Brooklyn man to pocket more than $114M, winning second-largest jackpot in state lottery history

LPETTET/iStock(NEW YORK) — A Brooklyn man is nearly $300 million richer than he was a month ago after winning the Powerball drawing. David Johnson, a 56-year-old truck driver, was presented on Friday with a check for $298.3 million by the New York Lottery, making him the winner of the second-largest jackpot in the lottery’s history, …

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Watch now: Kelly Clarkson covers Miranda Lambert on Meaning of Life Tour kickoff

ABC/Image Group LAKelly Clarkson delivered a soulful take on Miranda Lambert’s “Tin Man” Thursday night during the kickoff of her Meaning of Life Tour in Oakland, California. Since Kelly’s vowed to go live every night on Facebook during the trek, you can check out her take on Miranda’s ACM Song of the Year. You’ll need to skip ahead to …

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Keith and Nicole make time for some tennis on tour Down Under

ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban’s currently on tour in his native Australia, so naturally his wife, fellow Aussie Nicole Kidman is with him. Earlier this week, the two decided to take in some championship tennis. “I love the tennis!” the Academy Award-winning actress shared on Instagram, along with a smiling photo with Keith in the stands. “Thanks for having …

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Venezuelan gov’t standoff escalates, as Russia reportedly sends private military contractors to beef up Maduro’s security team

beyhanyazar/iStock(CARACAS, Venezuela) — The impasse between the government of Nicolas Maduro and the interim government of opposition leader Juan Guaido entered its third day in Venezuela — as both leaders gave defiant national addresses on Friday, and a new report suggested that private military contractors were dispatched from Russia to help beef up Maduro’s security …

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Watch now: “Somebody’s Gotta Be Country” and Easton Corbin says he’s your guy

ABC/Image Group LAEaston Corbin is back with his first new music since his top ten hit, “A Girl Like You.” And even though he didn’t write his new single “Somebody’s Gotta Be Country,” he says it’s perfect for him. “When I heard ‘Somebody’s Gotta Be Country’ I felt like it was written about ME, and I knew it was …

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See Rascal Flatts at Red Rocks Sunday on AXS TV

ABC/Image Group LA Rascal Flatts is adding one more stop to their Back to Us Tour…this Sunday on AXS TV. You can experience their sold-out show at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Gone Country, starting at 9 p.m. ET. It’s the first time the trio’s ever played the iconic venue. In addition to their catalog of hits, Gary …

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Parents of Utah track star killed by her ex say the tragedy was preventable

(COURTESY: McClusky Family) Lauren McCluskey, a Utah track star who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, is pictured here. Courtesy McCluskey Family Lauren McCluskey, a Utah track star who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, is pictured here.(SALT LAKE CITY) — The parents of the Utah track star who was shot and killed by her ex — …

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Farm alternatives to stay resilient during ag slump

Some farmers are exploring alternative enterprises to stay resilient in a challenging ag economy. Compeer Financial senior lending officer Paul Dietmann says there are numerous ways to make money on the farm. “We’re seeing people interested in marketing meat direct to consumers, or maybe growing some vegetables to sell direct. Agri-tourism opportunities, wedding barns have …

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More success with no-till and cover crops in Illinois

Another Illinois farmer is seeing the benefits of no-till and cover crop practices on his farm after transitioning just a few years ago. “We’ve seen that, boy, this is a whole lot better! When those rains come and the water is going in the ditch, the water is clean. So, we just have to learn …

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Hoosier farmers identify key priorities for 2019

Trade, ethanol, and farm policy are top priorities for Hoosier corn and soybean growers in 2019. The Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Growers Association assembled a group of grassroots farmers to identify critical issues. The Indiana Soybean Association/Indiana Corn Growers Association Farmer Action Network, or FAN Group, participated in the workshop and identified other …

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