Dog accidentally fires shotgun, striking woman yards away during chaotic gas station stop

A dog reportedly triggered a shotgun inside a truck during a stop at a Nebraska gas station Saturday, sending a blast through the vehicle and injuring a woman in another vehicle several yards away, according to local reports, citing Nebraska authorities.

Hantavirus latest: American evacuated tests positive, 2 passengers relocated to Atlanta

As the group of 18 American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship return to the U.S., one tested positive for the virus overseas and two others have been relocated to Atlanta.

Nebraska man killed in McDonald’s drive-thru 'freak accident'

A 69-year-old man died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in the drive-thru lane of a McDonald’s, according to authorities.

Press safety in conflict zones: Gaza strike highlights risks
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Clayton Weimers, executive director of Reporters Without Borders, gives insight on reporting from Gaza, challenges and consequences. Israeli officials accuse Anas al-Sharif of being a Hamas operative posing as a reporter. Al Jazeera says he and the other four victims all worked for the network.

Woman believed dead found alive at Nebraska funeral home

A Nebraska woman who was believed to be dead was discovered alive at a funeral home, and people there began performing CPR, authorities said.

Hospital's smallest baby to ever survive goes home after 116 days in care

John "Buddy" McClinton, one of the smallest babies ever born at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, has been discharged after spending 116 days in care. Born at just 24 weeks and two days last September, Buddy weighed less than a pound.

Nebraska rancher brings horses inside her home during 'hell' blizzard to keep them warm

In the midst of a severe snowstorm in Nebraska, rancher Kelly Rowley took an unconventional approach to keep her horses, Rip and Diamond, warm. Concerned about their well-being during the harsh weather conditions, Rowley decided to bring the horses inside her home.

Child dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Nebraska river

The organism is typically found in warmer freshwater sources, though officials warn it’s being identified farther north “as previously cooler regions become warmer and drier.”

Basketball coach saves choking high school freshman

The school’s cafeteria camera caught the moments a freshman started choking — and the coach that rushed over to save his life.

Nebraska fire chief killed responding to 30,000-acre wildfire

A volunteer fire chief has been killed as the result of wildfire that is estimated to have spread to 30,000 acres. Video shows a large plume of smoke spreading through the sky in Elwood, Nebraska.