Vladstudioraw/iStock(NEW YORK) — Attorneys for Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman said the convicted drug kingpin will seek a new trial in light of an interview in which one of the jurors who convicted the notorious Mexican cartel leader admitted ignoring the judge’s orders not to read media reports about the case. “Mr. Guzman intends to file …
Feb 22
Hilton launches new high tech Signia Hilton line of hotels
tupungato/iStock(NEW YORK) — Hilton Hotels will launch a new brand for business travelers geared toward meetings and events, the company said on Friday. The new line will start with three locations: Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida, Atlanta, next to the Georgia World Congress Center, and downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. “In our 100th year of hospitality, we …
Feb 22
Can’t Say I Ain’t #1 Country: Florida Georgia Line debuts atop album chart
BMLGFlorida Georgia Line’s fourth studio album, Can’t Say I Ain’t Country, debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Album chart, having sold 300,000 album equivalent units in its first week. The news comes as Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are up for four Academy of Country Music Awards in April: Duo, Single, Song and Music Event of the Year, all on …
Feb 22
Ford to investigate fuel economy and emissions testing processes
Tramino/iStock(DEARBORN, Mich.) — Ford has hired an outside firm to investigate its processes for fuel economy and emissions testing, the company announced on Friday. Kim Pittel, group vice president for Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering said in a statement that the decision was made after “a handful of employees raised a concern…regarding the analytical modeling …
Feb 22
R. Kelly charged with 10 counts of felony criminal sexual abuse involving minors
Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — Singer R. Kelly was charged Friday with 10 counts of felony criminal sexual abuse involving four minors, according to the Cook County Prosecutor’s Office. The victims are between 13 and 16 years old, according to prosecutors. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2019, …
Feb 22
Watch now: Reba records a sassy swing tune with “No U in Oklahoma”
Cliff Lipson/CBSIf you enjoy a little “Oklahoma Swing” — like Reba McEntire’s 1990 hit with Vince Gill, for example — you’re going to love the latest track from her Stronger Than the Truth album. It’s one of the rare songs Reba co-wrote herself, with the help of another famous friend: Ronnie Dunn. They crafted “No U in Oklahoma” based on an idea …
Feb 22
Venezuela braces for aid deadline amid rival concerts on border; one held by Richard Branson
Lokman Ilhan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images(CUCUTA, Colombia) – Thousands of people gathered on Colombia’s border with Venezuela Friday for a blockbuster concert backed by British billionaire Richard Branson aimed to raise money to alleviate suffering in Venezuela. The Venezuelan regime planned a competing concert across the border. The dueling concerts come as Venezuela’s opposition braces for a …
Feb 22
U.S. and China continue trade talks
President Trump plans to meet with China’s Vice Premier this afternoon to discuss trade. Chinese and U.S. officials are back in negotiations after spending more than nine hours at the bargaining table Thursday. Bloomberg reports up to six memorandums of understanding related to agriculture, non-tariff barriers, and intellectual property rights might form the foundation of …
Feb 22
Land Stewardship Project soil health workshop
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will be on the ground in Rushford, Minnesota Thursday, March 7th for the Land Stewardship Project soil health workshop. Continue reading Land Stewardship Project soil health workshop at Brownfield Ag News.
Feb 22
44th President Barack Obama’s ‘O-bomber’ jacket is breaking the internet
Lance King/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Barack Obama sat courtside at the Duke-UNC game this week. But although the matchup is one of the most-anticipated college basketball games of the year, it was Obama’s bomber jacket that stole the show. The former POTUS traded the traditional suit and tie from his presidential days for a relaxed …