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Abortion rights groups have a big lead in fundraising

Proponents of the abortion rights ballot measure across the country have raised nearly eight times as much as groups protesting the changes on the November ballot. But that advantage may not translate into much of an advantage in Florida, the…

Suspect in custody after teen seriously injured in shooting at Nebraska high school

OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — About a half-hour after a shooting Tuesday that left a teenager seriously injured at a high school in Nebraska’s largest city, Omaha police have arrested a suspect. Families rushed to Omaha Northwest High School after the…

Police question voters in Florida about signing a petition for abortion rights

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — State police are showing up at the homes of Florida voters to question them about whether they signed a petition to Change in abortion law is on the ballot in November, and a state health agency…

Kansas City Chiefs superfan ChiefsAholic sent to jail for bank robberies

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) — A federal judge has instructed Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” to more than 17 years in prison for a series of 11 bank robberies in seven states in which he stole nearly $850,000…

Volleyball is more popular than ever among girls due to the USA’s Olympic success and the popularity of the college game

OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — As summer turns to fall, a former industrial building in southwest Omaha becomes a hive of activity. More than 200 girls aged 11 to 14 in T-shirts, shorts and knee pads move between eight practice areas…

The photo of people wearing “Nebraska Walz’s for Trump” t-shirts? They’re distant cousins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A sister of the Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz says she doesn’t recognize the people wearing “Nebraska Walz’s for Trump” T-shirts in a photo making the rounds on social media. It turns out they are distant…

Warren Buffett’s company sells another $1 billion worth of Bank of America shares, but still holds nearly 12%

OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett’s company has sold another portion of its Bank of America holding, selling nearly 25 million shares valued at nearly $1 billion last week. Berkshire Hathaway has been steadily selling 116 million shares of…

Tim Walz’s military record comes under scrutiny as Vance questions military service

CINCINNATI (AP) — Republicans are challenging Minnesota’s governor. Tim Walz’s military records after Vice President Kamala Harris named him her running mate this week. Here’s a look at the problem: He retired before his unit was deployed to Iraq. Walz…