Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli.
‘These are our seats’: Mixed emotions as NU Regents to consider Memorial Stadium renovation plan

As the Nebraska Cornhuskers football program looks ahead to a sweeping stadium renovation, some of its most loyal supporters say they are worried about what the changes could mean for their seats — and their traditions.
Another Nebraska wildfire sits at zero containment after burning 9,000 acres
Volunteer firefighters and the Nebraska National Guard are working to contain the Pressey Fire in Custer County, Nebraska, which has burned nearly 9,000 acres.
Mother of one of the girls killed in plant explosion files lawsuit against Horizon Biofuels

The mother of one of the girls killed in a deadly plant explosion in Fremont has filed a lawsuit against Horizon Biofuels.
PHOTOS: KETV viewers capture storm as it blows through parts of Nebraska and Iowa

Storms brought high winds, hail, and heavy rains to parts of Nebraska and Iowa on Thursday.
Could you go 100 hours without your phone? These high schoolers tested it

These days, most high schoolers have never known life without a cell phone. So what happens when those phones are taken away?
Artemis II heat shield shows less damage after splashdown near San Diego than Artemis I

NASA reports the Orion capsule’s heat shield performed better during Artemis II’s re-entry compared to the uncrewed Artemis I mission, with inspections ongoing.
Patriots back Mike Vrabel after New York Post publishes more photos of him with Dianna Russini

The New England Patriots are backing head coach Mike Vrabel after a second report raised questions about the coach’s relationship with a former reporter from The Athletic.
One person dead, five others injured after Mall of Louisiana shooting

Police are on the scene of a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.
LaGuardia firefighter heard ‘stop, stop’ before crash but didn’t know who it was for, NTSB says

A firefighter whose truck collided with a jet last month on a runway at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn “stop, stop, stop,” but didn’t know who it was for.