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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…]
New details reveal how police ended deadly firefight with Texas school shooter
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office(SANTA FE, Texas) — “Heroes” inside Santa Fe High School last week cornered the mass shooter within four minutes, keeping him contained until additional officers arrived to evacuate teachers and students, the [Read More…]
Suspenseful bodycam video shows dramatic wildfire evacuations: Video
ABCNews.com(SANTA ROSA, Calif.) — Suspenseful body-camera footage of last year’s deadly Santa Rosa wildfires shows officers racing to evacuate residents in the middle of the night as flames destroyed the surrounding neighborhood, according to The [Read More…]
Police deliver fawn via c-section after doe left to die
The Washington Township Police Department(WARREN COUNTY, N.J.) — A New Jersey police department congratulated one of its officers this week after he helped deliver a baby deer after its mother was hit and killed on [Read More…]
Gas prices up 5 cents this week, 52 cents from 2017
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Leading up to Memorial Day weekend, gas prices nationwide are up 5 cents from last week and are 52 cents higher than a year ago. Regular gasoline in the U.S. on May [Read More…]
Israeli-American novelist laments Gaza deaths, sees hope in resistance
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) –“Shattered in an unsurprised way.” That’s the reaction of Arabic-speaking Israeli-American author Moriel Rothman-Zecher to the paroxysm of violence along the Gaza border this past week, in which Israeli forces killed dozens of [Read More…]
Dayton vetoes Ag Policy Bill
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association says its extremely disgusted with Governor Dayton for vetoing the omnibus Ag Policy Bill. CEO Tom Slunecka says he feels MSGA has compromised, but the Dayton Administration is unwilling to [Read More…]
Santa Fe High School massacre: A closer look at the teachers, students who were killed
Scott Olson/Getty Images(SANTA FE, Texas) — Two teachers and eight students, including an exchange student, were killed when a gunman stormed into Santa Fe High School in Texas on Friday morning. Thirteen others were injured [Read More…]
Lawmakers urge Trump administration to clarify strategy on China after trade war pause
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — With Trump administration members sending mixed messages on the status of trade negotiations with China, lawmakers are urging the White House to clarify its position and to keep the pressure on the Chinese [Read More…]
Primate bound for sanctuary breaks out of cage at Texas airport
KSAT-TV(SAN ANTONIO) — A rhesus macaque monkey gave handlers the slip at San Antonio Airport, officials confirmed to ABC News. The crafty primate, named Dawkins, managed to extricate itself from a crate on Monday after [Read More…]
American Dairy Coalition leader sees silver lining in failed farm bill vote
The American Dairy Coalition’s top official says Friday’s failed House farm bill vote might help deliver changes in immigration law they need. CEO Laurie Fischer says, “There isn’t any indication that there will be [Read More…]
Wisconsin farmers catching up on fieldwork
Most Wisconsin farmers were able to get in the fields last week to try and catch up after a cool and wet beginning of spring. USDA reporters say just over 5 days were suitable for [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 21, 2018
Jul. corn closed at $4.02 and 3/4, up 1/4 cent Jul. soybeans closed at $10.25 and 1/4, up 26 and 3/4 cents Jul. soybean meal closed at $379.10, up $2.80 Jul. soybean oil closed at [Read More…]
Alfalfa needs to be harvested on time
An extension specialist recommends stopping planting if first cutting alfalfa is ready to be harvested. Michigan State University Extension forage specialist Kim Cassida says farmers can’t make up lost forage quality if they’re late [Read More…]
2019 could squeeze livestock profitability even more
A livestock economist says the USDA’s first look at prices for the 2018-2019 crop year isn’t great news for livestock producers. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says input costs are projected to rise. “The USDA [Read More…]
Baltimore-area officer gunned down responding to suspicious vehicle report: Governor
iStock/Thinkstock(BALTIMORE) — A police officer in Baltimore County, Maryland, was shot and killed Monday afternoon after responding to a suspicious vehicle report, according to the state’s governor, Larry Hogan. The suspected killer is still at [Read More…]
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama sign multiyear deal with Netflix
Netflix(NEW YORK) — Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have inked a multiyear deal with Netflix, the streaming service announced Monday. According to a tweet from Netflix, the Obamas will produce films and series [Read More…]