QUIZ: This week in national news
From a college drug ring bust to the investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death, test your knowledge of this week’s top news stories with our latest quiz.
US to import 660 million pounds of beef to lower prices, raising concerns for ranchers
President Trump announced plans to import ground beef to reduce prices, but experts warn the move could harm American cattle farmers and discourage herd expansion.
Abercrombie’s NFL partnership expands ahead of the 2026 season
Abercrombie’s NFL collection is expanding for 2026, with gear for all 32 teams — even babies and dogs.
Welcome to the Weekend – August 21, 2026
What’s happening around Omaha? Your weekend guide is here!
Defense rests case in Lindsay Clancy murder trial, prosecutors start rebuttals
The defense rested Friday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three children in the family’s Duxbury home in 2023.
Watch: Nebraska’s assistant coaches discuss secondary, defensive edges, linebackers
After Friday’s fall camp practice, Nebraska’s assistant coaches detailed growth in the secondary, edge rushers and linebacker rooms.
Arizona AG declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations
State prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations that she took part in a pay-to-play scheme with a group home company.
Federal appeals court pauses order granting extra year of NCAA eligibility for 2022 grads
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a lower-court order that would have granted thousands of players who left college after last season a fifth year of eligibility.
Man rescued after 120-foot fall in Glacier National Park
A North Carolina man survived a 120-foot fall at Glacier National Park after the ground gave out. Here’s his story.
Here’s where Trump’s border wall stands, and how much is complete
President Trump’s decade-old campaign promise of a wall currently spans 38% of the 1,954-mile border dividing the United States and Mexico.