The lack of competitive races means that control of the U.S. House of Representatives will likely be determined in November's midterm election by fewer than 10% of Americans.
- Olivia Le Poidevin and Charlotte Van Campenhout Reuters
WHO said it suspects some rare human to human transmission took place between close contacts on board a luxury cruise ship hit by hantavirus.
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Authorities in South Africa and Cape Verde say the response remains focused on containing the outbreak, ensuring patient care, and minimising risks to the wider public.
- CBC English
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off the coast of South Africa has left at least three people dead and several others sick. For The National, CBC chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault asks infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch to break down how the viru…
- JOEY GARRISON USA Today
The White House was briefly placed on lockdown on Monday after a law enforcement officer shot an individual on the National Mall near the Washington Monument.
- WAYLON CUNNINGHAM Reuters
Several U.S. restaurant chains reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying soaring gasoline prices have forced their customers to cut back on other spending.
- Zachary Schermele USA Today
Bills were introduced in recent months seeking to rein in the platforms, yet a complicated legal and political landscape lies ahead.
Giuliani garnered acclaim for his 9/11 response, earning the nickname "America's Mayor." He also worked to overturn the 2020 election results, which led to criminal charges in two states.
Vulnerabilities include multiple access points, guests arriving at all hours, uneven screening and blurred lines around protected zones.
Law enforcement is a profession that is constantly in the public spotlight, whether for acts of heroism or instances of misconduct. Today, the nation’s roughly
800,000law enforcement officers face even greater scrutiny amid several high-profile police brutality cases. In response, the
Justice Departmentand some
local police departmentshave implemented policy changes, such as banning chokeholds and restricting the use of no-knock warrants in certain situations.
Giuliani’s head of security, Michael Ragusa, confirmed via email that the former mayor is hospitalized in Florida, but declined to elaborate further.
The rankings are based on metrics such as the number of job postings, the growth of wages and estimated median salary.
As President Donald Trump is attempting to make over several parts of Washington, D.C., polling suggests many Americans are uneasy with the scale of his proposed overhaul.
Shult and Sisson post gym photos flexing their physique, co-opting Republicans' ownership of masculinity. They also jab Trump over his Epstein ties. Conservative online commenters respond by calling them gay.
The Dawson County Board of Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on May 1, approving four liquor licenses for the Cattlemen's Ball. Also approved were a conditional use permit and negations for a public defender.
Dawson County Board of Equalization is looking into using Aeriel images for assessor purposes. Eagelview gave them a presentation on what their Aeriel program could do for the county at the May 1 meeting.
Lexington High School held their graduation ceremony Sunday, May 3, in the high school gymnasium.
On Sunday, Chief Hassan Ramzah will retire from his career in law enforcement following the university’s commencement ceremonies.
Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo, and these restaurants across Lincoln are celebrating the occasion with discounts, DJs, llamas and more.
The development will have a half-mile of frontage along Highway 370 and be a 500,000-square-foot "retail power center," similar to Eagle Run Shopping Center in Omaha.
Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.
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In a social media post, the Nebraska State Patrol said a man ran south toward the Platte River near mile marker 244 between Overton and Lexington.
LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department arrested two subjects Thursday morning after conducting simultaneous arrest operations.
Dirk M. Earll, 29, is charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class 3A felony; and two counts of committing child abuse intentionally with no injury.
Guillermo Goytia-Avitia, 57, of North Platte was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of theft by deception, more than $5,000.
UNL's law clinic will close at the end of the semester. The impending loss is already prompting questions about the future of immigration law in the state.
The plan, which would involve moving youth among five state-run facilities, came as a surprise to many advocates, lawmakers and staff earlier this year.
Zach Pluhacek was named the inspector general of the Nebraska state prison system on Monday.
Despite national debates over voting laws, Nebraska’s rules remain unchanged for the May primary.