OMAHA, Neb. – A Roman Catholic priest whose efforts to help troubled Omaha youths were made famous by Spencer Tracy’s Academy Award-winning portrayal of him in the 1938 movie “Boys Town” has been nominated for sainthood. Archbishop George Lucas posted an announcement on the doors of St. Cecilia Cathedral on Monday saying the Omaha Archdiocese […]
February 2012
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Dion wants high court to rule on Poliquin
Rep. Mark Dion is asking for a court opinion on whether Bruce Poliquin can continue as treasurer.
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Mars trip has to wait until cheaper flight is available
WASHINGTON – NASA said Monday it’s not giving up on Mars, but it’ll have to get there later and at a lower price. Earlier this month, the president’s budget canceled joint U.S.-European robotic missions to Mars in 2016 and 2018. Now top science officials say they are scrambling to come up with a plan by […]
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Sister ship of Italian cruise liner adrift
LOS ANGELES – A sister ship of the cruise liner that ran aground in Italy last month was adrift Monday in the Indian Ocean with 636 passengers on board, including eight Americans, after a fire broke out in the engine room. No casualties or injuries were reported on the Costa Allegra, which is owned by […]
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On the Move
PROMOTIONS • Dr. Steve Sutton, an associate professor at the University of New England, was appointed chair of UNE’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy. • Hussain Mahrous was appointed vice president of gaming operations at Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway. Mahrous has six years of experience in the gaming business. He […]
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Colorado voters will decide on legalizing pot this fall
Supporters have collected enough signatures to put the question on the ballot in the November election.
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Teen gunman kills 1 at Ohio school
A teacher pulls a wounded student to safety, while another teacher chases the gunman outside.
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Ayla Reynolds vigil planned for Saturday
It’s been two-and-a-half months since toddler Ayla Reynolds went missing from her Waterville home.
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Married gays feeling singled out at federal tax time
Unable to file a joint return, they might have to pay thousands of dollars more than married heterosexuals.
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Success strains Detroit automakers
U.S. sales of cars and trucks are surging, but auto executives fear adding too many workers.