Steve Nedved
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Dec 20
Trump administration considering reducing the number of US troops in Afghanistan: officials
Bumblee_Dee/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration is considering reducing the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan with the possibility that some troops begin withdrawing in the coming weeks, according to a U.S. official. A second official told ABC News that discussions have been underway for several weeks about how to withdraw some U.S. troops from Afghanistan. …
Dec 20
Dow Jones drops to 14-month low after interest rate hike, government shutdown fears
lucky-photographer/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a 14-month low on Thursday, the second consecutive day of sell-offs after the Federal Reserve announced its fourth widely-anticipated rate hike of the year. The Dow closed 464 points lower at 22,860, a 2 percent decrease. Though the rate hike was expected, the Fed’s revised …
Dec 20
How Walt Disney World transforms for the holiday season
Walt Disney World(ORLANDO, Fla.) — It takes a lot of planning and of course a little bit of magic to transform Walt Disney World’s parks and resorts for the holidays. Sometimes, the Disney teams only have a few hours or days to pull it all off! “One of the most unique things is when we …
Dec 20
The state of US military involvement in Syria as Trump orders withdrawal
Staff Sgt. Jacob Connor/U.S. Army(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump ordered U.S. troops to leave Syria on Wednesday, as the White House declared victory over the Islamic State. The announcement was met with backlash from Capitol Hill, including from the president’s usual Republican allies, who expressed concerns about what the move could mean for the U.S. …
Dec 20
Kacey Musgraves to guest judge “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Friday
ABC/Image Group LAKacey Musgraves will serve as a guest judge on Friday’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The country singer will appear on the VH1 television series alongside RuPaul and R&B singer Ciara. She’s also shared some photos on Instagram of her upcoming gig. “GIDDY UP, QUEENS! This FRIDAY I’m a guest judge on @rupaulsdragrace #allstars4 spillin’ all the sweet tea,” she …
Dec 20
Dylan Scott plays Santa Claus this holiday season
Brittany WilsonChristmas came early for 70 families in Louisiana, thanks to Dylan Scott. The “My Girl” singer played Santa Claus on Wednesday when he shared gifts with local residents that he purchased from the money raised from his inaugural Bayou Stock concert earlier this year. Bayou Stock raised over $30,000 for Northeast Louisiana kids in need. …
Dec 20
Investigation identifies 500 Catholic priests and clergy accused of sex abuse in Illinois
Gregory_DUBUS/iStock(NEW YORK) — A new investigation by the Illinois attorney general’s office has identified 500 priests and clergy members with credible claims of sexual abuse against them, all of whom have not been previously identified by church officials and some of whom are still active within the church. On Wednesday, outgoing Illinois Attorney General Lisa …
Dec 20
‘I did not see this day coming’: DNA leads to arrest exactly 39 years after teen girl stabbed to death, police say
Linn County Sheriff(CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa) — On Dec. 19, 1979, Michelle Martinko, 18, left a school banquet and drove her family’s car to the Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to buy a winter coat, Cedar Rapids police said. The next day, she was found stabbed to death in the mall parking lot. This “tragic …
Dec 20
NCGA is pleased with farm bill
President Trump is signing the farm bill this afternoon in a ceremony at the White House. Among those in attendance is National Corn Growers Association president Lynn Chrisp. He says it’s a relief to have the farm bill done. “Just to have a little certainty headed into the holidays here,” Chrisp says. “It’s one less …
Dec 20
Groups say agriculture must be part of U.S.-EU deal
A coalition of food and ag groups says any trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union must include agriculture. In a letter, more than 50 organizations led by the National Pork Producers Council say a trade deal must also address EU’s restrictive tariff and non-tariff barriers. Maria Zieba is the director of international …