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2 hrs ago | AccuWeather.com

Plains Flash Flooding, Severe Storms Memorial Weekend

Downpours and strong storms from portions of the Plains and Texas to part of the Midwest have the potential to disrupt outdoor activities ranging from memorial services and parades to picnics, barbeques and ball games.

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Related Topix: Weather, Illinois, Tornado, Natural Disasters, Hurricane, Nebraska

Fri May 24, 2013

The Papillion Times

Arizona investigating angry email sent lawmakers

Nebraska defensive end Avery Moss is headed for trial in July on a charge that he exposed himself to a female student employee at a University of Nebraska-Lincoln residence hall convenience store.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Nebraska, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Omaha, NE

Sunherald.com

Neb. football player's indecency trial gets set

The 18-year-old Moss has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of public indecency.

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KMCX-FM Ogallala

Nebraska work-subsidy pilot bill heads to final vote

A proposed work-subsidy program aimed at Nebraskans who qualify for welfare is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

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KLKN

Neb high court upholds new trial in murder case

The Nebraska Supreme Court says Nebraska's self-defense law, which says a person does not have to retreat from his home before using deadly force in self-defense, covers those fending off an attack from a roommate.

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Related Topix: Nebraska, Life, Self Defense

Thu May 23, 2013

Hollywood Reporter

Cannes: Big Standing Ovation for Alexander Payne's 'Nebraska'

Jury members Nicole Kidman and Ang Lee also walked the red carpet for the world premiere of the director's competition entry at the fest.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, Citizen Ruth, Nebraska, Theater, Arts, Will Forte, Beautiful Creatures

SFGate

Financial literacy program aimed at Neb. schools

High school teachers throughout Nebraska will have a new tool this fall to help students learn about credit cards, student loans, savings and taxes.

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Related Topix: Nebraska, Education Etc., Home, Mortgage, Personal Finance

Neepawa Press

McMillan: U.S. drought area down, but very dry areas drier

Total U.S. farmland under drought edged lower over the week ending May 21, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor's Thursday update.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Nebraska, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Agriculture, Science

KHGI

Child Care Subsidy Bill Headed to Final Vote

A bill that would allow more working families in Nebraska to qualify for child care subsidies is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

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1110 KFAB

More Nebraska Families Could Qualify For Childcare Subsidies

A bill that would allow more working families in Nebraska to qualify for child care subsidies is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

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KHGI

Sens. Johanns and Fischer Introduce Legislation to Create Commemorative Boys Town Coins

U.S. Sens. Mike Johanns and Deb Fischer Wednesday introduced the Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act.

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Related Topix: Senator Deb Fischer, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Senator Mike Johanns, Nebraska

Wed May 22, 2013

KCAU

More Neb. families could qualify for care subsidy

A bill that would allow more working families in Nebraska to qualify for child care subsidies is headed to a final vote in the Legislature.

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Ralston Recorder

After House, rocky road looms for Lee Terry's Keystone XL pipeline bill

As the Republican-controlled House prepares to once again register its support for the Keystone XL pipeline, the White House waved its veto pen and Nebraska-based opponents vowed to fight the project down to the county level if need be.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Lee Terry, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Nebraska

KHGI

Central Nebraska Joins OK Tornado Relief

Central Nebraska's volunteers are working to send all the help they can to tornado relief efforts for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado.

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Related Topix: Nebraska, Marketing

Washington Examiner

House passes GOP bill to speed pipeline approval

House Republicans pushed through a bill Wednesday to bypass the president to speed approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Lee Terry, Republican, US House of Representatives, Raul Grijalva, Democrat, Barack Obama, Nebraska

Inside Bay Area

Neb. AG wants to revoke license of abortion nurse

A prominent Nebraska abortion clinic is facing a new legal challenge from state officials who want to revoke the license of the clinic's only nurse because of allegations of questionable care.

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Related Topix: Abortion, Nebraska, Healthcare Law, Law

EERE Network News

USDA to Boost Rural Electric Grid Efficiency and Reliability in 8 States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on April 29 announced funding for four rural electric projects in eight states-Colorado, Georgia, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Wyoming.

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Related Topix: US News, United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Science, Colorado, Colorado Government, Nebraska

Tue May 21, 2013

KOTA-TV Rapid City

Neb. officials use website to encourage fishing

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says the user-friendly website allows visitors to buy a fishing permit.

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Mon May 20, 2013

KHGI

Your Right to Know: Freedom of Information in Nebraska

Done in by a paper trail, Rick Sheehy was on his way to becoming Nebraska's next governor.

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KOTA-TV Rapid City

Neb. Patrol: Attacks in Whiteclay 'concerning'

The superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol says law enforcement is increasing its presence in Whiteclay after activists attacked two beer trucks and threatened one driver with a knife.

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