Steve Nedved
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Dec 07
Ohio senator stresses importance of farm bill
An Ohio senator and farm bill conferee says the House and Senate will act on the final farm bill legislation in the next week or two. Sherrod Brown says the 2018 Farm Bill needs to be passed sooner rather than later. “It’s a farm bill, but it’s a food bill, a jobs and economic development …
Dec 07
Pork producer says he’s pleased with trade progress
An Indiana pork producer says he’s encouraged that the U.S. and China are working toward a trade agreement. Joe Baldwin is the president of Indiana Pork. “Some of those issues- the trade inequities- are being rectified and we appreciate the work the administration is doing to give us more access to those markets and fair …
Dec 07
Ohio Farm Bureau celebrates centennial
Farmers in Ohio came together a century ago to form an organization to address agricultural issues in the state. Frank Burkett says he’s honored to be serving as president of Ohio Farm Bureau as the organization celebrates its 100th anniversary. “It speaks huge volumes that farmers came together 100 years ago with the idea of …
Dec 07
Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves lead the country contenders for the 61st Grammys
ABC/Image Group LA Female artists may fight for airplay at country radio these days, but they’re not struggling for critical acclaim, as Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves lead the country nominees for the 61st annual Grammy Awards. Maren leads the pack with six nominations, with half of her nods coming from her pop collaboration with Zedd. “The Middle” is up …
Dec 07
Paris braces for another day of violence as Eiffel Tower, museums plan to close
(PARIS) — Some of the most famous tourist sites in Paris plan to close on Saturday as the French capital braces for a violent day of protest for the third consecutive weekend. The Eiffel Tower announced on its Twitter account that it will remain closed on Saturday “due to the demonstrations that will be taking …
Dec 07
Nativity scene at Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square sculpted out of 700 tons of sand
TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images(ROME) — The Vatican unveiled its novel Nativity scene for Christmas in St. Peter’s Square Friday afternoon — sculpted completely out of sand for the first time. The traditional scene depicting Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus surrounded by angels, shepherds, animals and the Three Wise Men was made with over 700 tons …
Dec 07
‘We did scream at God’: How Shanann Watts’ parents dealt with their pregnant daughter, granddaughters’ murders
Obtained by ABC News(DENVER) — The parents of slain Colorado pregnant woman Shanann Watts told “20/20” in an exclusive interview that they are still grappling with how their son-in-law Chris Watts could have murdered their daughter and their two young granddaughters. “That’s the big word – Why?” said her father Frank Rzucek. “He must have …
Dec 07
Marines identify killed F/A-18 pilot as search continues for 5 missing off coast of Japan
Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Giannetti/U.S. Marine Corps(WASHINGTON) — The Marines have identified the F/A-18 fighter pilot killed in a mishap with a Marine Corps KC-30 refueling tanker off the coast of Japan, as the search continues for five Marines still missing. Captain Jahmar F. Resilard, 28, of Miramar, Florida, was pronounced deceased after being found off …
Dec 07
Teen turned in by grandmother pleads guilty to planning school shooting
KOMO(SEATTLE) — The Washington state teen who garnered national headlines after being turned in by his own grandmother over plans to commit a mass school shooting pleaded guilty to the charges on Thursday. Joshua O’Connor pleaded not guilty to the charges when he was arrested in February, but submitted a new plea Thursday after coming …
Dec 07
Virginia teacher fired for referring to transgender student as female
WRIC(NEW YORK) — A Virginia high school teacher was fired for transgender discrimination on Thursday after he refused to use a student’s preferred pronoun, officials said. Officials at West Point High School, about 40 miles east of Richmond, cited nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policies when it terminated French teacher Peter Vlaming over his refusal to call …