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Ukraine Celebrates Independence Day, With A New Level Of Meaning As It Fights Back Against Russia

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 2:00am

I stood on Kyiv’s main boulevard, Khreshchatyk, one year ago, on Aug. 24, 2021, celebrating along with thousands of Ukrainians who were watching the Independence Day parade.

The parade featured newly obtained weapons such as the lightweight missile systems known as Javelins. There were flyovers by Ukraine’s air forces, including the largest plane in the world at the time, known as the “Dream.”

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AP-NORC Poll: Most In US Say They Want Stricter Gun Laws

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 1:00am

CHICAGO (AP) — Most U.S. adults want to see gun laws made stricter and think gun violence is increasing nationwide, according to a new poll that finds broad public support for a variety of gun restrictions, including many that are supported by majorities of Republicans and gun owners.

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U.S. House Democrats Send Sweeping Climate, Health And Tax Legislation To Biden

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 5:00am

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House on Friday cleared Democrats’ long-sought climate, health care and tax package, sending it to President Joe Biden for his signature.

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How We Tracked Pretrial Confinement Rates In The U.S. Army

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 4:00am

Each year, hundreds of Army soldiers face trial in military courts for offenses that range from murder to failure to report for duty.

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Breyer, Gorsuch Join To Promote Education About Constitution

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 3:00am

Recently retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. (AP Photo)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Recently retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has become the honorary co-chairman of a nonpartisan group devoted to education about the Constitution, joining Justice Neil Gorsuch at a time of intense political polarization and rising skepticism about the court's independence.

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Flood Says He Will Debate Pansing Brooks Twice In Nebraska’s 1st District House Race

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 2:00am

A map of Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District. (Unicameral Information Office)

OMAHA — Voters in eastern Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District will get at least one debate this fall, and likely two, Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood said this week.

Flood responded to criticism from his Democratic opponent, State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, whom Flood beat 53-47 in a rare June special election to finish GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s term.

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There’s Reason For People On Opposing Sides Of Abortion To Talk, Even If They Disagree – It Helps Build Respect, Understanding And Can Lead To Policy Change

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 1:00am

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has split the country into joyous supporters and furious dissenters. Emotions are running high, and some protests have turned violent. Yet research shows that people on either side of the abortion rights issue can bridge their divide if they speak directly and respectfully with one another.

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Mayor Jean Stothert Has Hired Two Experienced Economic Developers To Join The Mayor's Staff

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 08/16/2022 - 1:00am

(Omaha, NE) - The economic development team works with the Mayor, City departments, developers, and the Greater Omaha Chamber to recruit new business to Omaha, expand existing businesses, and bring development projects to successful completion.

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Facebook Data Used To Prosecute Nebraska Mother, Daughter After Alleged Abortion

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 08/12/2022 - 4:00am

OMAHA — Evidence against a Norfolk, Nebraska, mother and her teen in a case alleging an illegal abortion is opening a new digital front in the national battle over abortion.

Police allege in court documents that Celeste Burgess, then 17 years old, told police in April that she had suffered a miscarriage in a bathtub at her home. She said she and her mom buried the stillborn, the documents show.

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Cook Political Report Now Rates Bacon-Vargas Race A Toss-Up

Published by jason@omahadail... on Thu, 08/11/2022 - 3:00am

LINCOLN — A much-followed national political analyst is now rating Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District matchup between U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Democrat State Sen. Tony Vargas a toss-up.