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Iran Debate Unlikely

It was expected that the Senate would have a lengthy debate next week over the proposed nuclear deal with Iran.

Lots Of Pheasants In Iowa

A statewide survey by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows the pheasant population has increased for the second year in a row.

Protests Make Police Work More Dangerous

At least four law officers have been killed nationwide in the past nine days and a longtime lawman in western Iowa says he’s seeing a shift in public sentiment about people who wear badges.

One Year Since Ebola Victim Came To Nebraska

Saturday will mark the one year anniversary of the first Ebola virus patient arriving at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.

Low Gas Prices Boost Holiday Driving

Gas prices are expected to be the lowest in a decade for Nebraskans during the Labor Day holiday weekend ahead.

Twins Lose Playoff Ground

J.B. Shuck’s two-run, pinch-hit triple in the seventh inning sent the Chicago White Sox over Minnesota 6-4 Thursday, the Twins’ last home game before beginning a key road trip.

Vikes Drop Final Tuneup

Marcus Mariota threw a 59-yard touchdown pass to Harry Douglas to cap his only series, and the Tennessee Titans wrapped up the preseason by beating the Minnesota Vikings 24-17 on Thursday night.

Jacks Open At Kansas

For the second time in four seasons, the South Dakota State University football team will kick off its season with a road matchup at Kansas.

Good Matchups In Openers

Several interesting matchups await area teams opening the football season this weekend.

Gophers Take TCU To Wire

Trevone Boykin threw for 246 yards and a touchdown and ran for 92 yards and another score to help No. 2 TCU outlast Minnesota 23-17 on Thursday night.

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