levels up to 10 times higher than the federal [Read More…]

Four adults who entered WV mine could face felony charges
ABC News(CLEAR CREEK, W.Va.) — The four people who illegally entered a West Virginia mine, where they were trapped for days, could face felony charges if investigators determine they had intended to steal copper, authorities [Read More…]

Mother of US student stabbed to death in Netherlands ‘totally in shock’
Facebook/Sarah Papenheim(ROTTERDAM, Netherlands) — Donee Odegard knew what happened the minute two sheriffs showed up at her door. She’d been through it before. The authorities asked her a few questions about her daughter, Sarah Papenheim, [Read More…]

MaxMara reportedly bringing back Nancy Pelosi’s viral fire-colored coat
Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — After Nancy Pelosi walked out of the White House in a fire-red, high-collared coat earlier this week after a contentious meeting with President Trump, her sartorial statement [Read More…]

Perdue says passage of farm bill good news
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the new farm bill approved by Congress provides helpful provisions, and much needed security, for ag producers. He calls the 2018 version an “evolutionary” farm bill, “It builds on the [Read More…]

Cattle futures steady ahead of widespread cash business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures closed mostly steady to firm as the market waits for direction from the cash trade. Feeder cattle futures found some support in the days weaker move in corn. [Read More…]

New partnership to enhance Wendy’s beef supply chain
Wendy’s Company has announced enhancements to its beef supply chain. The restaurant is partnering with the Progressive Beef program to improve its beef supply chain accountability, transparency, and traceability. The program will focus on cattle [Read More…]

A surprising November equipment sales report
Despite a softening ag economy, US ag equipment sales have remained mostly positive. Curt Blades, with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, says overall equipment sales have been resilient, largely because farmers are in a replacement [Read More…]

Soybeans down, waiting for more sales to China
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA Thursday confirmed China did buy 1,130,000 tons of U.S. beans, less than the 5 million to 8 million expected, and while more sales announcements [Read More…]

Senate votes to stop US support for Yemen war, condemns Saudi crown prince
CIL868/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Senate voted Thursday to withdraw U.S. military assistance for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen in a 56-41 vote, a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump for his steadfast defense of the kingdom [Read More…]

Suspect in deadly shooting in France ‘neutralized’ during standoff with police, authorities say
Ben185/iStock(PARIS) — The suspect in a deadly shooting in France has been “neutralized” after a standoff with police, French officials said. Cherif Chekatt, 29, is the suspected gunman who killed 3 and injured another 13 [Read More…]

Google Maps launches transit option for Lime e-scooters and bikes in 13 cities
Google (NEW YORK) — Lime, the e-bike and scooter company, will be integrated into Google Maps as a transportation option and launched in 13 cities around the globe, the companies said. Icons for available Lime [Read More…]

Amazon, big box stores offering special speedy holiday shipping leading up to Christmas
D-Keine/iStock(NEW YORK) — Attention last-minute Christmas shoppers, there’s still time to get all your gifts before Dec. 25 thanks to online retailers adjusting their rush shipping promotions. Amazon announced Thursday it would extend its holiday [Read More…]

Bomb threats demanding bitcoin funds reported across the country, authorities say
TinaFields/iStock(NEW YORK) — Multiple bomb threats have been reported across the country, according to authorities. The New York Police Department said it was monitoring multiple bomb threats sent electronically to various locations throughout the city. [Read More…]

White House unveils new strategy for Africa to counter Russian and Chinese influence
omersukrugoksu/iStock(WASHINGTON) — National security adviser John Bolton unveiled the Trump administration’s new strategy for Africa as it works to counter Russia and China, as they expand their financial, political and military investments across the continent. [Read More…]