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A Comprehensive Guide To Movies With Complicated Father/Child Relationships
"So when Darth told you he was your father, how did that make you feel?"
A 4-Year-Old Named Josh Is Now The Top Josh After Winning The Josh Battle; I Don't Make The Rules
"There can only be one."
The US Is Heading Into A Third Wave Of COVID Hospitalizations As Election Day Nears
First, the coronavirus ravaged the northeast. Then it hit the Sun Belt. Now hospitals across the Midwest and northern plains are feeling the strain as COVID-19 continues to stalk the nation.
This Test Knows Which Of The 12 Midwestern States You're From
This is just an excuse for you to be aggressively Midwestern.
Carhenge Is The Iconic Site You Probably Didn't Know You Needed To Visit 'Til Now
The ~free~ Nebraska roadside attraction is a total engineering marvel.
A 37-Year-Old Filmed His Legal Sex Acts With A 16-Year-Old And Sent Her The Videos. A Court Said He Distributed Child Porn.
Matthew Rouse pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography and was sentenced to eight years in prison. An appellate court recently upheld his conviction.
If You've Watched At Least 50/79 Of These Films That Didn't Win Best Picture Then You're A Movie Buff
Not everyone can be a winner, but these are still great films.
How A Massive ICE Raid Changed Life In One Small American Town
O'Neill, Nebraska, had become a refuge for scores of Central Americans fleeing poverty and unrest. An ICE raid changed all that.
In A State That Voted For Trump, The Teachers Rallied When ICE Raided A Rural Nebraska Town
The school in tiny O'Neill, Nebraska, was closed for the summer, but teachers opened it so children whose parents were caught in the raid had a place to go.
An Alleged White Supremacist Has Been Accused Of Terrorism For Trying To Derail An Amtrak Train
Taylor M. Wilson was charged with terrorism for allegedly pulling the emergency brake in an attempt to derail an Amtrak train in rural Nebraska.
Here Are The Best Places For Soft-Serve Ice Cream In Every State
Just in time for summer.
This Guy Got In An Uber And Discovered His Driver Was A US Senator
Five-star rating.
Family Home Of Dead College Football Player Burglarized While They Attended His Memorial
The burglars took roughly $1,400-worth of the family's possessions.
These Police Officers Are Grieving After Their Beloved Squirrel Was Found Dead
"RIP OPDSquirrel. We will always have our dance."
TransCanada Sues Obama Administration Over Keystone XL Pipeline Rejection
TransCanada calls Obama's rejection of the proposed crude oil pipeline "arbitrary and unjustified." The company is now seeking $15 billion for costs and damages.
31 Wonderful Local Stores From The Midwest You Can Shop Online
Support artisans, crafters, and other makers in your area.
This Song Shows Just How Many Governors Are Wanting To Keep Out Syrian Refugees
Give us your tired, your poor... but just in some cases.
A Woman Was Bitten By A Tiger After She Broke Into A Zoo To Pet It, Police Said
The woman showed "signs of intoxication by alcohol and/or drugs", Omaha police said, surprising no one.
Three States Bought Illegal Execution Drugs From Supplier In India
Chris Harris, the execution drug salesman who has been the focus of ongoing reporting by BuzzFeed News, sold drugs to Texas, Arizona, and Nebraska.
Arizona, Texas Purchased Execution Drugs Illegally Overseas, But FDA Halts The Import
Both Arizona and Texas attempted to illegally import sodium thiopental in July, but the shipments are still being held at the airports. Nebraska also attempted to import the same drug illegally this summer, as previously reported.
How Are States Reacting To The Supreme Court's Marriage Equality Decision?
Same-sex couples are marrying in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. While some governors have declared the end of marriage bans in their states, other state officials decried the court's decision and left the next steps in doubt.
Poor Denver Moms Woke Up To A Spring Snowstorm Today
"Just what I wanted!" — No Denver Mom Ever.
