US intelligence-gathering flights are surging off Cuba

U.S. military intelligence-gathering flights are surging off the coast of Cuba, notable for the suddenness of their appearance and for their timing amid President Trump’s hardening comments on the country.
Here’s the CDC’s plan as hantavirus-hit cruise starts evacuation process

A cruise ship with over 140 passengers on board, including more than a dozen Americans, is being evacuated after a hantavirus outbreak that has resulted in three deaths.
Drone attacks and cargo ship fire in the Gulf during Iran war ceasefire

A drone that set a small fire on a ship off the coast of Qatar and drones that the UAE and Kuwait reported entering their airspaces are the latest tests of the Iran war ceasefire.
How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders

A “gum ruse,” DNA technology, and detectives with foresight decades ahead of their time helped finally solve the murders of two Washington state women in the ’80s.
‘Help an officer’ call in Carter Lake

Authorities were called to assist an officer early this morning near 13th and Mayper in Carter Lake, though the circumstances remain unclear.
Person seriously injured in 3-car crash

A three-car crash near 24th and Lake Street left one person hospitalized with serious injuries overnight.
Mild, bright and beautiful Mothers Day for Omaha area

Despite a chilly start to the day, Sunday will feature mild temperatures and mostly sunny skies. Temperatures warm up for the week ahead with a few slight chances for rain. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
Beautiful Mother’s Day forecast for the Omaha area!

Warming things up in Omaha
Americans coming to Nebraska after possible hantavirus exposure may not face mandatory quarantine

Federal officials say Americans coming to Nebraska after possible exposure to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship will not be required to quarantine once they arrive in the United States.
Make-A-Wish grants 3-year-old’s wish for Highland cows

A 3-year-old boy saw his dreams come true Thursday morning at the 18th annual Make-A-Wish Breakfast for Wishes.