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Santa Fe teen says best friend saved her life, sacrificed his own by shoving her into closet: ‘He’s a hero’
Scott Olson/Getty Images(SANTA FE, Texas) — Speaking to ABC News, 15-year-old Courtney Marshall clutched her cellphone, watching videos of her art classmates just a few weeks ago laughing and joking and primping for the camera. [Read More…]
Meet the first woman to lead the NYSE in 226 years
Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Tory Burch Foundation(NEW YORK) — Stacey Cunningham will take the reins of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Friday, shattering the glass ceiling to become the first female president in [Read More…]
Lawmakers concerned Trump giving up too much in negotiations with China over ZTE
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — As the Trump administration tries to sell its rapidly-evolving trade deal with China to Congress, members of both parties are not convinced it’s in the best interest of the United States. Treasury Secretary [Read More…]
Instagram introduces mute feature to quiet down your feed without unfollowing friends
Instagram(NEW YORK) — Are your former colleague’s workout selfies bringing you down? Or your college roommate’s constant pictures of their newborn adorable but just too much at times? Instagram’s got your back. The social media [Read More…]
CME dairy markets mixed Tuesday
The dairy markets were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Class Three May milk was up $.02 at $15.24 a hundredweight. June was down $.06 to $15.84. July was up $.01 to $16.46. August [Read More…]
Minnesota farmers still in dark at conclusion of Session
Minnesota farmers remain in the dark on many pieces of legislation important to agriculture as the 2018 Legislative Session ends. Minnesota Farmers Union director of government relations Thom Petersen says he’s not sure if Governor [Read More…]
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli owes IRS more than $1.6M, court filing says
Drew Angerer/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — When “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli finally pays for his fraud, the federal government argues its coffers should be filled first. Shkreli, who was convicted of securities fraud and is serving [Read More…]
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make 1st appearance since wedding
Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images(LONDON) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended their first official engagement today as husband and wife, just three days after their wedding. Prince Harry, 33, and Duchess Meghan, 36, still had [Read More…]
Trump raises doubts North Korea summit will happen in June
Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump appeared to raise doubts Tuesday that his upcoming historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will take place as previously planned on June 12. “It may [Read More…]
Top White House official sounds more optimistic about NAFTA
President Trump’s top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, sounds more optimistic about NAFTA this week than he did a week ago. “Ambassador (Robert) Lighthizer is working—we’re all working—there’s a lot of communication back and forth–perhaps more [Read More…]
Secretary Perdue did not support sugar changes in House farm bill
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he was not in favor of a farm bill amendment that would have changed U.S. sugar policy. “I would hate to see that come into the farm bill at this [Read More…]
The warning signs to look for when a potential shooter has no criminal history
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) — Some school shooters act out and get in trouble with either school officials or police before making the deadly decision to open fire. For others, the shooting may be [Read More…]
Flooding hits from North Carolina to Florida to New Mexico, more rain headed to Southeast
ABCNews.com(NEW YORK) — Flooding has hit from North Carolina to Florida to New Mexico as the Southeast braces for more rain later this week. Up to 4 inches of rain has fallen near Raleigh, North [Read More…]
Secretary Perdue comments on ag trade, negotiations,
U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks to Brownfield about trade negotiations, which have many farmers and ranchers concerned. Continue reading Secretary Perdue comments on ag trade, negotiations, at Brownfield Ag News.
Bishop speaks out after delivering soul-stirring sermon at Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s royal wedding
Steve Parsons – Pool / Getty Images(NEW YORK) — All eyes were on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day Saturday, except for the nearly 14 minutes when the Most Rev. Michael Bruce [Read More…]
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to meet with European lawmakers
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(BRUSSELS) — Mark Zuckerberg was expected to be in Brussels today to answer some tough questions. The Facebook founder is schedule to meet with members of the European Parliament about his company’s use [Read More…]
16-year-old boy arrested in connection with Baltimore County cop killling, 3 suspects still sought
ABCNews.com(BALTIMORE) – -A 16-year-old boy is in custody in connection with the Monday killing of a female Baltimore County police officer, the Baltimore County Police and Fire Department said this morning. Three suspects are still [Read More…]
Trump enters talks with Moon amid uncertainty over North Korea summit
Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Just three weeks before a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Donald Trump is hosting South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday for talks as they [Read More…]
New eruption from Kilauea in Hawaii
Mario Tama/Getty Images(PUNA, Hawaii) — Kilauea, the volcano in Hawaii that began erupting almost three weeks ago, exploded again Monday evening, authorities said. The latest eruption occurred around 5:51 p.m. local time, according to the [Read More…]
National parks could face flooding from sea level rise, storm surge
NPS/Instagram(WASHINGTON) — The National Park Service has released its first-ever report on how the impact of sea level rise and flooding from storms could impact national parks around the country. More than a quarter of [Read More…]