Mario Tama/Getty Images(GUATEMALA CITY, Guatamala) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guatemala is calling for an investigation into the deaths of two minors who have died in U.S. custody in less than three weeks. “Chancellor Sandra Jovel announces the submission of a diplomatic note to the Secretary of State to the United States to …
Dec 28
The Year in Country Music 2018: “Love Wins” for Carrie Underwood, after a difficult time away from the spotlight
ABC/Image Group LAFor Carrie Underwood fans, 2018 began shrouded in mystery, as the American Idol winner disappeared from public view after a November fall that left her with a broken wrist. In a January letter to her fan club, Carrie revealed that she’d needed between 40 and 50 stitches on her face as well, and warned she “might look …
Dec 28
New Year’s Eve ball drop to celebrate journalists and press freedom around the world
ABC News(NEW YORK) — When the ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City’s iconic Times Square, it will be dedicated to protecting press freedom and celebrating the importance of journalism. The Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment have named the Committee to Protect Journalists — the media watchdog group that released its …
Dec 28
Not exactly a “Girl Goin’ Nowhere”: Former President Barack Obama is a fan of Ashley McBryde
Atlantic/Warner Nashville2018 will go down as the year the world discovered Ashley McBryde — and the singer/songwriter can count former President Barack Obama among her fans. The Arkansas native makes President Obama’s list of Favorite Songs of 2018, alongside cuts by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Prince, Mavis Staples, Anderson East, and jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson, among others. “As 2018 draws to a close, I’m continuing a favorite …
Dec 28
Man accused of killing California officer Ronil Singh taken into custody after allegedly trying to flee to Mexico: Officials
iStock/Thinkstock(BAKERSFIELD, Calif.) — The man accused of gunning down a Northern California police officer was taken into custody Friday in Bakersfield, California, following a massive manhunt, officials said. The suspect, Gustavo Perez Arriaga, fled after shooting Newman police Cpl. Ronil Singh, 33, at a traffic stop just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Stanislaus …
Dec 28
Wind Chill Advisory issued December 28 at 1:32PM MST until December 29 at 8:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills from 20 to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota and southwest Minnesota.
Dec 28
Ethanol production, stocks down on week
U.S. ethanol production was slightly lower the week before Christmas, while stocks dropped. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.042 million barrels a day, 4,000 lower than the week before and the lowest weekly average in more than a month, as some producers slow down or eliminate shifts because of poor margins. The …
Dec 28
Ag lender offers advice ahead of operating loan meeting
An ag lender has some advice for farmers preparing to sit down with their bankers to discuss 2019 operating loans. Kent Thiesse with MinnStar Bank in south-central Minnesota recommends making that appointment now. “Have things summarized from last year, have an up-to-date balance sheet, and if you have issues, be honest and up front about …
Dec 28
Compeer Financial increases 2019 patronage
Compeer Financial plans to increase its patronage by more than $42 million in 2019, meaning member-owners will receive nearly $150 million in returns. Rod Hebrink, CEO of the Upper Midwestern farm credit organization, tells Brownfield the down farm economy was a motivating factor. “To be able to increase the patronage payments at a time when …
Dec 28
Lauren Alaina’s “Doin’ Fine,” as she closes out 2018 on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
ABC/Image Group LAFor Lauren Alaina, 2018 was a year filled with so many good things, it’s hard for her to pick a favorite, at least professionally. On the personal side, the Peach State native admits saying yes to her longtime boyfriend Alex Hopkins is at the top of the list. “I got engaged. That was a pretty …