Topic: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Why Sarah Palin's pick could triumph in Nebraska's US Senate race in fall

Tuesday's victory by Deb Fischer, who had the endorsement of Sarah Palin in the Nebraska GOP Senate primary, is an upset. But Fischer may in fact be the strongest Republican to run against Democrat Bob Kerrey, analysts say.

Nebraska's GOP Senate primary: another tea party surprise?

A late surge for Sarah Palin's pick for the Nebraska primary could topple yet another GOP establishment candidate, in a race that could help determine control of the US Senate.

Obama fast-tracks part of Keystone XL pipeline (+video)

After rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline proposal in January, President Obama gives a green light to its southern leg – a bid to ease a key bottleneck to new oil supplies and defuse critics on gas prices.

How global warming created tiny horses

About 56 million years ago, a massive release of carbon dioxide heated the earth's surface by about 10 degrees over 175,000 years. Many mammals responded to this by shrinking. 

Buffett buys a newspaper. Time to invest in news?

Warren Buffett's $200 million deal to acquire the Omaha World-Herald is no investor's home run. But it does signal that well-run local newspapers have a profitable future.

Indians rally against a boom in corruption

As in China and other fast-rising economies, boom times are known to produce corruption cases. Now, social activists in India are pushing back with mass protests.

Ashton Kutcher joins 'Two and a Half Men.' Will the show do better or worse?

Ashton Kutcher replaces Charlie Sheen, but it’s unlikely that he’ll play the same character. Several TV shows that have made key changes in the cast have done well – but not all.

Indiana ruling signals tough legal fight for Planned Parenthood

A federal judge refused to order an injunction on Wednesday against a first-in-the-nation law signed by Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels that cuts funding to Planned Parenthood.

The Oscars: In 'King's Speech' and 'Social Network,' media are the message

Two Best Picture contenders at the Oscars, 'King's Speech' and 'The Social Network,' revolve around the advent of new forms of communication. Why that theme resounds with audiences.

Should producer convert R-rated 'The King's Speech' into family fare?

'The King's Speech' was given an R rating solely for the use of profanity in some key scenes. As the producer reportedly considers re-editing the Oscar-nominated movie, the idea is getting poor reviews.

Study: Ogling women makes them worse at math

A new study has found that women who have been ogled by men before taking a math quiz perform worse than those who were not subject to subtle objectification.

Oscar nominations: Actor-driven movies stand out

Oscar nominations have everyone in Hollywood buzzing with predictions, observations, and trends. Directors' mega-films got less notice than movies with meaty roles for actors, some note.

College tuition: Judge throws out suit against illegals

College tuition suit claimed Nebraskans' taxes were subsidizing illegals' education. Judge rules plaintiffs should seek federal action.

Neb. college tuition rates will remain low for illegal immigrants

A judge in Nebraska says some illegal immigrants can pay in-state college tuition rates.

When taxes rise next year, will the rich avoid them?

Extreme tax avoidance could frustrate Obama's plans to trim the deficit.

Sizzle surrounds ‘Avatar’ as industry anticipates new phase for movies

Technological wizardry of ‘Avatar’ is more than a gimmick and could transform filmmaking, insiders say.

Vegetables popular for fall outdoor decorating

Vegetables such as peppers, lettuce, beets, eggplant, and sweet potatoes can all be used for outdoor decoration.

How to tell when the boss is dodgy