RAGBRAI rider returns to event after double lung transplant
After a successful double lung transplant, bike rider Barbara Heenan returned to ride in this year’s RAGBRAI event.
Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you
The more choices you have, the better, right? Actually, behavioral scientists say too many options can make people anxious, indecisive and less happy with what they pick.
Minnesota man gets 2 life sentences for killing Democratic lawmaker and her husband
The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison on Thursday.
House again passes resolution seeking to halt Iran military action as some Republicans defect
The House on Thursday narrowly passed a largely symbolic resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran after a handful of Republicans voted with Democrats.
US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says
A new report shows an 18% decrease in the homicide rate across 30 American cities from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026.
Daylight saving time bill faces challenges in the Senate
The push for year-round daylight saving time faces strong headwinds in the Senate, with one key Republican warning the bill won’t “see the light of day.”
Crime Stoppers: Omaha police search for leotard-wearing suspect in parking garage theft
In the video, the man is seen breaking into a parking garage cash machine while wearing a skin-tight outfit.
Historically low water level in two crucial US reservoirs threatens water and power for millions
The combined water level in two of the U.S.’s biggest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, has fallen to a historic low. Here’s what to know.
Douglas County authorities investigate crash that sent one person to the hospital via helicopter
One person was killed and another injured in a crash on Wednesday in Douglas County.
New cyclospora outbreak under FDA investigation as US cases rise
The FDA is investigating a new cyclospora outbreak with 72 cases as U.S. reports climb.