Bird flu was confirmed in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia on Friday, so state agriculture officials ordered a halt to multiple poultry-related activities to stop the spread. … [Read more...] about Georgia officials put kibosh on poultry shows, swaps, sales after bird flu detection
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Thousands expected to converge on Washington for a march days before Trump takes office
Eight years since its historic first march, the Women's March is returning Saturday to the nation's capital just before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. … [Read more...] about Thousands expected to converge on Washington for a march days before Trump takes office
Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says
Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year's are comparable to battlefield injuries, the doctor overseeing their care said Friday. … [Read more...] about Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says
Nationals, Andrew Knizner Agree To Minor League Deal
The Nationals are in agreement with catcher Andrew Knizner on a minor league contract, reports Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. The CAA client will get a non-roster invitation to MLB Spring Training. Knizner, 30 next month, was drafted by the Cardinals in 2016. He’d converted to catching during his college days at North Carolina State. The right-handed hitter has produced … [Read more...] about Nationals, Andrew Knizner Agree To Minor League Deal