State News
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For many Republicans, immigration is risky subject
FALLS CITY, Neb. (AP) — Rodney Vandenberg was the first to greet Republican Sen. Deb Fischer when she dropped by the Falls City's Chamber of Commerce office last week. He wasted no time bracing her about immigration, an issue that a Senate committee takes up Thursday in the form of sweeping overhaul legislation.
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CWS video review expands to include OF line calls
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The use of video replay will be expanded at next month's College World Series to give umpires the ability to take a second look at a ball hit down an outfield line to determine if it's fair or foul.
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Buffett: Stocks still reasonable but bonds awful
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett said even though the stock market is soaring, prices appear reasonable, and stocks would be a better investment than bonds for most people.
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Buffett: Stocks still reasonable but bonds awful
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett said even though the stock market is soaring, prices appear reasonable, and stocks would be a better investment than bonds for most people.
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Warren Buffett gives young entrepreneurs 10 shares
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Meeting Warren Buffett was exciting, but 10-year-old Matthew Meyer said winning $5,000 and 10 shares of stock in Buffett's company made Monday the best day of his life.
South Western Nebraska
National News
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Distraught mom becomes face of Oklahoma storm
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children.
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Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.
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Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias penalty; retrial set
PHOENIX (AP) — Jurors who spent five months determining Jodi Arias' fate couldn't decide whether she should get life in prison or die for murdering her boyfriend, sending prosecutors back to the drawing board to rehash the shocking case of sex, lies and violence to another 12 people.
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Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders — a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
SW NE Sports
Ag News
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New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday.
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Iowa kidnapping suspect probed in cousins' deaths
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The man suspected of kidnapping a still-missing 15-year-old Iowa girl and her friend as they walked home from school is being scrutinized in last year's unsolved kidnapping of two young cousins whose bodies were found 100 miles away.
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Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday voted to limit the amount of government subsidies the wealthiest farmers receive when purchasing crop insurance.
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Mexico cartel dominates, torches western state
LA RUANA, Mexico (AP) — The farm state of Michoacan is burning. A drug cartel that takes its name from an ancient monastic order has set fire to lumber yards, packing plants and passenger buses in a medieval-like reign of terror.
Business News
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Procter & Gamble brings back A.G. Lafley as CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — Procter & Gamble Co. is bringing back its former CEO, as the world's largest consumer-products maker tries to spur global growth.
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Sears reports bigger-than-expected 1Q loss
NEW YORK (AP) — It was another ugly quarter for Sears Holdings Corp.
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Gap back in style as 1Q profit jumps 43 percent
NEW YORK (AP) — After years of struggle, Gap is back in style.
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Stocks edge lower as investors reassess Fed fears
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors recovered their poise after a shaky start to trading on Wall Street that sent stocks sharply lower.
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