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TMZ Sopranos Actor James Gandolfini Dead
The celebrity website TMZ reports that James Gandolfini, best known for his role as Tony Soprano on "The Sopranos", died earlier today in Italy.The website says Gandolfini is believed to have suffered a heart attack. He was 51 years old. Gandolfini was in Italy to attend the 59th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily and he was scheduled to participate in a festival event this weekend. ...
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Hayes Homer Earns Twin Bill Split
Brett Hayes' game-saving homer was his eighth of the year, tied with Max Ramirez for second most on the team, and the catcher has reached base in 22 of his last 23 games. (Mark Kuhlmann/Omaha Storm ...
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Extreme torture kidnapping laid out in affidavit
FIRST BREAKING NEWS.. A MENTALLY HANDICAPPED MAN ESCAPES FROM THIS HOME AND TELLS POLICE A HORRIFIC STORY OF ABUSE. ACCORDING TO COURT DOCUMENTSHE WAS TORTURED FOR YEARS CHAINEDBURNED .STARVED. TONIGHT HIS OWN FATHER, STEP-MOTHER AND STEP BROTHER ARE ALL IN JAIL. (Dawson:absolutely it's disturbing.)(no excuse for this type of behavoir) THE ALLEGED VICTIM IS NOW SAFE. ...
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Neb. lawmakers commence study of school funding
Members of the Education Committee met on Wednesday to begin their work on the interim study, which could lead to changes in the way state aid to schools is ...
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Secretary of Defense addresses UNO faculty students
Moments after arriving at the University of Nebraska-Omaha campus, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gave a select group of students, staff and faculty the experience of a ...
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Nebraska Furniture Mart announces its expansion job growth
Nebraska Furniture Mart announced Wednesday it will be expanding its facilities while donating money to the city to build a bridge to access its new ...
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Chasers Unveil New Website Design
OMAHA, Neb. - The nature of Minor League Baseball implies the Omaha Storm Chasers have a new look on the field every year, but this upcoming season the main way fans interact with the ballclub will have a much different look as well. Today, the Storm Chasers unveiled their new redesigned website featuring simpler navigation, increased multimedia content and easier ways for fans to connect to all ...
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Thousands of tea party activists rip IRS at rally
Thousands of tea party activists gathered Wednesday outside the Capitol in loud protest of the Internal Revenue Service, seeking to keep the beleaguered agency's scandal afloat nearly six weeks after the news first ...
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UNL invites May graduates to August ceremony
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has invited graduates who were scheduled to receive diplomas in May 4 baccalaureate degree ceremony to participate in its Aug. 17 commencement ceremony at Pinnacle Bank ...
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Police Lincoln woman held hostage
A 45-year-old Iowa woman and her husband and son face charges after police say the woman tortured, abused and locked up her mentally handicapped ...
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More arrests made in ticket scalping
-- Mug shots: See who got arrested Richard was originally arrested on a ticket scalping charge on Saturday. Officers said the men tried selling tickets $4 to $120 above face ...
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Dunedin clinches division behind Burns Reyes
Florida State League standings With a half-game lead over Brevard County entering the final day of the season's first half, Dunedin controlled its own fate Wednesday morning. The Blue Jays took care of business, beating visiting Tampa, 8-4, to seal the Florida State League's first-half North Division title. After losing five straight at Clearwater and Palm Beach last week, Dunedin ...
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Controlling Mosquitoes in Nebraska
Mosquitoes have been really bad at my house. I don't know if it's because of last year's drought or what, but when I can't even sit on my back porch during the day without fighting off mosquitos, I have a big ...
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No tapering Federal Reserve to continue stimulus
The Federal Reserve gave no indication Wednesday that it plans to scale back its purchases of bonds and other assets, as it continues its efforts to boost the U.S. ...
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Nebraska community college leader sets retirement
Huck's time with the district began in 1975 when he was hired as coordinator of community services. He became chancellor of the college in 1994. The title was changed to president ...
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Physicians group labels obesity a disease
The American Medical Association adopts a new policy on obesity The change diagnoses nearly one-third of Americas with a medical condition AMA decision could increase funding for future research, doctor ...
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Man linked to 2 robberies 1 attempted robbery
Police said the man is also responsible for an attempted robbery at the QuikTrip. That incident was reported just minutes before the June 6 robbery at the Kum and ...
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Chasers Release 2013 Promo Schedule
OMAHA, Neb. - Minor League Baseball is all about affordable family fun. With that in mind, the Omaha Storm Chasers are proud to announce their 2013 Promotional Schedule packed with improved daily promotions, never-before-seen giveaways and death-defying performers that make sure fans of all ages will be able to truly "Chase the FUN" all season long. "We are excited to add to the ...
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NEST Storm Chasers Present 11th Annual Essay Contest
OMAHA, Neb. - The Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) and the Omaha Storm Chasers have officially kicked off the 11th-annual "Why I Want to Go to College" essay contest, Nebraska State Treasurer Don Stenberg and the Storm Chasers announced earlier this week. Students in 7th and 8th grade both in and outside the state of Nebraska may send their entries until the Friday, April 5 ...
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Kansas City Royals Honor Hit the Books Winner
OMAHA, Neb. - When 9-year-old Joel Nigro from Black Elk Elementary in Omaha was told his original artwork had been selected from a couple thousand entries to serve as the official bookmark for the Omaha Storm Chasers "Hit the Books" literacy program, he thought it was pretty cool. His winning entry included mascots Stormy, Vortex and Casey all appearing to run around the bases at ...
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Storm Chasers Helping Fans Chase Love This Valentines Day
OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Storm Chasers have the most passionate fans in all of Minor League Baseball, and the team wants to help them with a fun way to display their passion for that special Storm Chasers fan in their life. For the first time in franchise history, the Storm Chasers are offering specialty Valentine's Day gift packages with an option for delivery by one of the team's ...
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Storm Chasers Modify Application Process for Game Day Staff
OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Storm Chasers and Ovations Food Services are making it easier for anyone interested in a part-time, game day position with the team for the upcoming 2013 season. The team will not hold their traditional job fair, but instead are adopting an open registration process where applications will be accepted throughout the offseason and the season for the nearly 225 open ...
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Royals Caravan Coming to Omahas Ultimate Baseball Academy
OMAHA, Neb. - The Kansas City Royals Caravan is arriving in Omaha on Thursday, January 17 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Ultimate Baseball Academy. This year's stop features a star-studded lineup of Royals headlined by 2012 All-Star Billy Butler and Royals Hall of Famer John Mayberry. Butler had a career year statistically in 2012 to earn his first Silver Slugger Award, and along with ...
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Annual National Anthem Tryout Returns to Oak View Mall
OMAHA, Neb. - The incredible chance of performing the National Anthem at Werner Park this spring and summer is once again up for grabs for local singers and musicians. In order to claim this opportunity, they must impress the celebrity judges on hand at the Oak View Mall on Saturday, February 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entrants will be judged on several criteria including lyrical accuracy, ...
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Track the top 2013 MLB Draft picks
Looking for information on 2013 Draft picks? The table below shows information on top picks and notable players, including where they came from, when they signed and where they've made their debut. Check back often for the latest updates, and go to MLB.com for the ...
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Omaha makes move to develop Midtown
TIFs have their critics, but the progress thus far seems to show that incremental tax financing may work in Midtown Omaha and provide the investment that some pockets of the neighborhood need to revitalize the area.
Omaha is the commercial and transport hub of Nebraska, it is the state’s largest city and is the home to five fortune 500 companies and has been named by Forbes as the “Best Bang-For-The-Buck” city in the US and one of those leading the country’s recovery. Read more
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