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Grassley calls Trump meeting “significant” for year-round E15 effort
Grassley calls Trump meeting “significant” for year-round E15 effort
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says biofuel stakeholders met with President Trump Thursday to discuss permanent year-round E15 legislation. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the meeting is significant....
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November 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Grassley calls Trump meeting “significant” for year-round E15 effort
Market volatility complicates 2026 crop decisions for south-central Nebraska farmer
Market volatility complicates 2026 crop decisions for south-central Nebraska farmer
A south-central Nebraska farmer says his crop rotation for 2026 is still up in the air. Michael Dibbern says soybean prices, yields and input costs are all factors. “Our best corn yields this year were...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Market volatility complicates 2026 crop decisions for south-central Nebraska farmer
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing
Mega Millions lottery tickets sit inside a convenience store in Lower Manhattan, (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- The Mega Millions jackpot is now the eighth largest in history ahead...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing
At least 5 killed and more than 2 dozen injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv
At least 5 killed and more than 2 dozen injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv
A general view of the aftermath following an overnight wave of Russian strikes on November 14, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Kyiv was attacked by a wave of Russian drones and missiles on the night of November...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
At least 5 killed and more than 2 dozen injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv
Epstein appeared to offer political advice on dealing with Trump in 2018: Emails
Epstein appeared to offer political advice on dealing with Trump in 2018: Emails
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell attend de Grisogono Sponsors The 2005 Wall Street Concert Series Benefitting Wall Street Rising, with a Performance by Rod Stewart at Cipriani Wall Street on March...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Epstein appeared to offer political advice on dealing with Trump in 2018: Emails
Brazil’s CONAB trims soybean outlook, raises corn estimate
Brazil’s CONAB trims soybean outlook, raises corn estimate
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has made minor adjustments to their corn and soybean production estimates. CONAB now has Brazil’s soybean crop at 177.602 million tons, a little bit lower than October...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Brazil’s CONAB trims soybean outlook, raises corn estimate
In brief: ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ trailer and more
In brief: ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ trailer and more
The trailer for season 2 of Fallout has arrived. Prime Video shared the official trailer for the upcoming sophomore season of the series baed on one of the most popular video games of all time. Ella Purnell,...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In brief: ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ trailer and more
Scoreboard roundup — 11/13/25
Scoreboard roundup — 11/13/25
(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEJets 14, Patriots 27NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEKings, 4, Maple Leafs 3Stars 7, Canadiens 0Bruins 3, Senators 5Ducks...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Scoreboard roundup — 11/13/25
LP Stages "Clue" Friday and Saturday Nights
LP Stages "Clue" Friday and Saturday Nights
Let's see...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
LP Stages "Clue" Friday and Saturday Nights
Stretch of Shooting Park Road In Peru To Close Temporarily
Stretch of Shooting Park Road In Peru To Close Temporarily
Shooting Park Road will be closed for part of two days next week.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Stretch of Shooting Park Road In Peru To Close Temporarily
Short film inspired by John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s classic holiday tune sets YouTube premiere
Short film inspired by John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s classic holiday tune sets YouTube premiere
Yoko Ono and John Lennon December 1968. (Photo by Susan Wood/Getty Images)The Oscar-winning short film War Is Over!, which was inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s classic holiday tune “Happy...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Short film inspired by John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s classic holiday tune sets YouTube premiere
Whitesnake’s David Coverdale announces retirement
Whitesnake’s David Coverdale announces retirement
David Coverdale from Whitesnake performs outside the Vikingship arena on June 02, 2022 in Hamar, Norway. (Photo by Per Ole Hagen/Redferns)David Coverdale, who found fame with Whitesnake and Deep Purple,...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Whitesnake’s David Coverdale announces retirement
Trump briefed on updated military options in Venezuela
Trump briefed on updated military options in Venezuela
In this handout provided by the U.S. Navy, The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), operates in the North Sea on September 24, 2025. (Photo by Alice Husted/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- President...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Trump briefed on updated military options in Venezuela
