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Pregnant Hastings mom wins fight for midwife-assisted home birth

5+ hour, 2+ min ago  (1788+ words) A pregnant Hastings woman has reached a settlement with the state of Nebraska in her federal lawsuit seeking to'allow her to have a certified nurse midwife assist with her home birth, despite a state law banning it. Milford's Abby Crabtree,…...

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Sen. Pete Ricketts: This bill protects babies who survive abortion attempts

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (450+ words) Sen. Pete Ricketts says he's fighting for Nebraskans' pro-life beliefs " setting standards after the 2022 Dobbs decision. A new bill supports babies who have faced abortion attempts, Ricketts says. Javascript is required to use this website. Pete Ricketts announced his official…...

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At Catholic colleges, student activists go underground to boost access to contraception

6+ mon, 1+ day ago  (228+ words) At DePaul University, a Catholic school in Chicago, students have created a covert contraceptive delivery network. The group has continued after the university banned their Planned Parenthood Generation Action chapter. (AP Video: Laura Bargfeld) Pick Six Podcast: How big " and…...

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8th Circuit hears Nebraska nonprofit's appeal over termination of Medicaid coverage

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1718+ words) Bennett, United States - May 18, 2025 Credit: Riley Winters A tornado touched down near the Town of Bennett at approximately 1:50 PM on May 18, 2025. The Adams County Sheriff's Office responded quickly with deputies, emergency management, and additional resources to assess the situation. Initial…...