Steve Nedved
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Mar 14
Data from Ethiopia 737 crash ‘black boxes’ expected soon
Jemal Countess/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — An analysis by French investigators of data from the damaged “black boxes” in the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 will yield initial results sometime Thursday, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration said. The data could address questions about whether there is a dangerous software problem with the …
Mar 14
Paul Whelan’s lawyer says he is a victim of a set up
Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images(MOSCOW) — Paul Whelan, the former U.S. Marine arrested in Moscow on espionage charges, says he is the victim of a setup by Russia’s security services, the American’s lawyer said on Thursday. Whelan was detained in Moscow in late December by Russia’s domestic intelligence agency and accused of unspecified “spying activity.” On …
Mar 14
Controversial bus ads declaring Michael Jackson’s innocence pulled down in London
MarioGuti/iStock(LONDON) — The London transit authorities have agreed to pull down a series of controversial advertisements protesting Michael Jackson’s innocence against allegations made in the new HBO documentary Leaving Neverland from their buses, after a sexual abuse survivors’ charity complained that the ads contributed to a “toxic” environment for commuters. In the controversial film, two …
Mar 14
Michigan’s ag industry takes to the Capitol steps
Michigan’s ag industry is educating legislators about one of the state’s top industries. Jim Zook with the Michigan Corn Growers Association tells Brownfield corn is the largest grain commodity in the state and it’s important for elected officials to understand its importance to the economy. “About 20-25 percent of the ground is used for corn …
Mar 14
Survey: Iowa farmland values continue gradual decline
Average farmland values in Iowa fell one percent over the past six months, according to the latest survey by the Iowa Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute. The changes varied from a three percent increase in southeast Iowa to a nearly three percent decrease in north central Iowa. According to the realtors group, major factors …
Mar 14
Getting the most out of your crop
Farmers are facing another year of tight margins and they are looking for more ways to increase yields and improve profit potential. In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen talks about the fourth stage of the Unlock 5 Crop Life Cycle Strategies, reproduction, and how it helps to limit crop stressors that can limit yields. …
Mar 14
Celebrate Pi Day with free food and discounts
Ekaterina79/iStock(NEW YORK) — Happy Pi Day! While math nerds may have March 14 — 3/14 — circled on their calendars for the annual celebration of that quantity with an infinite number of decimal digits, it’s also a day of food-related deals that everyone can enjoy. Recently, Pi Day has become a fun way for companies …
Mar 14
Blizzard Warning issued March 14 at 7:51AM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
Mar 14
Eight elite schools hit with first lawsuit in massive college admissions bribery scam
William_Potter/iStock(NEW YORK) — The massive college admissions scam that snared 50 people in a federal indictment, including two high-profile actresses, has prompted a class-action lawsuit filed by two California college students.This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.