Alex Van Halen releasing Van Halen anthology
Alex Van Halen releasing Van Halen anthology
Drummer Alex Van Halen of Van Halen performs at Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL (Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/Corbis via Getty Images)After releasing his memoir in 2024, Alex Van Halen...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Alex Van Halen releasing Van Halen anthology
Farmland values “modestly higher” & credit conditions softening
Farmland values “modestly higher” & credit conditions softening
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural land values for the third quarter of 2025 are 3% higher than a year ago. The 7th District issued a report Thursday saying values are up from a year...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Farmland values “modestly higher” & credit conditions softening
Rian Johnson series ‘Poker Face’ canceled at Peacock
Rian Johnson series ‘Poker Face’ canceled at Peacock
Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale in 'Poker Face' season 2. (Sarah Shatz/Peacock)Poker Face is ending at Peacock.The mystery series from creator Rian Johnson will not return for season 3 at the streaming...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Rian Johnson series ‘Poker Face’ canceled at Peacock
Mamdani calls Democratic governors for advice on issues, dealing with Trump: Sources
Mamdani calls Democratic governors for advice on issues, dealing with Trump: Sources
New York Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani serves meals during a Veteran's Day event at Volunteers of America - Commonwealth Veterans' Residence on Nov. 11, 2025, in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx borough...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Mamdani calls Democratic governors for advice on issues, dealing with Trump: Sources
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase arrested at JFK following indictment in alleged MLB sports betting scheme
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase arrested at JFK following indictment in alleged MLB sports betting scheme
Diamond Images/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he conspired with sports bettors to throw pitches in the dirt on purpose to rig...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase arrested at JFK following indictment in alleged MLB sports betting scheme
‘I can’t take any more of this’: Prince Andrew allegedly pleaded with Epstein to deny allegations
‘I can’t take any more of this’: Prince Andrew allegedly pleaded with Epstein to deny allegations
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attends the Sunday Service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor, following the announcement on Friday April 9th of the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
‘I can’t take any more of this’: Prince Andrew allegedly pleaded with Epstein to deny allegations
USDA restores full SNAP benefits after shutdown
USDA restores full SNAP benefits after shutdown
Now that the USDA is fully funded for the new fiscal year, nutrition program benefits will resume. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says providing full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits remains...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:35 AM
USDA restores full SNAP benefits after shutdown
Contested races set for Illinois Farm Bureau president and vice president
Contested races set for Illinois Farm Bureau president and vice president
Members of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will see a contested race for the organization’s top two spots at their annual meeting in December. Current IFB President and Ogle County farmer Brian Duncan...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Contested races set for Illinois Farm Bureau president and vice president
Cattle futures and lean hogs closed lower
Cattle futures and lean hogs closed lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday decline in boxed beef and technical liquidation, along with the light direct business during the session....
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November 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Cattle futures and lean hogs closed lower
Links Between La Salle County And The Titanic To Be Explored During Presentation In Utica
Links Between La Salle County And The Titanic To Be Explored During Presentation In Utica
On April 15th of 1912, the Titanic sunk. Did you know there are connections between the famous ship and La Salle County?
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November 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Links Between La Salle County And The Titanic To Be Explored During Presentation In Utica
New cases of HPAI confirmed in northern Indiana, brings total to more than 450,000 birds impacted
New cases of HPAI confirmed in northern Indiana, brings total to more than 450,000 birds impacted
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact commercial poultry facilities in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed in five commercial...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
New cases of HPAI confirmed in northern Indiana, brings total to more than 450,000 birds impacted
Free Stuff Helps To Draw A Crowd For Opening Of Aldi In Princeton
Free Stuff Helps To Draw A Crowd For Opening Of Aldi In Princeton
Princeton's newest grocery store is open for business.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Free Stuff Helps To Draw A Crowd For Opening Of Aldi In Princeton