Steve Nedved

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Drill sparks active-shooter panic, lockdown at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — A drill sparked active-shooter panic and prompted a lockdown at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Tuesday afternoon, multiple sources told ABC News. Military police tweeted an alert about 2:15 p.m. of a possible active shooter and were searching through buildings, and calling in the Montgomery County Police to help. …

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Riley Green, Travis Denning, Tegan Marie and Tenille Townes are part of the Opry’s NextStage

Opry EntertainmentNewcomers Riley Green, Travis Denning, Tegan Marie and Tenille Townes will be getting some special attention from the Grand Ole Opry over the next year. They’re part of the inaugural class of performers in the institution’s new Opry NextStage program, which will officially launch with a kickoff party and concert January 8 at Ole Red Nashville. Tickets for the event …

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Michigan Apple Cider Contest

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip will serve as a judge in the 22nd annual Michigan Apple Cider Contest Wednesday, December 5 during the Great Lakes Fruit Vegetable and Farm Market Expo in Grand Rapids, MI. Continue reading Michigan Apple Cider Contest at Brownfield Ag News.      

House proposal would extend, but also phase out, biodiesel tax credit

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) says it’s pleased with a proposal by the House Ways and Means Committee to extend the biodiesel tax credit until 2024, even though it also includes a gradual phase out of the subsidy. Kurt Kovarik is NBB’s vice president of federal affairs. “Our industry has been asking for a multi-year …

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New details emerge in Thousand Oaks mass shooting, including gunman’s possession of 7 high-capacity magazines

Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The suspected Thousand Oaks gunman was carrying seven high-capacity, 30-round magazines when he stormed the Borderline Bar & Grill earlier this month, authorities said. The magazines are illegal to buy or possess in California but easy to attain in neighboring states. Twelve people, including …

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Trump threatens to cut subsidies for GM after layoff, plant closure announcement

Jeff Swensen/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) —  President Donald Trump threatened to cut subsidies to General Motors on Tuesday, one day after the Detroit automaker announced it was laying off 14,000 workers in North America and closing seven plants worldwide, including four in the U.S. “Very disappointed with General Motors and their CEO, Mary Barra, for closing plants …

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NASA’s InSight sends back stunning images as it settles into life on Mars

NASA/JPL-Caltech via Getty Images(NEW YORK) —  NASA’s latest spacecraft is settling into life on Mars by catching some rays, recharging its batteries and taking stunning photos. InSight, the robotic mining device that will eventually dig into the surface of the red planet, opened its solar panels on schedule Monday night, about five hours after a …

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Dan + Shay help rebuild Tree of Life Synagogue after last month’s deadly shooting

ABC/Image Group LA This Sunday, Dan + Shay are set to play a benefit to help re-build Pennsylvania’s Tree of Life Synagogue after last month’s deadly shooting. It’s a personal cause for the duo, since Dan Smyers grew up in the Pittsburgh area. The December 2 concert at Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater is already sold out. Then the following Tuesday, …

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“Love You Too Late” night: Cole Swindell to do new single on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

ABC/Image Group LA Cole Swindell debuted his new single on a country-themed episode of Dancing with the Stars, and now he’s taking the tune to Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The Georgia native is set to sing “Love You Too Late” on the Monday, December 10 edition of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show. You can tune in to watch for …

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Brett Eldredge is ready to “Glow” with multiple TV appearances and holiday concerts this Christmas season

Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleIf you enjoy seeing Brett Eldredge sing a Christmas tune, it’s time to either clear your calendar or program your DVR. The Illinois native kicks off three high-profile TV appearances on Wednesday on Christmas in Rockefeller Center at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Brett’s promoting the new expanded edition of his holiday album, Glow, which came out in …

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