12 Injured, One Dead As Tornadoes Roar Across The Plains
Oklahoma governor declares a state of emergency Thursday in 12 counties. Tornadoes were reported across the plains Wednesday, causing severe damage to dozens of structures in multiple states.
Students Fight For Teacher After Nebraska Catholic School Fires Him For Being Gay
Skutt Catholic High School declined to renew the contract of teacher and speech coach Matt Eledge after he told them he was getting married to a man. He said school officials told him he'd have to end the relationship to keep his job.
Woman Arrested After Allegedly Drowning Puppy In Airport Bathroom
Cynthia V. Anderson is accused of killing the dog after being told she couldn't bring it in her carry-on bag.
Ebola Patient Dies In Nebraska
Dr. Martin Salia, who was being treated for Ebola after caring for patients in Sierra Leone, died Monday. He is the second person to die of Ebola in the U.S.
Nebraska Ebola Patient In "Extremely Critical Condition"
Dr. Martin Salia contracted Ebola while working in Sierra Leone. He landed in Nebraska on Saturday afternoon, making him the 10th U.S. patient with Ebola.
55 Missing People Who Need Your Help
The #FindAMissingPerson hashtag was created to bring awareness to the thousands of people who go missing in the U.S. each year. We challenge you, the internet at large, to help find these 55 missing people.
A School Board Is Letting Students Pose With Guns In The Yearbook If It's "Tasteful"
The school board said guns are fine in yearbook photos as long as the photos are tasteful.
Huge Tornadoes Tear Through Nebraska A Day After Storms Killed 2 People
A massive, slow-moving wedge tornado touched down near the village of Coleridge Tuesday evening, causing some damage.
Massive Tornadoes Rip Through Nebraska, Leaving Towns In Ruins
Update: At least two people are dead and the small town of Pilger is in ruins after tornadoes tore across Nebraska.
At Least 37 Dead In Worst Tornado Outbreak Of The Year
More than 65 tornadoes hit the U.S., killing 37 people.
An Elementary School Sent Home Flyer Saying Not To Tell On Bullies And To Learn To Laugh At Insults
Parents were not exactly thrilled about the advice.
Warren Buffett Says He Loves Kittens In University Of Nebraska Promotional Video
"Cats, cats are up slightly." Buffet is an alumnus of the school. (ht Moneybeat)
This Is What Happens When You Watch All Of The Oscar Best Picture Films In One Sitting
I spent 21 hours straight in a movie theater watching all nine nominated films and lived to tell the tale. The popcorn butter, it courses through my veins.
67 Things You Need To Know About This Year's Oscar Nominees
Giant Pharrell Williams hat alert!
The 50 Weirdest City Names In All 50 States
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Beautifully Haunting Photos Of A Burning Building Transformed Into An Ice Castle
Nebraska is so cold that the water firefighters sprayed on a flaming building immediately froze and transformed the whole area into a winter wonderland.
The 28 Most Memorable Movie Posters Of 2013
Some posters are memorable because they are stunning examples of how a single, arresting image can pull you in. Some posters are memorable because they make you curse Photoshop and all it has wrought upon the Earth.
Tornadoes Rake Nebraska And Iowa, Leaving At Least 15 Injured
More than a dozen tornadoes tore across parts of the Midwest on Friday, causing significant damage in several towns. At least 15 people were reported injured in Nebraska as the storms raced east.
28 Films You'll Be Talking About This Awards Season
UPDATED: With the major film festivals in Toronto, Venice, and Telluride behind us, the season for awards-caliber movies is officially underway — and it's shaping up to be one of the most exciting ones in recent memory. From contemporary family dramas to period biopics to sci-fi romances, here are the most likely contenders for the 2013 season.
A Little Boy With Brain Cancer Met With President Obama
Jack Hoffman isn't your normal 7-year-old, though, and not just because of his condition. Earlier this month, Jack ran a 69-yard touchdown in a college football game.
Fearing Paulites, Nebraska GOP To Tighten Security At State Convention
Spurred by what happened at other Republican state conventions, Nebraska will beef up security measures at its own next weekend.