Steve Nedved
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Jan 18
American-born, Iranian journalist held as ‘material witness,’ court documents show
Viktorcvetkovic/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. government on Friday acknowledged for the first time that it secretly arrested an Iranian journalist earlier this week, demanding she testify to a federal grand jury as part of a federal probe that still remains a mystery. The acknowledgement came in a federal judge’s order stating that American-born Melanie Franklin, also …
Jan 18
‘Sex trainer’ who claimed to have information on Trump and Russia arrested in Moscow
sihuo0860371/iStock(MOSCOW) — An Instagram model and self-described “sex trainer” from Belarus, who last year drew international attention with unsubstantiated claims to have recordings relevant to the Russian election interference investigation, has been arrested at a Moscow airport on prostitution charges after she was deported from Thailand. Anastasia Vashukevich, better known by her online persona Nastya …
Jan 18
9-year-old girl breaks into house to save grandmother
Donna Davis(PHILADELPHIA) — A quick-thinking 9-year-old girl may have saved her grandmother’s life when she discovered the elderly woman alone in the throes of a brain aneurysm, and stayed with her until help arrived. Cayla Davis was dropped off at her grandmother Joyce Ann Davis’ house, in Chester, Philadelphia, at around 7:00 a.m. on Jan. …
Jan 18
Not bad for a girl going nowhere: Ashley McBryde is 2018’s Best New Act, according to critics
Atlantic/Warner NashvilleAshley McBryde’s current single, “Girl Goin’ Nowhere,” was inspired by a teacher in her native Arkansas who predicted her musical dreams would never happen. Though it’s a story she often shares in concert, Ashley says her algebra teacher was far from the only naysayer she encountered. “When I talk about that song,” she tells the Nashville Scene, …
Jan 18
Minnesota mom charged after car seat falls out with child in it
RyanJLane/iStock(NEW YORK) — A Minnesota mother has been charged after her child was seen on dashcam video falling out of her vehicle and onto a busy roadway while still in the car seat. Maimuna Hassan, 40, faces a gross misdemeanor charge of child endangerment, a permit violation misdemeanor charge and a petty misdemeanor charge for …
Jan 18
You get a golf cart! And you get a golf cart! Jake Owen delivers impressive presents to Jordan Davis and Chris Janson
Big LoudIf Jordan Davis and Chris Janson want to go “Down to the Honkytonk,” they could drive there in the new golf carts their former tour mate Jake Owen just gave them. “Didn’t think [the] Life’s Whatcha Make It Tour’ this past summer could have been any better,” Jordan tweeted, posting a photo of his new ride. “Then I get this as a …
Jan 18
Pesticide applicators prepare for drift with mock trial
Pesticide applicators are preparing for a worse case drift scenario as part of training. Michigan Agri-Business Association Vice President Tim Boring tells Brownfield increased attention on pesticide drift issues inspired a mock trial during their annual meeting where applicators could walk through the process. “We’ve got some great, real life attorneys to help us with …
Jan 18
Soybeans, corn supported by South American weather
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Hot, dry weather in portions of Brazil is affecting early yields and parts of Argentina are expected to receive more rain, leading to flooding in some areas. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange did lower its planted area estimate for soybeans slightly, citing heavy rainfall. Beans also have …
Jan 18
Early soybean planting is changing field observations
Shawn Conley speaks to Wisconsin Agribusiness Association’s 2019 Agribusiness Classic A soybean researcher says producers are changing production practices, and that is bringing field observations they’re not used to. Shawn Conley with the University of Wisconsin says more soybeans are flowering before June 21st and it’s all about farmers pushing super-early soybean planting. He says, …
Jan 18
Martina McBride will Party with a Purpose before the Super Bowl in Atlanta
ABC/Image Group LAMartina McBride will headline this year’s NFL Party with a Purpose before the Super Bowl next month in Atlanta. The 28th annual event raises money for food banks all across the country. In its quarter-century history, the Party with a Purpose has provided 200 million meals to help feed the hungry. You’ll be able to …