Nebraska's 2nd District

Dem Josh Riley topples House Republican in crucial upstate New York district

The upset came after Molinaro defeated Riley in 2022 by fewer than 2 points.

Politics - Politico - 11 hours ago

L.A. County district attorney, one of the most progressive in the country, loses re-election

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who ascended to office vowing sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system and then faced intense criticism over public safety issues, lost ...

People with felony records can vote in Nebraska, court rules

Nebraska’s high court says people with felony records can register to vote in a decision with implications for the upcoming election

Nebraska court allows voter registrations from people with felony convictions

Nebraskans with felony convictions may register to vote after the state's high court ruled Wednesday that a top election official had no authority to deem a law restoring those rights ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Nebraska Supreme Court says people with felony records can register to vote

Nebraska state Supreme Court rules that people with felony records can register to vote.

Nebraska regulators settle with one of communications companies involved in 911 outages

Nebraska regulators settle with one of the two communications companies involved in separate outages.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Fischer hangs onto lead, looks to Trump for help in Nebraska Senate battle

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) is maintaining a lead over independent Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race, a sleepy contest that has prompted former President Trump to help the incumbent Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Top Republican super PAC jumps into Nebraska Senate race

A top Republican super PAC is jumping into the Nebraska Senate race as incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer (R) struggles to put away her race against Independent Dan Osborn. The Senate Leadership Fund ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Cook shifts Pennsylvania Senate to 'toss-up,' Nebraska to 'lean Republican'

The Cook Political Report on Monday shifted the Pennsylvania Senate race into the "toss-up" category and moved the Nebraska Senate contest from likely to "lean Republican" with just 15 days until ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Election forecaster moves Nebraska Senate race slightly toward independent challenger

An election forecaster moved Nebraska’s contentious Senate race slightly toward Sen. Deb Fischer’s (R) challenger, Independent candidate Dan Osborn. Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted the Senate contest ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Republicans Cling to Slim Leads in Nebraska and Texas Senate Races

In Nebraska, Dan Osborn, an independent, is in a tight race with Senator Deb Fischer, and in Texas, Representative Colin Allred is four percentage points behind Senator Ted Cruz.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Nebraska uses a unique method to find election workers: It drafts them

Americans are encouraged to do their duty and vote on Election Day

Abortion-related ads in Nebraska prompt tension between health department and doctors

Two abortion measures are on the Nebraska ballot. Its health department issued an alert suggesting that ads about Nebraska's abortion law had created “confusion.”

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

How Nebraska’s 'blue dot' could prove pivotal in the Electoral College

The 2nd Congressional District could also be key to Democrats' Senate hopes.

Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska

Nebraska has a record number of petition-initiated measures on the ballot, including two competing ones pertaining to abortion abortion rights

Health - ABC News - 17 hours ago

Sen. Deb Fischer, Dan Osborn face off in Nebraska Senate race

The Nebraska Senate race has grown unexpectedly competitive as independent candidate Dan Osborn challenges Republican incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer.

Trump wins 4 out of 5 of Nebraska's electoral votes

Former President Trump is projected to win four out of five of Nebraska's electoral votes, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Nebraska is one of two states that does not use a ...

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

Trump wins three of five Nebraska votes, NBC News projects

NBC News projects former President Trump will gain three of the five electoral votes in Nebraska. NBC News Tom Llamas goes over the numbers in each congressional district.

Fischer fends off independent rival in Nebraska Senate race

Sen. Deb Fischer (D-Neb.) is projected to win reelection, surviving a surprise challenge from independent candidate Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Fischer, a ...

Politics - The Hill - 11 hours ago

Republicans hang onto Nebraska Senate seat, defeating independent challenger

GOP Sen. Deb Fischer has won re-election after facing a competitive challenge from independent Dan Osborn, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - 10 hours ago

Nebraska votes to codify current abortion restrictions in the state constitution

Nebraska voters approved a ballot measure enshrining current abortion restrictions in the state's constitution, NBC News projects, a setback for reproductive rights advocates in the red state.

Politics - NBC News - 6 hours ago

Mets' Kodai Senga struggles with control, knocked out in 2nd inning by Dodgers in NLCS opener

New York Mets starter Kodai Senga lasted just 10 batters and got only four outs in the National League Championship opener, struggling with control as the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 3-0, ...

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Kreider scores tiebreaking goal in 2nd period as Rangers beat Red Wings 4-1

Chris Kreider scored the go-ahead goal on the power play late in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Hot seat tiers: The NFL coaches who could be shown the door

Who's next to join Robert Saleh on the sidelines? There's an obvious choice for the most endangered head coach, and also a handful who should be bracing for anything.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Kraken score 4 goals in 2nd period, hold off late Flyers rally in 6-4 win

Eeli Tolvanen, Jordan Eberle, and Shane Wright scored three goals in less than three minutes in the second period and the Seattle Kraken held off a Philadelphia Flyers rally for a 6-4 victory

Sports - ABC News - October 18

2nd suspect in home invasion where men posed as utility workers charged with murder

The second suspect who was arrested in connection to the Michigan home invasion on Oct. 11 that left a 72-year-old businessman dead has been charged with murder.

Dodgers' Jack Flaherty flops in 2nd NLCS outing vs. Mets, who force Game 6 in Los Angeles

Instead of pitching his hometown team into the World Series, Jack Flaherty sent the NL Championship Series back to California

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Tiger Woods to make TGL indoor league debut the 2nd week of the season after NFL wild-card weekend

Tiger Woods will be making his debut in the TMRW Golf League the second week of the season after the NFL wild-card weekend

Sports - ABC News - October 21

Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Key tips for the 2nd half of the season, whether you're 7-0 or 0-7

With the midpoint of the fantasy football season here, Dr. Renee Miller examines what fantasy managers should do next.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Banchero scores 33, Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-97 on opening night

Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 23 and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Miami Heat 116-97 in the opener for both teams

Sports - ABC News - October 23

Vikings-Rams: Matthew Stafford's 4 TD passes doom Minnesota to its 2nd straight loss

The Rams, with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, looked like a new team. The Vikings have to wonder what their next step is.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

No. 1 Oregon steamrolls No. 20 Illinois, 38–9, improves to 8–0 behind Dillon Gabriel's 4 TDs

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel reached the second-most touchdown passes in NCAA history in the Ducks' win over Illinois.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Ersson stops 23 shots and Foerster scores 2nd-period goal in Flyers 2-0 win over Bruins

Samuel Ersson stopped 23 shots, Tyson Foerster broke a scoreless tie early in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Boston Bruins 2-0

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107

Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teens

Russian forces have struck a residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing three, including two teenage boys, and injuring scores of others

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

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