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CVS rolls out pilot membership program in Boston
CVS Health(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) — CVS Pharmacy is testing out a new membership program for its customers in Boston. The pilot membership rewards program, called CarePass, offers its members several incentives, including free delivery on most [Read More…]

Human remains found at Vatican embassy
iStock/Thinkstock(ROME) — Human remains found during construction at a Vatican property in Rome may help to unfold the mystery behind the disappearance of two teenage girls. The Vatican says workers found the remains during the renovations [Read More…]

World’s tallest statue unveiled in India
SAM PANTHAKY/AFP/Getty Images(LONDON) — The prime minister of India on Wednesday unveiled the world’s largest statue, dedicated to Sardar Patel, a nationalist who helped unite modern India after its independence from Britain. “We are doing [Read More…]

Dog-friendly bar chain seeks intern to play with puppies for $100 an hour
iStock/Thinkstock(FORT WORTH, Texas) — If you love dogs, you might think about moving to Texas. Mutts Canine Cantina has posted on Instagram about a “legit” dream job: playing with puppies all day, for $100 an [Read More…]

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle take part in traditional Maori ‘powhiri’
Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage(ROTORUA, New Zealand) — During the final day of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal Down Under tour, the couple spent time in Rotorua, New Zealand, where they learned more about the Maori culture [Read More…]

Weather alerts issued in 10 states ahead of massive storm
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Ahead of a massive storm system, 10 states are under weather alerts Wednesday morning, with heavy, wet snow falling in the Rockies and flooding expected in the Ohio River Valley. The [Read More…]

Brazil’s planting season is off to a fast start
Soybean planting in Brazil is off to a record fast start in many areas of the country. Market analyst Arlan Suderman with INTL FCStone says that’s significant. “Because that means soybeans available for export a [Read More…]

Market expert predicts fewer soybean acres next spring
A market specialist expects a shift away from soybean acres next spring. Todd Hubbs with the University of Illinois says, “We might be seeing with profiting margins narrowing in a lot of crops some switch back [Read More…]

United Arab Emirates dairy finds profit in making its own consumer products
The largest dairy operation in the United Arab Emirates stays profitable by making its own consumer products. Dr. Ahmed El Tigani with Al Rawabi Dairy Company tells Brownfield it was hard to make a profit [Read More…]

Bovine TB found on Wisconsin dairy farm
Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian has quarantined a Dane County dairy herd after tests confirmed bovine tuberculosis in two animals. State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle says, “Meat inspectors identified a carcass during a routine slaughter inspection earlier this [Read More…]

Though Khashoggi never suspected he might be in mortal danger, he was apprehensive about visiting the consulate
Chris McGrath/Getty Images(LONDON) — By the time slain Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared inside Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, his fears that he might be detained — or worse — for his criticism of [Read More…]

Video captures day care teachers in St. Louis encouraging children to fight
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A mother, frustrated by what she deems as inaction by authorities, is suing a day care center in St. Louis, Missouri, after surveillance and iPad footage captured teachers encouraging preschool-age children to [Read More…]

US missionary killed in Cameroon in what family says was ‘targeted’ attack
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — An American missionary was shot and killed in Cameroon Tuesday, his brother confirmed to ABC News, and his family says they believe he was targeted amid growing violence in the West African country. [Read More…]

Perdue says he doesn’t advise congress on farm bill
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he doesn’t advise lawmakers on the farm bill. The House and Senate farm bill versions are still in conference committee, “They’re more than capable. They’re the legislative branch. And this [Read More…]

Forage insurance deadline nears
Drought and forage losses in recent years have brought more attention to forage insurance. University of Missouri economist Ryan Millhollin tells Brownfield the drought of 2012 got the interest going and the number of buyers [Read More…]

Investigators probe deaths of Saudi sisters found bound together with tape in the Hudson River
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The two sisters whose bodies were found bound together with tape in the Hudson River were from Saudi Arabia, the New York City Police Department said Tuesday. Tala Farea, 16, and Rotana [Read More…]

NATO shows off firepower in its largest war games since end of the Cold War
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — NATO on Tuesday began the main phase of its largest military exercises since the end of the Cold War in a display of force meant to underline the alliance’s ability to deter [Read More…]

Driver charged with reckless homicide in crash at school bus stop that killed identical twin brothers and sister
WLS(ROCHESTER, Ind.) — Three children from the same family were killed and a fourth child was seriously injured Tuesday morning when they were struck by a pickup truck as they were about to board a [Read More…]

Trump greeted by protesters as he visits Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue
Jeff Swensen/Getty Images(PITTSBURGH) — President Donald Trump and the first lady, joined by the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and daughter Ivanka Trump, visited Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue Tuesday afternoon in the wake of the [Read More…]

16-year-old accused of gunning down classmate after bullying ‘escalated out of control’ makes 1st court appearance
iStock/Thinkstock(CHARLOTTE) — A 16-year-old boy accused of gunning down his classmate in their North Carolina high school made his first appearance in court Tuesday. Ninth-grader Jatwan Cuffie, 16, allegedly shot and killed tenth-grader Bobby Mckeithen, [Read More…]