Steve Nedved
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Feb 15
Texts between right-wing protester and Portland police prompt investigation
Karen Ducey/Getty Images(PORTLAND) — An investigation is underway into text messages that a police lieutenant exchanged with the leader of a right-wing group amid violent protests in Portland, Oregon. Portions of the text messages, obtained by local newspaper The Willamette Week, show conversations between Portland Police Lt. Jeff Niiya and Joey Gibson, the leader of …
Feb 15
Border agent unlawfully detained 2 women for speaking Spanish, ACLU says in lawsuit
Joe Raedle/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A border patrol officer has been accused of unlawfully stopping two women for speaking Spanish at a Montana convenience store, according to a law filed by the American Civil Liberties Union. Video of the incident, which occurred in May, went viral at the time. “Ma’am the reason I asked you for …
Feb 15
Keith Urban wraps things up Down Under, brings Graffiti U tour to Europe
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban hadn’t toured his home country in nearly two years, so it’s no wonder the Australian leg of the Graffiti U World Tour was a big success. Keith played sold-out shows to over 100,000 fans in cities like Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, as well as a club show that benefited Rural Aid, …
Feb 15
Chinese-born scientist accused of stealing trade secrets from Coca-Cola
Anson_iStock/iStock(NEW YORK) — Shannon You, a Chinese-born scientist, has been accused by the Department of Justice of stealing almost $120 million worth of trade secrets last year from The Coca-Cola Company. A grand jury in the Eastern District of Tennessee on Tuesday charged Yoo with stealing bisphenoal-A-free (BPA) cans and chemical secrets from the beverage …
Feb 15
Suspect apprehended after active shooter incident in Aurora, Illinois
Chalabala/iStock(CHICAGO) — A suspect has been apprehended after an active shooting in Aurora, Illinois, city officials said. The city of Aurora, located about 40 miles east of Chicago, announced on its Twitter account that that alleged shooter had been caught. “THE SHOOTER HAS BEEN APPREHENDED!” the tweet read. EMERGENCY UPDATE | 3 p.m. THE …
Feb 15
Listen now: Reba pours something “Stronger Than the Truth” as she gets ready to reveal the ACM noms
Cliff Lipson/CBSReba McEntire’s gearing up for a busy week ahead, as she prepares to reveal the nominees for this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards next Wednesday on CBS This Morning. Reba will reveal the first contenders during the 8:30 a.m. half hour of the show, with the full rundown following at 8:50 a.m. ET …
Feb 15
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 1:55PM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota.
Feb 15
Dierks Bentley goes back to “The Mountain” for the second Seven Peaks Music Festival
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Music Festival will return to Buena Vista, Colorado this Labor Day Weekend for the second year in a row. Fans who attended the gathering’s first year will get first crack at tickets through the Alumni Pre-Sale. Even if you didn’t get to go in 2018, you can access this …
Feb 15
expand Dierks Bentley goes back to “The Mountain” for the second Seven Peaks Music Festival
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Music Festival will return to Buena Vista, Colorado this Labor Day Weekend for the second year in a row. Fans who attended the gathering’s first year will get first crack at tickets through the Alumni Pre-Sale. Even if you didn’t get to go in 2018, you can access this …
Feb 15
FBI, ATF responding to active shooter situation reported in Illinois
Chalabala/iStock(CHICAGO) — Police in Illinois are responding to calls of an ongoing active shooter situation in Aurora. The city of Aurora is located about 40 miles east of Chicago. “We have an ongoing active shooter incident at 641 Archer Av. This is an ongoing active scene. We will provide more information once confirmed,” the Aurora …