Congo records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet due to Ebola outbreak
More than 300 people died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, one of the highest weekly tolls yet, as health workers struggle to catch up with the outbreak.
US rolls out ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration initiated sanctions against Iran, targeting over 60 entities while allowing others time to cut ties before facing penalties.
Tourist dies in Death Valley National Park on 113-degree day after vehicle gets stuck
A tourist died in Death Valley National Park while attempting to walk across one of the hottest places on Earth.
Popular canned dog food recalled across U.S. amid possible metal contamination
Thousands of cans of popular wet dog food are being recalled nationwide amid concerns that the products may contain metal.
Bessent says new US sanctions aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that new U.S. sanctions aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran.
Omaha honors city healthcare workers with Health Worker Appreciation Week
“The work that health workers do is also work in our communities.” Omaha holds Health Worker Appreciation Week to highlight their impact in the community.
Mild, sunny Monday afternoon for Omaha area
Mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures Monday afternoon for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Chances for rain and storms return late Tuesday. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York arrested in Ohio over the weekend
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in an Ohio town over the weekend and pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors, court documents show.
Lincoln police following new lead in missing person case
Regina Bos has been missing since 2000, and Lincoln police now say they’re following a new lead in the case.
Deportees who refused to exit a US flight in Liberia are sent to Equatorial Guinea
Six people deported by the U.S. to Liberia last week resisted getting off the plane and instead were sent to Equatorial Guinea, where they face poor conditions.