Steve Nedved

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Trump administration expands limits on global health funds tied to abortion

Laszlo Balogh/Getty images(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration is expanding its restrictions on U.S. funding for international health care providers and non-profits that perform or promote abortion, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Tuesday. It’s an expansion on what is already the widest implementation yet of the so-called “Mexico City policy” — one that has won …

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Agronomist gives tips on spring anhydrous application

An Illinois agronomist warns farmers not to apply anhydrous too close to planting this spring. Brent Tharp with Wyffels Hybrids based in Northwest Illinois tells Brownfield, “The amount of time between a spring anhydrous application and planting, the longer that window is, the safer it is. Soil moisture is a factor as well as the …

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Keynote address by Gov. Mike Parson at MU for You: County Extension Council Workshop

Brownfield’s Julie Harker will be on the ground in Columbia, Missouri for the Keynote address by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson at MU for You: County Extension Council Workshop on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Continue reading Keynote address by Gov. Mike Parson at MU for You: County Extension Council Workshop at Brownfield Ag News.      

Attention Reese’s lovers: The classic chocolate peanut butter candy has 2 new varieties

Diliberti13/iStock(NEW YORK) — Chocolate or peanut butter? Reese’s came up with a brand new treat so now whether your favorite part of the classic candy is sweet or salty, there’s more for everyone to love! Reese’s launched the brand new “Reese’s Lovers Cups” on Monday that features a classic chocolate peanut butter cup with even …

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‘This is not my son’: Mother of man accused of killing Wisconsin prosecutor tells police, document says

Courtesy DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office(BEAVER DAMN, Wisc.) — A Wisconsin man, who allegedly shot his ex-wife multiple times just feet from their young daughter, had no history of violence, his mother told police. Ulisses W. Medina Espinosa was charged on Tuesday with one count of first-degree intentional homicide, under the elements of domestic abuse, …

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Prosecutors drop charges against Jussie Smollett despite believing actor did it

ABC News(CHICAGO) — In a stunning move, prosecutors in Chicago dropped all charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on Tuesday despite acknowleging Smollet fabricated a street attack on himself in an attempt to get a pay raise. “We stand behind the investigation and the facts revealed,” said Joe Magats, the first assistant state attorney in …

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From “God’s Country” to Tokyo, Japan, Devin Dawson is everywhere these days

ABC/Image Group LADevin Dawson not only co-wrote Blake Shelton’s new single, “God’s Country,” you’ll also hear him singing on the new track. The “Dark Horse” hitmaker co-wrote the tune with Michael Hardy and Jordan Schmidt. You’ll be able to hear the lead release from Blake’s next album this Friday. Meanwhile, Devin also lends his vocals to “Matthew’s Daughter,” a new song from …

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Masterpieces renamed at new art exhibition to highlight the role of people of color

Vladislav Zolotov/iStock(PARIS) — Paintings by some of France’s best known artists have been re-named to highlight the role of people of color in art history, part of a new exhibition in Paris that opened Tuesday. The new names, which are displayed at the exhibition “Le modèle noir de géricault à Matisse” (Black Models: from Géricault …

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Sackler family pausing donations as top museums cut ties to OxyContin maker

diegograndi/iStock(NEW YORK) — A number of major art institutions and charities are suspending a consistent source of funding because of an ongoing opioid scandal. The Sackler family has come under scrutiny in light of a legal battle involving the pharmaceutical company that they own — Purdue Pharma. The Sackler Trust regularly donates to museums like …

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‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett charges dropped; Chicago mayor and top cop furious, calling it a ‘whitewash of justice’

ABC News(CHICAGO) — In a stunning move, prosecutors in Chicago dropped all charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on Tuesday, a month after he was hit with felony counts stemming from what police said was a staged street attack on himself in an attempt to get a pay raise. The unanticipated development shocked Chicago, and …

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