88-year-old woman fulfills lifelong dream of attending law school
Libby Downey, an 88-year-old retired nurse and public servant, is two years into law school, showing it’s never too late to pursue a dream.
Nebraska State Penitentiary amends policy for Native American religious practices
The Nebraska State Penitentiary changed its policy over Native American religious practices and worship after settling a lawsuit.
Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
President Donald Trump and his administration are asking the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83 million defamation verdict won by writer E. Jean Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault.
Federal Reserve to leave key rate unchanged despite high prices — for now
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran War.
Did Congress vote to ‘merge’ the US and Israeli militaries? No, that’s False.
Did Congress vote to “merge” the U.S. and Israeli militaries?
Storm chances ahead in the Omaha area on Thursday
Storm chances ahead in Omaha on Thursday
Kentucky governor tells Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove he can continue serving or resign
In a letter sent to Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office Monday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demanded that the senior senator prove he is capable of continuing to serve or step down from office.
Man hit on Ames Avenue in north Omaha wasn’t in crosswalk, police say
A 54-year-old man was critically injured Tuesday after being hit while crossing Ames Avenue in north Omaha, police say.
Videos show flooding in eastern New York as heavy rain shifts to New England
Dangerous flooding is unfolding in eastern New York amid torrential rainfall.
New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
A school district in New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after some people raised concerns.