Steve Nedved

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Social media impostors stole family photos for online charity scam

Ann Tisdale(NEW YORK) — Parents shared a new warning after social media thieves cashed in on their young daughter’s identity and story. The Tisdale family was hacked and harassed on Instagram after a video of their daughter with cerebral palsy went viral. Maya’s story and first independent steps aired on ABC News’ World News Tonight …

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Woman trapped in New York City elevator rescued after three days

Jeffrey Greenberg/UIG via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A woman was rescued Monday morning after spending three nights trapped inside a New York City elevator, according to the New York Fire Department. The woman, a cleaning employee, became stuck between the second and third floors while working in a private townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side …

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22-year-old’s disappearance a ‘nightmare’ for worried mom

Richmond Police Dept. (RICHMOND, Ky.) — Weeks after a 22-year-old mysteriously vanished, her mother is desperate for answers and pleading with her daughter to “please, please come home to us.” Savannah Spurlock, who lives with her mother in Richmond, Kentucky, was last seen on Friday, Jan. 4, leaving a bar in Lexington, according to Richmond …

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Brothers Osborne hitch a ride to #1 with Dierks Bentley

ABC/Image Group LAThis week, Brothers Osborne celebrate their latest number one: their collaboration with Dierks Bentley, “Burning Man.” “One week shy of a year ago, Dierks sent us an idea for a collaboration,” John and TJ tweeted. “Upon first listen we knew we had to be a part of it…” “Honored to be a part of Burning Man, Dierks,” they added. “Been a …

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Brantley Gilbert marvels at St. Jude Hospital’s work on 30th anniversary of Country Cares

ABC/Image Group LAThis weekend in Memphis, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of Country Cares for Kids. The initiative started by Alabama‘s Randy Owen has raised more than $800 million to treat childhood cancer and sickle cell disease. Newcomers Brandon Lay, Caylee Hammack, Brandon Radcliff, Rachel Wammack, Seaforth, King Calaway and more visited with patients, as did more established names like Brantley Gilbert, LOCASH, Hunter Hayes, and Runaway …

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Examining the slowdown of the farm economy

An ag economist says the farm economy slowdown is hitting some states harder than others.  In this Managing for Profit, David Widmar says the overall farm economy has been on the decline since its peak in 2013.  But, he says, when you take a closer look some areas are struggling more than others. AUDIO: Managing …

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This Dallas company sells tables to connect neighbors

ABC News(DALLAS) —  Although Sarah Harmeyer is the CEO of “Neighbor’s Table” – she may ask you to call her by her preferred title “Chief People Gatherer.” After all, Neighbor’s Table, a Dallas-based company that builds and sells handcrafted tables across the U.S. – is not actually a business about tables. “People think we’re in …

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Jewelry designer Kendra Scott shares the worst business advice she ever got

Anna Webber/Getty Images for The Pink Agenda(NEW YORK) — Austin, Texas, is not only the home to famous jewelry designer Kendra Scott, it’s also the inspiration behind her business. So when an editor told Scott, “You can’t be a real fashion brand if you’re not in New York City,” Scott began to second guess her …

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Wind Advisory issued January 28 at 5:04AM MST until January 28 at 11:00AM MST by NWS

…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY… * TIMING…The threat of damaging winds has passed, but strong winds will persist through midday Monday. * WINDS…Northwest winds gusting 35 to 50 mph early this morning, then slowly weakening through midday. * IMPACTS…Patchy blowing and drifting snow is possible along

Midwest braces for coldest temperatures in decades

ABC News(NEW YORK) — As a winter storm moves through the Midwest toward the Northeast, 31 states are under advisories and alerts Monday morning for snow, wind and extreme cold. Early Monday, snow that’s leaving Minneapolis will be heading directly for Chicago and Detroit. The same storm system and a cold front will swing south …

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