Steve Nedved
Author's posts
Dec 12
Officials: Five arrested in connection to shooting spree in France that killed two
pixinoo/iStockManhunt continues for shooter in suspected terrorist attack in France (STRASBOURG, France) — A major manhunt is underway in France for a suspect who opened fire in a Christmas market in Strasbourg on Tuesday night, killing two people and injuring 14 others in what authorities are investigating as a terrorist attack. French prosecutor Rémy Heitz …
Dec 12
DOJ ‘not a tool of trade’ in Chinese exec dispute, official vows, after Trump suggests he might intervene
YinYang/iStock(WASHINGTON) — As critics blast President Donald Trump for suggesting he might “intervene” in the Justice Department’s pending prosecution of a prominent Chinese executive so his administration can resolve a growing trade dispute with China, the Justice Department’s top national security official on Wednesday insisted his prosecutors will not be influenced by what the White …
Dec 12
Kacey Musgraves’ “Golden Hour” is 2018’s best album in any genre, according to “Entertainment Weekly”
ABC/Image Group LAEntertainment Weekly and the Country Music Association are in agreement: Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour is the best album of 2018. First, the Texan took home the coveted Album of the Year trophy at last month’s CMA Awards, and now, EW ranks it #1 on its list of “The Year’s Best Albums” in its current issue. “Musgraves remains tethered to her country …
Dec 12
A McLaren SUV? Why it will never happen
McLaren Automotive(NEW YORK) — Lamborghini, Porsche and Maserati have one. Ferrari and Aston Martin are working on theirs. But don’t expect an SUV from McLaren. The British supercar maker just unveiled its latest model, the sleek, $315,000 720S Spider. “There are three reasons why there will not be a McLaren SUV,” Tony Joseph, president of …
Dec 12
Warrant dismissed against mother seen in video having baby yanked from her arms by NYC police
tzahiV/iStock(NEW YORK) — A New Jersey judge dismissed a warrant on Wednesday against Jazmine Headley, the mother seen in a viral video having her baby yanked from her arms by police and security guards at a New York social services office. Headley, 23, appeared at a hearing in Mercer County, New Jersey, Superior Court, and …
Dec 12
Exploring your soybean options for 2019
As farmers finalize their planting decisions for next year, lower commodity prices put added importance on making sound agronomic decisions. In this Managing for Profit, Eric Riley and Neha Rana talk about some of the options growers can consider as they are making those decisions for next year. Continue reading Exploring your soybean options for …
Dec 12
Dolly Parton pays tribute to her late brother Floyd: “He lived a short life full of love and beautiful songs”
ABC/Lou RoccoDolly Parton’s been busy making a slew of media appearances to promote her new soundtrack for the film Dumplin’, but at the same time, she’s been mourning the passing of her younger brother, Floyd Parton. The 61-year-old died last Thursday, and late Tuesday, Dolly commented for the first time on Twitter, posting a statement from her family. …
Dec 12
Grilled on Fox, Pompeo says Saudis ‘have already paid the price’ for Khashoggi murder
LEAH MILLIS/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo again cast doubt on the reported CIA assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in the brutal murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the U.S. was still “developing” a “set of facts.” His defense of Saudi Arabia, which ranged from …
Dec 12
Good Samaritan gives away frequent flyer miles to fly people home for the holidays
Peter Shankman(NEW YORK) — An entrepreneur who travels the world for work has made the holidays brighter for a group of complete strangers by giving them his frequent flyer miles. Peter Shankman’s donation is allowing five people from across the country to fly home over the holidays. “It’s pretty neat,” said Shankman, a New York …
Dec 12
Maren Morris and FGL join Kelsea, Kane and Lauren Alaina to rock in the New Year on ABC
Dick Clark ProductionsThe list of country stars who’ll be rockin’ in the New Year on ABC is growing. Maren Morris and Florida Georgia Line join this year’s edition of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, performing live from New Orleans. They’ll be playing at the Allstate Fan Fest, which happens in advance of the Sugar Bowl in …