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Government-politics

Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan, hopes fade for breakthrough in Iran war

Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan, hopes fade for breakthrough in Iran war

  • Saad Sayeed, Ariba Shahid and Steve Holland Reuters

An Iranian diplomatic source in Islamabad told Reuters: "Principally, Iranian side will not accept maximalist demands."

Iran rules out talks with US unless blockade of ports lifted

Iran rules out talks with US unless blockade of ports lifted

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US envoys were expected in the Pakistani capital on Saturday to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran, although Iranian state media said Tehran's representatives had no immediate plans to hold face-to-face talks. "According to Tehran, until and unless that blockade (of Irania…

Rising tensions between Washington and Tehran as the US proposes a plan to seize Iranian uranium

Rising tensions between Washington and Tehran as the US proposes a plan to seize Iranian uranium

  • Aljazeera

Donald Trump has discussed controlling Iran’s highly enriched uranium, calling it “nuclear dust.”

Royal test: Can King Charles show his mother's magic with Trump?

Royal test: Can King Charles show his mother's magic with Trump?

  • Susan Page USA Today

At stake may be the future of the "special relationship" between the two countries, forged during World War II and now imperiled.

Young voters squeezed by economy and distrust political systems in new poll

Young voters squeezed by economy and distrust political systems in new poll

  • Kathryn Palmer USA Today

The majority of people between 18 and 29 hold a negative view of the state of the country and of the current administration.

11 political cartoons shut down the Strait of Hormuz

11 political cartoons shut down the Strait of Hormuz

    The nation's top cartoonists draw the difficulties in the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit point for oil and gas, that Iran has effectively shut down. 

    Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

    Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

    • Nathan Layne and Jason Lange Reuters

    A new poll shows a sharp partisan divide on election fraud beliefs, with Republicans the most distrustful.

    The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

    The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

      A total of seven states now have new congressional district maps. Will Florida give the advantage to Republicans?

      Trump gives 'filthy' Reflecting Pool a facelift near Lincoln Memorial

      Trump gives 'filthy' Reflecting Pool a facelift near Lincoln Memorial

        Trump unveiled a project to restore the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, after hearing complaints about the filthy water and leaking foundation.

        US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say

        US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say

          The U.S. deployed the technology at a Saudi Arabia base, they said, as it seeks to stem attacks that killed at least one service member.

          Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  

          Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  

            Federal law enforcement agencies have lost thousands of employees as the administration reshapes priorities and reduces workforce size.

            Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic

            Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic

              Trump’s jibes about making Canada the 51st state and his tensions with NATO prompted Canadians to rethink their reliance on the U.S.

              DOJ reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

              DOJ reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

                The decision to reclassify marijuana would represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades, removing barriers to researching the drug's potential use cases.

                Senate votes to advance $70 billion funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

                Senate votes to advance $70 billion funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

                  Senate Republicans voted to advance a $70 billion plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the next three years, ignoring Democrats' demands for guardrails on immigration enforcement agents.

                  Local News

                  Here's what to know if you're going to be near Memorial Stadium Saturday

                  Here's what to know if you're going to be near Memorial Stadium Saturday

                  And just like it does with Husker football, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will lock down many areas of campus.

                  Applications being taken for trail grants by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

                  Applications being taken for trail grants by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

                  Nebraska Games and Parks are accepting applications for trail grants.

                  Lexington's Oakley Burson. Sofia Silva-Benavidez win the Tree Board Poster Contest

                  Lexington's Oakley Burson. Sofia Silva-Benavidez win the Tree Board Poster Contest

                  Lexington third-graders Oakley Burson and Sofia Silva-Benavidez were this year's Tree Board Arbor Day poster contest winners.

                  At Lexington library, State Poet Jewel Rodgers invites community into the art of poetry

                  At Lexington library, State Poet Jewel Rodgers invites community into the art of poetry

                  Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers turned a Lexington workshop into an interactive poetry experience, inviting attendees to write, share and connect through the art form.

                  State & Regional

                  Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 26

                  Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 26

                  Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

                  Meet the researcher who named Nebraska's nearly invisible new namesake

                  Meet the researcher who named Nebraska's nearly invisible new namesake

                  A novel microorganism discovered by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers was revealed in a scientific journal. Karrie Weber was one of the researchers who helped name it.

                  Here's what to know if you're going to be near Memorial Stadium Saturday

                  Here's what to know if you're going to be near Memorial Stadium Saturday

                  And just like it does with Husker football, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will lock down many areas of campus.

                  Zach Bryan concert expected to draw tens of thousands, boost Lincoln businesses

                  Zach Bryan concert expected to draw tens of thousands, boost Lincoln businesses

                  The Zach Bryan concert is one of three major non-football events at the stadium this year to bring in additional revenue now that UNL has to pay its athletes.

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                  Rapid Relief Team hosts appreciation meal for Gothenburg Fire Department

                  Reese Kuecker takes on the Masters Tournament with UNL hospitality program

                  Reese Kuecker takes on the Masters Tournament with UNL hospitality program

                  Flatwater Forum: Lexington begins to look ahead after Tyson closing

                  Flatwater Forum: Lexington begins to look ahead after Tyson closing

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                  America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic national milestone.

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                  Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                  Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                  Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                  Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                  Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                  Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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                  Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

                  Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

                  Content by Breakthrough T1D. Learn about the Agostino family, their connection to Type 1 diabetes, and the Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala that will take place later this spring.

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                  Content by The Power of Pork. Try this Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder dish for dinner.

                  Crime

                  State troopers trying to locate man who ran from traffic stop near Overton

                  State troopers trying to locate man who ran from traffic stop near Overton

                  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.

                  2 arrested after Lexington police carry out arrest warrants

                  2 arrested after Lexington police carry out arrest warrants

                  LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department arrested two subjects Thursday morning after conducting simultaneous arrest operations.

                  Gothenburg man charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child

                  Gothenburg man charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child

                  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.

                  North Platte man accused of stealing tires from various businesses using fraudulent credit cards

                  North Platte man accused of stealing tires from various businesses using fraudulent credit cards

                  Guillermo Goytia-Avitia, 57, of North Platte was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of theft by deception, more than $5,000.

                  Politics

                  State begins tour highlighting election security, accuracy testing before May 12 primary

                  State begins tour highlighting election security, accuracy testing before May 12 primary

                  Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen kicked off his five-day statewide election transparency tour Friday observing logic and accuracy testing on ballot-counting equipment for Lancaster County.

                  Appeal filed to revive challenge of McCook Work Ethic Camp's use as ICE facility

                  Appeal filed to revive challenge of McCook Work Ethic Camp's use as ICE facility

                  An appeal has been filed in a legal challenge over Gov. Jim Pillen's decision to convert the Work Ethic Camp at McCook into a federal immigration detention center.

                  Nebraska moves to bar SNAP recipients from buying candy

                  Nebraska moves to bar SNAP recipients from buying candy

                  Nebraska will move to restrict candy purchases for food assistance recipients, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday.

                  Standing Bear director remains 'fully committed' to finish film despite funding halt

                  Standing Bear director remains 'fully committed' to finish film despite funding halt

                  The director of a movie about Chief Standing Bear said he remains "fully committed" to bringing the story to the big screen.

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