USAID fallout: In Nepal, when the aid workers stopped coming, the women and babies started dying

The Associated Press has found that the decision by the United States to slash its foreign aid funding last year has increased pregnancy complications and deaths in Nepal

August 13, 2026Updated: August 13, 2026

By KRISTEN GELINEAU

Regional

20-year-old mother identified as woman killed in South Omaha crash

$200,000 bond set in psilocybin case

Macy man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for 2020 sexual assault

Crete public, Nebraska police pay final respects to Crete police chief Gary Young

Nebraska Sen. Margo Juarez shares cancer diagnosis

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

State

Panhandle mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cherry, Garden, Sheridan counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Logan, Phillips counties in Colorado

Thunderstorm Watch issued for Northeast Colorado

Rabies warning after bat tests positive in Cherry County

Sports

'I love Marsh': New Huskers defensive coordinator Rob Aurich reunites with Andrew Marshall

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April