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Nation & World

UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

  • Daphne Psaledakis, Trevor Hunnicutt and Saad Sayeed Reuters

Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks.

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

  • TIMOTHY AEPPEL, NICHOLAS P. BROWN and CHRISTOPHE STEITZ Reuters

The refund system is the latest twist in a battle over tariffs collected as President Donald Trump restructured U.S. trade relations.

AP top stories April 19

AP top stories April 19

  • US NETWORK POOL, ASSOCIATED PRESS, SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT

Here's the latest for Sunday, April 19th: Trump says U.S. talks with Iran in Pakistan Monday; Louisiana shooting kills eight children; Robot wins Beijing half-marathon, beating human record; Kite festival kicks off in northern France.

Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

  • ITZEL LUNA Los Angeles Times

As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.

California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3

California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3

  • Associated Press

Suspects were accused of staging fake bear attacks in luxury cars and seeking almost $142,000 in payouts from insurance companies.

Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to Charlie Kirk's killing

Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to Charlie Kirk's killing

  • MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press

They long exposed the inner workings of some of America's most spectacular cases, but also drew criticism of creating a media circus.

Eight children killed at home in Louisiana domestic violence, police say

Eight children killed at home in Louisiana domestic violence, police say

  • Leah Douglas and Jeffrey Dastin Reuters

Authorities in Louisiana say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different two homes in the city of Shreveport early Sunday.

Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where to see meteors light up the sky

Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where to see meteors light up the sky

    On the night of April 21-22, sky watchers will have the chance to catch sight of several shooting stars as the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak.

    How the math works on a $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuation

    How the math works on a $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuation

      Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking a $1.75 trillion valuation in its forthcoming initial public offering. How far into the stratosphere is that?

      'Out of many, one,' says a US national motto. What does that push for unity mean today?

      'Out of many, one,' says a US national motto. What does that push for unity mean today?

        The U.S. has a mixed history of dealing with inclusion and exclusion, and the question of unity remains relevant today.

        Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

        Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

          There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66.

          Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

          Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

            Tehran said it responded to a continued U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire.

            Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

            Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

              Ibogaine, embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers, is known to sometimes trigger potentially fatal heart problems.

              Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

              Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

                Voting rights advocates warn that these copycat measures could still disenfranchise citizens who ‌lack certain forms of ID during this year’s elections.

                Local News

                Top Journal Star photos and videos for April 2026

                Top Journal Star photos and videos for April 2026

                Southeast Nebraska speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Apr. 17, 2026

                Southeast Nebraska speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Apr. 17, 2026

                Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Lincoln Journal Star.

                Rail hub to retail hub: Look back at Haymarket's transformation | PHOTOS

                Rail hub to retail hub: Look back at Haymarket's transformation | PHOTOS

                The Haymarket district has been a focal point for businesses and restaurants in downtown Lincoln since the late 1800s. Look back at how the Haymarket changed throughout the years through these archive photos.

                Rail hub to retail hub: Look back at Haymarket's transformation | PHOTOS

                Rail hub to retail hub: Look back at Haymarket's transformation | PHOTOS

                The Haymarket district has been a focal point for businesses and restaurants in downtown Lincoln since the late 1800s. Look back at how the Haymarket changed throughout the years through these archive photos.

                State & Regional

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 20

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 20

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

                Empty booths, broken promises, shattered dreams: Painted Tree vendors' lives turned upside-down.

                Empty booths, broken promises, shattered dreams: Painted Tree vendors' lives turned upside-down.

                Hundreds of Lincoln entrepreneurs were blindsided when Painted Tree abruptly closed, leaving vendors to scramble and allegedly owed thousands in unpaid sales.

                Nebraska names Small Business Owners of the  year — and they're from Lincoln

                Nebraska names Small Business Owners of the year — and they're from Lincoln

                “We are deeply honored to be named Nebraska’s Small Business Persons of the Year."

                From statues to sandwiches: How Lincoln honors 'anti-Nebraskan man' — the 16th president

                From statues to sandwiches: How Lincoln honors 'anti-Nebraskan man' — the 16th president

                A longtime cauldron of Honest Abe deference, the city of Lincoln plays an important part in preserving the memory of arguably the nation's greatest president.

                Nation & World

                UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

                UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

                Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks.

                Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

                Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

                The refund system is the latest twist in a battle over tariffs collected as President Donald Trump restructured U.S. trade relations.

                AP top stories April 19

                AP top stories April 19

                Here's the latest for Sunday, April 19th: Trump says U.S. talks with Iran in Pakistan Monday; Louisiana shooting kills eight children; Robot wins Beijing half-marathon, beating human record; Kite festival kicks off in northern France.

                Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

                Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

                As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.

                Shopping

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

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                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Provided content. As Canada’s population ages, a quiet public safety issue is becoming harder to ignore: wandering among people living with dementia.

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                Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.

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                Content by The Power of Pork. This glazed ham is a showstopping blend of sweet, citrusy and savory flavors, perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. 

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                One pot wonder: Tender Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder

                Content by The Power of Pork. Try this Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder dish for dinner.

                Crime

                Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

                Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

                Douglas County Sheriffs office is investigating a shooting after a domestic disturbance left a deputy shot and a man injured, at Cherry Creek Village apartments in Irvington, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. 

                Woman injured following vehicle-train collision Wednesday night

                Woman injured following vehicle-train collision Wednesday night

                RACINE — One woman was injured Wednesday night after a vehicle was struck by a train on Washington Avenue, police say.

                Bradshaw bank robbery suspect arrested Wednesday at Grand Island's Ponderosa Lake

                Bradshaw bank robbery suspect arrested Wednesday at Grand Island's Ponderosa Lake

                The robbery occurred at Cornerstone Bank in Bradshaw on April 1. The FBI, York County Sheriff's Office, State Patrol, Grand Island police and TRIDENT Task Force helped make the arrest.

                Two Hamilton County inmates were allegedly sprayed, refused medical attention

                Two Hamilton County inmates were allegedly sprayed, refused medical attention

                Matthew Williams' mother believes her son was sprayed with a chemical that is "used to clean bathrooms and beds." Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy said it was hand sanitizer.

                Politics

                2026 Primary Election Voter's Guide: See what candidates have to say

                2026 Primary Election Voter's Guide: See what candidates have to say

                We reached out to candidates in contested primary election races and asked them to provide biographical information and answer questions relevant to the offices they seek.

                In their words: Outgoing Nebraska lawmakers share their thoughts on Legislature, future

                In their words: Outgoing Nebraska lawmakers share their thoughts on Legislature, future

                As has become tradition in the term-limits era, outgoing senators addressed the full Legislature, sharing thoughts on their service, on the institution, and offering their advice for the future.

                Meet 1st Congressional District candidate Chris Backemeyer

                Meet 1st Congressional District candidate Chris Backemeyer

                Backemeyer said his career working on counterterrorism finance and economic policy in the Middle East is more relevant now than ever as Congress grapples with Trump's military operation in Iran.

                Meet 1st Congressional District candidate Eric Moyer

                Meet 1st Congressional District candidate Eric Moyer

                1st Congressional District candidate Eric Moyer said he believes Nebraskans deserve a representative that will stand up for rural communities and fight back against federal policies that don't benefit working families. 

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