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Berkshire tried to buy mortgage unit - Omaha World-Herald
Buffett assigned former hedge-fund manager Ted Weschler to negotiate with Ally, according to the people who asked not to be identified. Under their proposal, Buffett's Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway Inc. would have paid almost nothing upfront for the ...
Firefighters battle 2 blazes - Omaha World-Herald
“I haven't seen anybody in there for at least two months,'' said the neighbor who also asked that her name not be used. “That house has been there all my life,'' she said, adding that she turns 81 next month. “It saddens me. I don't know how you could ...
That fib on résumé could turn costly - Omaha World-Herald
Adding to the upheaval at Yahoo, Thompson told directors before resigning that he has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to a person briefed on the matter. The cancer disclosure was previously reported by the Wall Street Journal.
TransCanada ready to file new pipeline application - Omaha World-Herald
By Joseph Morton WASHINGTON — TransCanada could file as early as Friday a new presidential permit application for its controversial Keystone XL pipeline, an anonymous source told The Washington Post. Asked for comment by The World-Herald, ...
No bail for 2 in death of teen mom - Omaha World-Herald
A woman at the Douglas County Correctional Center who identified herself as the mother of one of the men but wouldn't give her name said Wednesday: "They've got my son. They're accusing my son of murder. He didn't kill anybody.''
CU Med Center poised to align with Alegent - Omaha World-Herald
By Rick Ruggles While contracts haven't been signed, the partnership between Creighton and Alegent is imminent, sources close to the situation said. Alegent Chief Executive Officer Richard Hachten declined to provide details of what is being considered ...
Feds, 5 states to push for Great Lakes wind farms - Omaha World-Herald
The other three states with Great Lakes coastlines — Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin — declined invitations but could join the partnership later, an administration official said. The agreement is modeled after another between the federal government and ...
Ag education may return to OPS - Omaha World-Herald
A foundation that has requested anonymity is funding the grant. "This is a landmark program for us," said Matt Kreifels, director of agricultural education for the Nebraska Department of Education. The Bryan "urban agriculture and natural resources" ...
Altman: No comment on NU opening - Omaha World-Herald
Altman, in a phone interview while recruiting in Houston, was asked about an ESPN.com report by Andy Katz via an anonymous source that Altman will stay at Oregon and not consider a return to his home state. “Uh, I'm not going to talk about anything.
Altman: No comment on Nebraska opening - Omaha World-Herald
Altman, in a phone interview while recruiting in Houston, was asked about an ESPN.com report by Andy Katz via an anonymous source that Altman will stay at Oregon and not consider a return to his home state. “Uh, I'm not going to talk about anything.
No comment from Altman on Nebraska opening - Omaha World-Herald
Altman, in a phone interview while recruiting in Houston, was asked about an ESPN.com report by Andy Katz via an anonymous source that Altman will stay at Oregon and not consider a return to his home state. "Uh, I'm not going to talk about anything.
Sources: Wichita State's Marshall turns down NU - Omaha World-Herald
Two of those sources said Marshall has turned it down, while the third said Marshall wasn't showing any interest. Two of those sources have direct access to Marshall, who didn't return messages left by The World-Herald. Two other sources said that ...
Sources: Wichita State's Marshall turns down NU - Omaha World-Herald
Two of those sources said Marshall has turned it down, while the third said Marshall wasn't showing any interest. Two of those sources have direct access to Marshall, who didn't return messages left by The World-Herald. Two other sources said that ...
'Hunger Games' names fit characters - Omaha World-Herald
A poster on babynames.com who loves the character Cinna says she wouldn't give his name to a child because it "very much pertains to him alone." Another says she "wouldn't name a real child with an obvious HG name . with all the hype from the ...
Paintballers strike homes - Omaha World-Herald
A resident of the Eagle Pointe neighborhood who asked not to be identified said the paintballers targeted about three homes late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Eagle Pointe is southwest of 120th Street and West Maple Road.
Cleveland Evans: 'Hunger Games' names popular - Omaha World-Herald
A poster on babynames.com who loves the character Cinna says she wouldn't give his name to a child because it "very much pertains to him alone." Another says she "wouldn't name a real child with an obvious HG name . with all the hype from the ...
Is Wall Street putting clients first? - Omaha World-Herald
"These aren't dumb people," said one billionaire hedge fund manager who insisted on anonymity. The crucial element, he said, is to anticipate the conflicts and, if need be, use them to your advantage. "Find the one that has the biggest conflict and get ...
US awaiting drawdown plans - Omaha World-Herald
After the weekend's mass killing of Afghan civilians in the southern province of Kandahar, allegedly by an Army staff sergeant, Panetta and other top administration officials said it would have no effect on the war strategy. That does not mean, ...
StratCom 'insourcing' angers defense contractors - Omaha World-Herald
Two other small subcontractors have gone out of business in the past year, and midsize contractors are struggling, said several executives at larger companies who agreed to speak on condition of anonymity. One executive said his employer has lost more ...
Vol may be Pelini's first choice in secondary - Omaha World-Herald
A source close to the Nebraska search confirmed to The World-Herald on Thursday that Joseph was among "half a dozen" candidates for the job, but had not yet interviewed for the position. Pelini was unavailable to comment, but he said earlier this week ...
NKorea nuclear envoy to visit US on heels of deal - Omaha World-Herald
The official was not authorized to speak on the record and spoke on condition of anonymity. The deal is a sign that the foreign policy laid out in the final years of Kim Jong Il's rule - with improved relations with the US as a key goal - will be ...
Hayes' exit would put city in familiar place - Omaha World-Herald
A person familiar with the decision, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Hayes has filled out the requisite paperwork that signals his intent to retire. Hayes recently turned 48 and has served in the department for 25 years.
Police chief expected to retire - Omaha World-Herald
A person familiar with the decision, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, says Hayes has filled out the requisite paperwork to retire. Hayes, 48, has served in the Police Department for 25 years, with his last two years as chief.
Effort to smooth grade sharing bumps - Omaha World-Herald
One parent, who declined to give her name, said her son was not getting what he was promised out of grade sharing. Some programs that he thought would be available were not. "It's just sad for me to see my son go from being a happy little guy to coming ...
Criticism from both sides led to compromise - Omaha World-Herald
What had not been anticipated enough, administration officials said, was that allies would be furious too. At the White House, the internal debate had raged since last fall, when administration officials started looking at how to put the rule into ...