Steve Nedved

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California man killed while protecting sister from husband, police say

KFSN-TV(FRESNO, Calif.) — A California man is being hailed as a hero after he was killed this week while trying to protect his sister in a domestic violence dispute. Jose Duran Jr., 29, was helping his sister move out of her home in Fresno, California, on Sunday when her husband, Eric Ordonez, allegedly pulled a …

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Police: Three nude women were ‘air drying’ at FL rest stop before chase

Florida Highway Patrol(NEW YORK) — Three women were “air drying” in the nude at a Florida rest stop before they led officers on a wild highway chase, according to police. Officers were responding to a “suspicious persons” call at an I-75 rest area in Pasco County, Florida, at around 11 a.m. Wednesday when they saw …

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“There Was This Girl,” and this Alabama boy named Riley Green, who downplays his success but loves his family

Big MachineRight now, newcomer Riley Green is enjoying his first top-five hit with his debut single, “There Was This Girl.” He admits his success is quite an adjustment for his family, who live in the small college town of Jacksonville, Alabama. “You know, going back home is funny,” Riley says with a smile. “Like my grandmother — …

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Blizzard Warning issued April 12 at 2:42AM MDT until April 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS

…HISTORIC APRIL WINTER STORM WINDING DOWN… …BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING… …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Snow diminishing. Additional snow

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 2:42AM MDT until April 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS

…HISTORIC APRIL WINTER STORM WINDING DOWN… …BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING… …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Snow diminishing. Additional snow

Blizzard Warning issued April 11 at 7:28PM MDT until April 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS

…HISTORIC APRIL WINTER STORM CONTINUES… …BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY… * WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota.

Graves bill would prioritize flood control

Missouri Congressman Sam Graves has reintroduced a bill in the U.S. House that would make flood control the highest priority for management of the Missouri River and remove “fish and wildlife” as an authorized purpose for river management. Meanwhile, Missouri Governor Mike Parson will meet again with the governors of Iowa and Nebraska at the …

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African swine fever could hurt demand for U.S. soybeans

The African swine fever outbreak is viewed as friendly to U.S. hog prices, but an ag economist is concerned soybean demand could be adversely affected. Todd Hubbs with the University of Illinois says he’s hearing the herd loss in China could be more than 20 percent. “That’s a lot of hogs moving out of China …

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Hog futures up on China pork purchases

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were higher, with spillover from hogs and traders buying back part of Wednesday’s losses, while waiting to see just how much direct business remains this week. Weekly beef exports were 11,800 tons, down from the previous week and the four-week average, with Hong Kong the big buyer. The USDA’s …

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Maren Morris goes “For the Throne” on new “Games”-inspired album

Jamie NelsonMaren Morris wears a crown in the artwork for her new album, Girl, and now, she’s making a move toward the Throne… Game of Thrones, that is. Maren’s one of fourteen artists on For the Throne, a new album featuring music inspired by the hit HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. While we don’t know the title of Maren’s …

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