U.S. crops ready for picking, but farm workers in short supply It’s nearly apple-picking time in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Cherry season will be around for a few more weeks, and a bounty of other fruits and vegetables are maturing on branches and in fields.
“The orchards are big and beautiful,” said Dan Fazio, executive director of the Washington Farm Labor Association. More
Ebola virus re-emerges in Congolese conflict zone KINSHASA, Congo — At least four new cases of the Ebola virus have emerged in Congo’s northeast, just a week after an outbreak in the northwest was declared over, the country’s health ministry said Wednesday.
There was no indication the two outbreaks, separated by more than 1,553 miles, are related, Health Minister Dr. More
Trump pressures China with threat to crank up size of proposed tariffs WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday tried to increase pressure on China to change its trade practices by directing administration officials to consider more than doubling the size of proposed tariffs he has already threatened to slap on $200 billion in imports.
But the administration stopped short of actually making such a move, raising questions about whether it was a negotiating ploy in its widening trade war with China. More
Photographer joins bear hunt, but not to kill The largest grizzly hunt in the Lower 48 in more than 40 years is set to open next month in Wyoming, and more than 7,000 people applied for a chance to kill one of up to 22 bears. Among the tiny number of people who won the draw for permits is a wildlife photographer who has produced some of the most famous images of the area’s grizzlies.
Thomas Mangelsen, who has lived near Grand Teton National Park for four decades, said this week that he will use the permit to shoot bears as he’s always done – with a camera, not a gun. More
Sen. Collins says it’s ‘unbelievable’ that Trump wants to stop Russia probe Donald Trump called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to halt Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, ramping up his attacks on the probe as the president’s former campaign chairman goes on trial for unrelated criminal charges. More
Bond set for suspect charged in Rankin County homicide Two suspects charged in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man in Rankin County appeared in court on Thursday. During his initial court appearance, 20-year-old Ryan ... 04/25/2024 - 3:20 am | View Link
2 facing charges in connection with Rankin County murder A manhunt is underway in Rankin County after a woman found her son unconscious with a gunshot wound. Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the report came in at about 9:49 a.m. Tuesday at a home in the 300 block ... 04/24/2024 - 4:24 pm | View Link
Bladen County school bus driver charged with 36 additional sex crimes BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Bladen County bus driver accused of sex crimes against children is facing many more charges. Investigators with Bladen County Sheriff’s office say they have spent numerous ... 04/24/2024 - 8:22 am | View Link
Bladen Co. Schools terminates employment of bus driver charged with sex crimes involving students The BCSO says that six kids were involved, and it is still conducting interviews with victims and investigating further. 04/16/2024 - 11:09 am | View Link
Man charged with murder of KY deputy pleads guilty in separate case out of Kenton County A man charged with the murder of Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley pleaded guilty to charges related to a separate case out of Northern Kentucky. Steven Sheanshang, 46, pleaded guilty Monday to charges ... 04/16/2024 - 3:20 am | View Link