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Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation after second fatal immigration agent shooting
Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation after second fatal immigration agent shooting
A growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation after second fatal immigration agent shooting
New England Patriots beat Denver Broncos, advance to their 12th Super Bowl
New England Patriots beat Denver Broncos, advance to their 12th Super Bowl
The New England Patriots advance to their 12th Super Bowl, after beating the Denver Broncos 10-7 in a snowy AFC championship game.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM
New England Patriots beat Denver Broncos, advance to their 12th Super Bowl
Here’s what happens that could cause trees to ‘explode’ in cold weather
Here’s what happens that could cause trees to ‘explode’ in cold weather
A rumor regarding “exploding trees” has been circulating online, but experts said that is not exactly what happens to trees in cold weather.
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January 25, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Here’s what happens that could cause trees to ‘explode’ in cold weather
Lincoln protestors express concerns following deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Lincoln protestors express concerns following deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
People gathered to protest the ICE agency in east Lincoln on Sunday.
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January 25, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Lincoln protestors express concerns following deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation after second ICE shooting
Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation after second ICE shooting
More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies including Target, Best Buy and UnitedHealth signed an open letter posted on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce website on Sunday.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation after second ICE shooting
94-year-old woman gets sidewalk built outside home after decades of asking
94-year-old woman gets sidewalk built outside home after decades of asking
It took decades, but one 94-year-old Arizona woman finally got a sidewalk installed outside of her home.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:26 PM
94-year-old woman gets sidewalk built outside home after decades of asking
This Day in History - January 25: Mutual of Omaha breaks ground on headquarters in Omaha
This Day in History - January 25: Mutual of Omaha breaks ground on headquarters in Omaha
January 25, 2023 - Mutual of Omaha broke ground on their 44-story headquarters in downtown Omaha on Jan. 25, 2023.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:56 PM
This Day in History - January 25: Mutual of Omaha breaks ground on headquarters in Omaha
New Hampshire Rep. Pappas talks affordability
New Hampshire Rep. Pappas talks affordability
Housing, energy, healthcare topped the list of costs that are getting harder for families to pay.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM
New Hampshire Rep. Pappas talks affordability
Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures and widespread power outages
Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures and widespread power outages
A massive winter storm continues to hit large parts of the country, dumping snow, sleet and freezing rain.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures and widespread power outages
Hegseth posts ‘How To’ graphic on avoiding ICE after agent fatally shot man in Minneapolis
Hegseth posts ‘How To’ graphic on avoiding ICE after agent fatally shot man in Minneapolis
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a "How To" graphic on avoiding ICE after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis.
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January 25, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Hegseth posts ‘How To’ graphic on avoiding ICE after agent fatally shot man in Minneapolis
Week Ahead in Washington: January 25
Week Ahead in Washington: January 25
Senators return to Capitol Hill this week with a partial government shutdown looming, and President Donald Trump heads to Iowa.
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January 25, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Week Ahead in Washington: January 25
US airlines and airports brace for a brutal travel day amid massive winter storm
US airlines and airports brace for a brutal travel day amid massive winter storm
A massive winter storm set the stage for a brutal travel day Sunday, with airlines warning of widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation’s busiest airports.
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January 25, 2026 at 12:24 PM
US airlines and airports brace for a brutal travel day amid massive winter storm
Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis after man shot, killed during crackdown
Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis after man shot, killed during crackdown
Democratic officials and protesters on the streets are demanding that federal immigration officers leave Minnesota.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis after man shot, killed during crackdown
NRA slams federal prosecutor’s post about Minneapolis shooting: ‘Dangerous and wrong’
NRA slams federal prosecutor’s post about Minneapolis shooting: ‘Dangerous and wrong’
A Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis shot and killed a man, ratcheting up tensions in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier.
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January 25, 2026 at 10:32 AM
NRA slams federal prosecutor’s post about Minneapolis shooting: ‘Dangerous and wrong’
Veteran goes parasailing with granddaughter, doctor to celebrate his 90th birthday
Veteran goes parasailing with granddaughter, doctor to celebrate his 90th birthday
A U.S. Navy veteran celebrated his 90th birthday by going parasailing with two of his loved ones.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Veteran goes parasailing with granddaughter, doctor to celebrate his 90th birthday
Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions
Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions
A second fatal shooting in Minneapolis again led tensions to boil over as local, state and national leaders weighed in with conflicting accounts of how the situation unfolded.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions
American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of 1,600-foot skyscraper without ropes
American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of 1,600-foot skyscraper without ropes
Cheers erupted from the crowd as he reached the top of the skyscraper about 90 minutes after he started.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:41 AM
American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of 1,600-foot skyscraper without ropes
12-year-old boy life flighted from Lincoln hospital due to severe malnourishment
12-year-old boy life flighted from Lincoln hospital due to severe malnourishment
A 12-year-old boy was life flighted after being admitted to a Lincoln hospital due to severe malnourishment.
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January 25, 2026 at 3:51 AM
12-year-old boy life flighted from Lincoln hospital due to severe malnourishment
Local High School Sports Scores/Highlights (Friday January 23)
Local High School Sports Scores/Highlights (Friday January 23)
SPVA Championship games now set following semi-final games.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Local High School Sports Scores/Highlights (Friday January 23)
College student found dead after going missing in cold weather for more than 15 hours, police say
College student found dead after going missing in cold weather for more than 15 hours, police say
A 19-year-old college student has been found dead after going missing in the extreme cold for more than 15 hours.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:09 AM
College student found dead after going missing in cold weather for more than 15 hours, police say
This Day in History - January 24: Patent for ‘Eskimo Pie’ awarded to UNL graduate
This Day in History - January 24: Patent for ‘Eskimo Pie’ awarded to UNL graduate
January 24, 1922 - The patent for “Eskimo Pie” was granted to a University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate on Jan. 24, 1922.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:39 AM
This Day in History - January 24: Patent for ‘Eskimo Pie’ awarded to UNL graduate
Nebraska women’s basketball team fights past Illini
Nebraska women’s basketball team fights past Illini
Britt Prince led four Huskers in double figures with 20 points, as No. 24 Nebraska built an 18-point halftime lead and held on for an 81-75 women’s basketball win over Illinois on Saturday afternoon.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Nebraska women’s basketball team fights past Illini
Minnesota man killed by federal agents during immigration operation
Minnesota man killed by federal agents during immigration operation
A 37-year-old Minneapolis resident was shot and killed by federal law enforcement Saturday morning as Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns sweep across Minnesota.
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January 25, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Minnesota man killed by federal agents during immigration operation
3 people found dead as major winter storm moves across the US, reports say
3 people found dead as major winter storm moves across the US, reports say
Three people were found dead across New York City when temperatures had dropped into the teens Saturday.
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January 25, 2026 at 12:09 AM
3 people found dead as major winter storm moves across the US, reports say
Dominant second half moves Nebraska men’s basketball team to 20-0
Dominant second half moves Nebraska men’s basketball team to 20-0
The Nebraska men’s basketball team used a dominant second-half performance to erase a six-point halftime deficit and cruise to a 76-57 victory Saturday at Minnesota.
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January 24, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Dominant second half moves Nebraska men’s basketball team to 20-0