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Packers among teams with ‘heavy interest’ in Nebraska WR Samori Toure

The Packers are one of five teams expressing a lot of interest in Samori Toure, Nebarska'a big-play wide receiver.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2022

Commentary: How bird flu affects people who eat eggs and meat

Expect to shell out more money if you plan to buy eggs or chicken or turkey flesh anytime soon. An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza—better known as bird flu—has infected birds in at least 18 states, including Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. More than 17 million chickens…

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

Report: 49ers interviewed WR prospect from Nebraska

The #49ers interviewed an intriguing WR prospect, Samori Toure per Matt Maiocco.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2022

Nebraska lawmaker apologises for false ‘furries’ comment on school bathrooms

The false claim that children who identify as cats are using litter boxes in school bathrooms has spread across the internet since at least December

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

The busiest month for candidate filings ends with S.C. and S.D.

By: Douglas Kronaizl

Ballotpedia · Mar 29, 2022

Nebraska’s 2022 U.S. Congress elections see most candidates running per district since 2012

The filing deadline for candidates running for state or federal office in Nebraska was February 15, 2022. This year, 16 candidates are running for Nebraska’s 3 U.S. House districts, including 9 Republicans, 6 Democrats, and one Legal Marijuana Now candidate. That’s 5.33 candidates per district, more than the 4.67 candidates…

Ballotpedia · Mar 28, 2022

US congressman Jeff Fortenberry resigns after conviction for lying to FBI

Nebraska Republican Jeff Fortenberry stepped down after concerted pressure from both Washington and his own state

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2022

Fortenberry to resign following conviction on charges tied to illegal contribution

WASHINGTON — Bowing to pressure from Republican leaders following his criminal conviction for lying to authorities about illegal campaign contributions, Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry said Saturday he will resign next week.

Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2022

US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announces resignation

Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska says he will resign from office, effective March 31, after a California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022

Convicted Rep. Fortenberry should resign from Congress, McCarthy says

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Friday that Rep. Jeff Fortenberry should resign from Congress after the Nebraska Republican was convicted on three felony counts.

Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2022