Vance Boelter is expected to plead guilty to federal charges in the June 2025 shootings that killed Melissa and Mark Hortman and wounded John and Yvette Hoffman. Federal prosecutors said they will not seek the death penalty under a proposed plea agreement.
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Severe storms are threatening millions across the central U.S. this week with flash flooding, destructive hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes. Flood watches remain in effect in several states as forecasters also warn of dangerous heat from Minnesota to Texas.
The House approved new Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions after Democrats and a small group of Republicans used a discharge petition to bypass GOP leaders. The measure now faces an uncertain path in the Senate and would need President Donald Trump’s signature to become law.
The House passed a Democrat-led war powers resolution directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes the conflict. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the 215-208 vote.
Health officials confirm the Andes hantavirus found on the MV Hondius cruise ship matches known South American strains, with no signs of increased danger. Cases have been reported in France, Canada, and under investigation in the U.S., but the overall public risk remains low.
Denise Powell wins a tight Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd District and will face Republican Brinker Harding in the general election. The race is a key battleground in a district that has swung between parties in recent presidential elections.
Nebraska and West Virginia hold primaries Tuesday to determine candidates for competitive House and Senate races, including a heated Democratic contest in Nebraska’s 2nd District and GOP Sen. Shelley Moore Capito’s bid for a third term in West Virginia.
Seventeen Americans evacuated from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship have arrived in Nebraska for monitoring, with two passengers showing signs of infection. The rare Andes strain involved is transmissible between humans, but officials stress the public risk remains low.