Union Pacific 2Q net income slips 12 percent but beats expectations on lower costs, land saleOMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. reported a 12 percent drop in its second-quarter net income Thursday as shipping demand remained weak, but the railroad beat expectations by keeping expenses 30 percent lower and selling some land in Colorado. Union Pacific 2nd-qtr profit falls 12 percent, as tight cost cuts offset major demand declinesOMAHA, Neb. — Railroad Union Pacific says its second-quarter earnings fell 12 percent, as stringent cost cutting partially offset major shipping declines across its business. In battle against invasive bugs, plants, some predators become pests, threaten native speciesSAN FRANCISCO — Imported insects have been deployed as foot soldiers in the fight against invasive bugs and plants that cause billions of dollars in damage each year. But some of those imports are proving to be pests themselves that upset the balance of nature and threaten native species. Brokerage TD Ameritrade says 3Q net income down 17 percent but still ahead of expectationsOMAHA, Neb. — Online brokerage TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. said Tuesday its third-quarter net income fell nearly 17 percent as low interest rates continued to restrict its revenue, but the results exceeded Wall Street expectations. Nebraska police say man lied and said he was robbed to explain being nakedLINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln police arrested a man who they said made up a story about being robbed to explain why he was walking around a city park naked. Police spokeswoman Katie Flood said the man was arrested and jailed Wednesday night on suspicion of indecent exposure and making a false statement to police. Black-white disparity: A look at how states compare to national averageA look at the achievement gap between black and white students on nationwide reading and math tests in 2007, according to a new Education Department report. Tests were graded on a 500-point scale. State-by-state list of cites and areas to receive stimulus money to combat homelessnessState-by-state look at cities, counties and communities where stimulus money will be distributed to combat homelessness and the dollars for each location, according to the Housing and Urban Development Department: Nebraska regulators order Omaha investment manager to quit violating law with improper feesOMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska regulators have ordered an Omaha investment adviser to quit violating state securities laws and appear at a hearing to defend his practices. Buffett praises Bernanke, government, saying right steps were taken to help economyOMAHA, Neb. — Billionaire Warren Buffett says the United States has a good team leading the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve as it fights what he’s called an economic war. Billionaire Buffett says economy has shown no bounce and will take quite some time to recoverOMAHA, Neb. — Billionaire Warren Buffett says the economy has not yet had any bounce and will take some time to recover. Not so fast, mister! Ex-race horses helping police chase down bad guys on America’s streetsNEWARK, N.J. — Broadway Kevin waited in the auction holding pen, a successful harness horse whose life was now worth less than the cost to take care of him. 8 states see record unemployment rates in May; Nebraska, Vermont only states without increasesWASHINGTON — The unemployment rates in eight states hit record-highs last month and only two — Nebraska and Vermont — did not report increases. Former Kansas Gov. Sebelius: K-State coach Bill Snyder once considered for political postOMAHA, Neb. — Kansas State coach Bill Snyder prefers football to politics. HHS’ Sebelius says proposed public health insurance no substitute for private plansOMAHA, Neb. — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Friday that Americans need a new government-sponsored insurance plan to guarantee choice and competition — especially in rural America. TD Ameritrade completes $606 million acquisition of thinkorswim GroupOMAHA, Neb. — Online brokerage TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. has completed its $606 million acquisition of thinkorswim Group Inc. Strong storms strike parts of north and east Texas with damaging wind, heavy rain and hailDALLAS — A series of powerful thunderstorms and dazzling lightning strikes grounded hundreds of flights Thursday, left about 245,000 north Texans without power and made for a chaotic morning rush-hour commute through flooded streets without working traffic lights. Nebraska officials propose insurance fund to protect farmers when grain elevators failLINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska officials are moving forward with a plan to establish a multimillion-dollar insurance fund to protect farmers when grain warehouses go broke, following the financial collapse of an elevator last year. AP NewsBreak: Neb. doctor says he’ll offer 3rd-term abortions in Kansas despite clinic closingOMAHA, Neb. — A Nebraska doctor said Wednesday that he will perform third-term abortions in Kansas after the slaying of abortion provider George Tiller, but would not say whether he will open a new facility or offer the procedure at an existing practice. Obama suggests new, stronger response to North Korean nuclear, missile testingCAEN, France — President Barack Obama on Saturday suggested a new, stronger response to North Korean nuclear and missile testing, saying that he prefers continued diplomacy unless the communist country refuses to accept international calls to end to its nuclear program. Obama: Bravery and selflessness of D-Day veterans changed course of an entire centuryOMAHA BEACH, France — President Barack Obama honored the valiant dead and the “sheer improbability” of their D-Day victory, commemorating Saturday’s 65th anniversary of the decisive invasion even as he remakes two wars and tries to thwart potential nuclear threats in Iran and North Korea. WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Michelle Obama’s spokeswoman gets marriage proposal from West Wing beauPARIS — First lady Michelle Obama’s spokeswoman got an urgent call Saturday morning, summoning her to the U.S. Embassy ahead of time. An aide told Katie McCormick Lelyveld that Obama’s daughters were ready to leave and she had better hurry. Obama recalls ’sheer improbability’ of D-Day victory, ‘unimaginable’ suffering at landingOMAHA BEACH, France — President Barack Obama honored the valiant dead and the “sheer improbability” of their D-Day victory, commemorating Saturday’s 65th anniversary of the decisive invasion even as he remakes two wars and tries to thwart potential nuclear threats in Iran and North Korea. Obama says D-Day invasion changed course of century; ‘we cannot forget … we must not forget’OMAHA BEACH, France — President Barack Obama says the lesson of D-Day is “don’t forget.” President, first lady arrive at D-Day commemoration at Omaha BeachOMAHA BEACH, France — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have landed at the site honoring thousands of U.S. service members who died 65 years ago during the Allied invasion of France. Obama honors D-Day’s heroes on anniversary of invasion that propelled Allies to WWII victoryOMAHA BEACH, France — On the 65th anniversary of the Allies’ D-Day landings, President Barack Obama on Saturday paid tribute to the invasion that turned the tide of World War II and cemented the trans-Atlantic alliance. Obama honors D-Day’s heroes on anniversary of invasion that propelled Allies to WWII victoryOMAHA BEACH, France — Recalling the “unimaginable hell” of D-Day suffering, President Barack Obama paid tribute Saturday to the against-all-odds Allied landings that broke Nazi Germany’s grip on France and turned the tide of history. Obama, Sarkozy, agree on call for Israel to stop building settlements in West BankCAEN, France — President Barack Obama and French President Nicholas Sarkozy are again mutually calling for Iran not to develop a nuclear weapons program. Obama talks on range of issues with French President Sarkozy; to pay tribute to D-Day’s heroesCAEN, France — The global recession, Afghanistan, Iran and Mideast peace topped the agenda of talks Saturday between President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy before the leaders commemorated the D-Day invasion that cemented the trans-Atlantic alliance. Obama talks on range of issues with French President Sarkozy, pays tribute to D-Day’s heroesCAEN, France — The global recession, Afghanistan, Iran and Mideast peace topped the agenda of talks Saturday between President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy before the leaders commemorated the D-Day invasion that cemented the trans-Atlantic alliance. Obama to pay tribute to D-Day’s heroes, discuss Iran and Mideast with French presidentCAEN, France — President Barack Obama turns Saturday to the icons and heroes of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, paying tribute to a feat that cemented the trans-Atlantic alliance in a bid to shore up today’s U.S.-Europe relationship. |
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