Steve Nedved
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Feb 15
2 potential suspects under arrest after attack on ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett: Police2 potential suspects under arrest after attack on ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett: Police
ABC News (CHICAGO) — Two potential suspects in the alleged racial attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett have been arrested, Chicago police said Friday. Police clarified that the two men were placed under arrest Wednesday night after police met them at the airport. They have not yet been charged yet, police said. “Police can detain …
Feb 15
Pence expected to address tension in Venezuela at Munich Security Conference
Sean Gallup/Getty Images(MUNICH) — Vice President Mike Pence is expected to address the rising tension in Venezuela during his trip to Germany as the Trump administration continues to take steps to resolve the ongoing tension in the region. Pence, who held a roundtable discussion earlier this month with exiles from Venezuela in Florida has vowed …
Feb 15
More progress reported in U.S.-China talks
U.S. trade officials are describing this week’s talks with China as “productive” and say they made headway on some of the most difficult issues. Speaking to reporters this morning in Washington, President Trump confirmed the negotiations are going well. “We’re very much working very closely with China and President Xi, who I respect a lot—a very …
Feb 15
New soy processing plant coming to Michigan
Wisconsin-based Quality Roasting has announced it will build a $10 million soybean processing plant in Michigan’s Thumb. Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Jeff Mason says the new facility in Reese will make the state’s agriculture and food-processing industries more competitive and benefit livestock farmers and consumers. Construction should start by April and finish in time …
Feb 15
Illinois minimum wage bill sent to Governor’s desk, Representative calls it devastating to agriculture
A southern Illinois state representative says the passage of a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2025 will be devastating for Illinois agriculture and rural communities. “We can’t raise our price on corn or beans because it costs us more to put in. Our prices are affected on the world level. We …
Feb 15
Jussie Smollett case: Detectives say they have ‘probable cause’ that 2 men on surveillance video may have been involved in alleged crime
ABC News(CHICAGO) — Two “persons of interest” in the alleged racial attack on Empire actor Jussie Smollett will continue to be interrogated Friday, Chicago police said. “While we haven’t found any video documenting the alleged attack, there is also no evidence to say that this is a hoax,” police added. “The alleged victim is being …
Feb 15
US sanctions top Venezuelan security officials
FEDERICO PARRA/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Treasury is sanctioning five top Venezuelan officials as it seeks to tighten the hold on President Nicolas Maduro and his government and force the socialist leader to resign. The latest financial penalty comes more than three weeks after the U.S. recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the interim president …
Feb 15
“Let’s Be Frank,” and Aretha, but not Linda: Trisha Yearwood tackles the American songbook
Gwendolyn If you’d like a refresher course in why Trisha Yearwood has two CMA Female Vocalist trophies to her credit, all you need to do is pick up her new Let’s Be Frank record. Trisha’s first full-length studio album since 2007 becomes widely available today, after being exclusive to Williams Sonoma since December. In the tribute, Trisha covers tunes …
Feb 15
After a month-long fast, church pays off $100,000 in debt for 34 college students
subjug/iStock(ALEXANDRIA, Va.) — A group of 34 college seniors set to graduate in May had their student debts paid off thanks to a local church that raised more than $100,000 during a month-long fast. Mya Thompson, a senior at Howard University, was one of the 34 students at the Washington, D.C., college who had their …
Feb 15
Sustainable farming practices prevent soil erosion, improve soil health
Since he began to farm while in high school, Greg Thoren has worked to keep soil in place. “Erosion is a very large factor. [There are] a lot of waterways, a lot of conservation practices that have gone in place in our county,” said Thoren, describing Jo Daviess County in the hilly northwest corner of …