Southern Poverty Law Center attorneys make first court appearance in fraud case
Thursday is the first hearing since the Southern Poverty Law Center was accused of defrauding donors by failing to disclose that money would be paid to informants inside extremist groups.
‘It’s the law’: Nebraska congressman mulls reining in Trump administration on Iran War
A Nebraska congressman is among a number of lawmakers on Capitol Hill weighing the use of the War Powers Act to halt the Trump administration’s use of force in Iran.
Trump expresses optimism a deal with Iran could be reached soon, but skepticism looms
The U.S. military disabled an Iranian oil tanker attempting to bypass a blockade, as President Trump expressed optimism about a potential deal to end the war in Iran despite Tehran’s rejection of U.S. proposals.
‘Pray for Mississippi,’ Governor says as tornado emergency strikes areas of state
Multiple tornadoes were reported throughout central and western Mississippi, with reports of destroyed homes, damaged properties, fallen trees, and trapped residents, officials say.
What doctors know about how the Andes hantavirus spreads
In most cases, hantaviruses result in what’s called a dead-end infection: A human gets infected after contact with animal droppings but doesn’t pass it on to anyone else.Andes virus is an exception.
Nebraska 2nd District Dem candidates talk affordability, healthcare
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — The cost of living, making health care more affordable and other economic issues are top of mind for voters likely to participate in Nebraska’s midterm elections, showing up in polling and at voter’s doors. Six Democratic candidates in the state’s most politically divided and diverse congressional […]
A Trump-voting Nebraska pastor is running for Senate as a Democrat. He insists it’s in good faith.
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Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
Chief Justice John Roberts said Supreme Court justices are not political actors amid criticism over major rulings and voting rights decisions
Design plan laid out for major project along 24th Street
Several local organizations hosted an information session on Wednesday to highlight design plans for a major project along the North 24th Street corridor.
‘We are here to serve’: Salvation Army hosts food pantry event
The Salvation Army is helping tackle food insecurity with a special evening food pantry they hosted on Wednesday evening.