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Andrew Nelson
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Omaha-based writer and journalist. Nebraska guy for Courthouse News Service. More words in Omaha Magazine and Flatwater Free Press. To be played at maximum volume.
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The perpetrator, whoever it is, is still at large.

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Brown University shooting manhunt resets with release of person of interest
The search for a gunman in the deadly Brown University shooting remains ongoing after officials in Providence, Rhode Island, announced late Sunday that a detained person of interest would be released ...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Awful news to wake up to this morning: Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, have been found dead. The LAPD is investigating their deaths as homicides.

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Live Updates: Hollywood Director Rob Reiner and His Wife, Michele, Are Found Dead
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December 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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This is really good to read if you are interested in the arts and literature.

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Stop Trying to Make the Humanities ‘Relevant’ — The Atlantic
For humanities departments to continue to matter, they must challenge the modern world rather than accommodate it.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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The American soldiers killed yesterday in Syria were members of the Iowa National Guard.

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Two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed, three wounded in ISIS attack in Syria
The names of the Iowa soldiers who were killed are expected to be release Sunday.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Sigh. In addition to other acts of violence this weekend comes a terror attack in Australia.

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At least 12 dead in terror attack at Bondi Beach after mass shooting
At least 12 people are shot dead and 29 injured at Bondi Beach after two gunmen opened fire on a packed crowd at a Jewish festival.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Breaking News: Two American soldiers and an American interpreter were killed in an attack in central Syria on Saturday, U.S. military officials said.
U.S. Forces Attacked in Syria, State Media Says
The Pentagon said two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra while supporting counterterrorism operations.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Two South Dakota GOP lawmakers, Rep. Dusty Johnson and Sen. Mike Rounds, are pushing the measure.

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Wounded Knee Massacre site protection bill passes Congress • South Dakota Searchlight
The U.S. Senate sent President Trump a bill that would protect a portion of the Wounded Knee Massacre site on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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"In Phoenix, 358 openings will be eliminated, including nurses and doctors..."

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VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs
Strains on the Veterans Affairs system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors and nurses.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Friday evening’s melody.
Galaxie 500. "Tell Me" UK TV 1990
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December 13, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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BREAKING: Scott Frost filed a lawsuit today against the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
December 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Tina Peters has become a cause célèbre in the election conspiracy movement.

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Trump pardons former Colorado elections clerk, but it alone won't free her from prison
Tina Peters was convicted in 2024 under state election laws that the president's pardoning powers do not extend to.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Federal judge orders ICE release Kilmar Ábrego García immediately @ryanknappy.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/federal-judg...
Federal judge orders ICE release Kilmar Ábrego García immediately
The Maryland man has been in ICE custody since August, when he was arrested at a mandatory immigration check-in following his release from criminal detention in Tennessee.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Things have gotten ugly with the flooding in Washington state.
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The National Water Center has issued an updated Key Messages for the ongoing Catastrophic flooding impacts this week in Washington. More info: water.noaa.gov #flooding #wawx
Key Messages for Washington Flooding Catastrophic and life threatening flooding to continue through Friday Catastrophic Flooding Impacts, Especially Along the Skagit and Snohomish Rivers, to Continue through Friday Major and/or record river flooding is ongoing, which will bring a significant risk to life and property. Overtopping of levees is likely. Considerable Flooding Impacts Across the Western Cascade Foothills to the Puget Sound to Continue through Friday Considerable small stream and moderate-to-major river flooding is ongoing. Widespread Urban and River Flooding Urban and minor-to-moderate river flooding is possible through early Friday throughout the remainder of western Washington. Potential For Landslides Landslides remain possible in areas of steep terrain within the considerable and catastrophic regions. For the latest rainfall forecasts, visit www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov
December 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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The US sanctioned the ship in 2022 over accusations it belonged to a network of oil-smuggling shadow tankers.

But as a naval historian says, “As far as the principle of seizing ships on the high sea ... Nations go to war over that principle."

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Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
The seizure was led by the U.S. Coast Guard and supported by the Navy, according to a U.S. official.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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New York federal judge orders DOJ to unseal Jeffrey Epstein case files @jrussjruss.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/new-york-fed...
New York federal judge orders DOJ to unseal Jeffrey Epstein case files
U.S. District Judge Richard Berman granted the government's motion to release grand jury materials in accordance with the freshly passed Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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This story is a bit of a jaw-dropper:

A man authorities accuse of being "part of a professional assassination squad" for MS-13 was arrested Monday in Grand Island.

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DOJ says alleged MS-13 gang leader charged in quadruple homicide arrested in Nebraska
The Department of Justice announced the arrest of an alleged MS-13 gang leader.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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New York judge greenlights unsealing of Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury files @jrussjruss.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/new-york-jud...
New York judge greenlights unsealing of Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury files
The Trump administration’s handling of the so-called “Epstein files,” documents related to the federal government’s investigation of the late New York financier and convicted sex trafficker, has becom...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Things got pretty contentious at the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday.

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Knives out at Supreme Court in battle for executive power
President Trump’s push to fire independent regulators led to a heated debate over the justices’ fundamental views on the structure of the government.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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A state senator made a four-hour drive to McCook to inspect conditions at Nebraska's new immigration detention center, and was denied entry.

Citing state statute, she says that violated the law.

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Nebraska lawmaker was twice denied entry to McCook ICE jail, calls it law violation • Nebraska Examiner
Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh seeks action from legislative leaders after she was twice denied entry to McCook ICE jail, calling it legal violation.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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A bodyguard for boxer Terence Crawford says in a lawsuit that Omaha police officers held Crawford, the bodyguard and two passengers at gunpoint for half an hour during a traffic stop, in violation of their constitutional rights. www.courthousenews.com/boxer-terenc...
Boxer Terence Crawford's bodyguard sues Omaha over traffic stop
The 18-time world champion was pulled over for speeding and charged with reckless driving, after police officers detained him, his bodyguard and two other passengers at gunpoint for about 30 minutes.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Ken Schubring is an American hero, both for his service in World War II and his efforts to integrate Athens, Georgia, schools after the war. Never forget.
December 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Good morning. The @nytimes.com visited Nebraska to report on local reaction to the conversion of the Work Ethic Camp in McCook to an immigration detention facility:

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/w...
This Prison Rehabilitated Inmates. Until ICE Paid to Fill It With Immigrants.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The 1976 Bill Grundy interview with the Sex Pistols is something else.

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Why Bill Grundy deserved better than the Sex Pistols
Best known as the embarrassing geezer terrorized by the Sex Pistols on a daytime chat show in 1976, Grundy actually held his own better than we remember.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Family of slain woman sues US government over inaction by Veterans Affairs police

Via @courthousenews.bsky.social:

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Family of slain woman sues US government over inaction by VA police
Jerel McGeachy Sr., a Veterans Affairs police officer, killed Domonique McGeachy and their 12-year-old son before turning his service weapon on himself.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Four suspects in an attack on an ICE detention center in Texas plead not guilty in federal court. A police officer was wounded in the July 4 incident.

Via @courthousenews.bsky.social:

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Four plead not guilty in July 4 attack on Texas ICE jail
Accused shooter Brandon Song, 32, flashed a quick smile to supporters as he was led away in shackles.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM