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Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner.

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In her first year as Iowa women’s basketball coach, Jan Jensen tracked her progress in a notebook. It helped find her voice and style, and Fremont grad could be the beneficiary.

Iowa women shape new image post Caitlin Clark, that involves Fremont's Taylor McCabe

In her first year as Iowa women’s basketball coach, Jan Jensen tracked her progress in a notebook. It helped find her voice and style, and Fremont grad could be the

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 3h

The world around him changed, but this summer was the same for Hudson Greer.

Creighton’s four-star freshman guard, one of the top recruits in program history, didn’t sacrifice his work ethic to become a Bluejay.

Why Creighton freshman Hudson Greer is ready to 'rock and roll' — not wait in the wings

The world around him changed, but this summer was the same for Hudson Greer.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 3h

Deputies with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after they say he shot and injured another person in a home west of Avoca Thursday night.

Man accused of shooting at house with kids inside near Avoca, Iowa

One person was injured in the shooting near the Pottawattamie County town.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 4h

Under Mike Jirschele, Omaha won four division titles, three league championships and one national title. He is the winningest manager in franchise history with 1,214 victories.

After 48-year baseball career, Omaha Storm Chasers manager Mike Jirschele retires

Under Mike Jirschele, Omaha won four division titles, three league championships and one national title. He is the winningest manager in franchise history with 1,214 victories.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 6h

19-year-old injured in North Omaha shooting

A 19-year-old man was shot and injured in North Omaha early Friday morning.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 6h

Man dead, woman in critical condition after motorcycle crash in Millard area

Around 2 a.m., Omaha police officers responded to the crash at the 134th Street and Industrial Frontage Road intersection. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 7h

Omaha man, 27, charged in deadly crash held on $500,000 bail

The man is accused of causing a Sept. 5 car crash that killed a 37-year-old woman west of Miller Park on Sept. 5.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 7h

Sam McKewon's Big Ten picks: Can Indiana's execution overcome Oregon's talent?

Sam McKewon's picks tackle the best Big Ten weekend so far, highlighted by Indiana's quest to beat talent-rich Oregon at Autzen Stadium.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 7h

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in shutdown

The White House budget office says mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 9h

Omaha World-Herald writers predict the Nebraska vs. Maryland football game

Omaha World-Herald writers Evan Bland, Tom Shatel, Wilson Moore, Ben Doody and Sam McKewon predict the score for Nebraska vs. Maryland.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 12h

Turnover margin has been a fatal flaw uniting Nebraska teams since 2004. At plus-six ahead of a trip to Maryland, these Huskers are finding ways to buck a long trend.

How Nebraska is finally turning decades of lost turnover battles into a net positive

Turnover margin has been a fatal flaw uniting Nebraska teams since 2004. At plus-six ahead of a trip to Maryland, these Huskers are finding ways to buck a long trend.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 13h

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado becomes the 20th woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, joining a distinguished group of laureates.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 13h

This week's media notes column features an in-depth conversation with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt.

ESPN's Scott Van Pelt goes deep on Nebraska, Matt Rhule's future: Ben Doody's media notes

This week's media notes column features an in-depth conversation with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 23h

No. 1 in Year 1: Nebraska volleyball’s seamless start under Dani Busboom Kelly

Nebraska volleyball hasn’t missed a beat under Dani Busboom Kelly, sitting 14-0 and No. 1 in the nation midway through her first season.

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Omaha World-Herald @owhnews.bsky.social · 1d

Savannah Bananas are headed to Memorial Stadium in 2026

Banana Ball is coming to Memorial Stadium next summer.

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The average score last week in Nebraska high school games was 48-14, 47-7 when considering only Classes A and B.

Pospisil: Nebraska high school football blowouts become national news

The average score last week in Nebraska high school games was 48-14, 47-7 when considering only Classes A and B.

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Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

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It’s a byproduct of a changing game: Husker frontcourt has more European flavor with Leo Curtis and Ugnius Jarusevicius joining Rienk Mast and Berke Buyuktuncel.

Nebraska basketball notes: Huskers double their European flavor, making Ryder Cup different

It’s a byproduct of a changing game: Husker frontcourt has more European flavor with Leo Curtis and Ugnius Jarusevicius joining Rienk Mast and Berke Buyuktuncel.

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At Big Ten Media Days, Nebraska forward Rienk Mast unpacked the grueling "grind" of knee surgery rehab as he spent a year toiling in the shadows.

Inside the "grind" of Nebraska forward Rienk Mast's year in the shadows

At Big Ten Media Days, Nebraska forward Rienk Mast unpacked the grueling "grind" of knee surgery rehab as he spent a year toiling in the shadows.

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Omaha police are investigating a cutting that left two injured as they were walking their dogs in northwest Omaha Wednesday night.

Men attacked while walking their dogs in northwest Omaha, police say

Omaha police are investigating a cutting that left two injured as they were walking their dogs in northwest Omaha Wednesday night.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

A grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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An Omaha food truck owner is accused of enticing undocumented immigrants from Mexico to be smuggled to Omaha to work at his business.

Omaha food truck owner charged with enticing undocumented immigrants to come work at his business

An Omaha food truck owner is accused of enticing undocumented immigrants from Mexico to be smuggled to Omaha to work at his business.

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Shatel: Omaha hockey may be beneficiary of a Canadian pipeline

Omaha hockey has welcomed an infusion of top young talent from north of the border. And its a game-changer for UNO, writes Tom Shatel.

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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced Thursday that he has filed a lawsuit against the Omaha Public Power District to ensure that the utility does not shut down critical electric generating units at its North Omaha power station.

Nebraska AG sues OPPD to prevent shutdown of coal-burning power units in North Omaha

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced Thursday that he has filed a lawsuit against the Omaha Public Power District to ensure that the utility does not shut down critical electric

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