Steve Nedved
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Mar 12
Plane crashes into Ohio home, 1 dead: FAA
Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock(MADEIRA, Ohio) — A twin-engine Piper PA-31 plane crashed into a home near Madeira, Ohio, Tuesday afternoon, killing at least one person, according to a local fire official. It was not immediately clear how many people were on board, however everyone who lives in the home has been accounted for and is safe, including two …
Mar 12
EPA releases E15 proposed rule
The EPA has released its proposed rule to allow sales of E15 and higher blends of ethanol year-round. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says he’s skeptical the rule can be finalized by the start of the summer driving season. “And that’s just based on the realistic experience I’ve had with EPA where nothing …
Mar 12
For better or worse, USTR says China talks nearing an end
The US Trade Representative says he’s optimistic a trade agreement with China can be reached soon. Robert Lighthizer says talks are coming down to the final weeks. “But I’m not predicting one (an agreement),” he says. “There are still major, major issues that have to be resolved. And if those issues are not resolved in …
Mar 12
Supply concerns pressure cattle futures
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle closed sharply lower on supply concerns and follow-through technical selling. April contracts are $2.35 lower at $126.65 and June closed $1.57 lower at $118.67. Feeder cattle followed the live trade and contracts are at a premium to cash. March closed $1 lower at $141.30 and April feeder cattle …
Mar 12
Winter Storm Watch issued March 12 at 2:21PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Brief mixed precipitation possible late Wednesday night, changing to snow by Thursday morning. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph on Thursday.
Mar 12
Golden State native Devin Dawson to help wildfire victims with California Smoke tour
ABC/Image Group LACalifornia native Devin Dawson will do a six-date headlining trek around his home state starting next month to help those affected by the recent wildfires. The name of the California Smoke tour actually comes from a lyric in Devin’s latest single, “Dark Horse.” “I don’t get to visit my family who still live there as …
Mar 12
Brexit chaos: Theresa May’s government loses crucial vote once again on flagship Brexit deal
LanceB/iStock(LONDON) — British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered a huge setback after her Brexit deal was voted down by lawmakers for the second time in three months, even as the deadline for leaving the European Union approaches in less than three weeks. The Brexit deal, which has received heavy criticism from all sides of …
Mar 12
In reversal, US withdrawing all embassy personnel from Venezuela amid days of blackouts, protests
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. is withdrawing its remaining diplomatic personnel from the embassy in Venezuela, citing the “deteriorating situation” given days of blackouts, increased water shortages, and the threat of further protests. The decision also comes amid growing concern that American diplomats could become a pawn in the battle with President Nicolas Maduro …
Mar 12
Reba’s ready for Fight Night in Phoenix
ABC/Mark LevineReba McEntire will be living up to the title “host with the most” in the next few weeks: She has three high-profile gigs coming up. In addition to anchoring the Academy of Country Music Awards for the sixteenth time on April 7, she’ll also help reveal the three new inductees into the Country Music Hall …
Mar 12
U.S. Army captain, brothers, a law student, international aid workers among the 157 killed in an Ethiopian Airlines crash
Katelyn Parra Photography(NEW YORK) — Making the world a “better place” was how heartbroken family members remembers loved once who were among the 157 people aboard the Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed just minutes after takeoff on Sunday morning. No one survived the horrific crash that claimed the lives of a decorated U.S. Army captain, …