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NEBRASKA-FRATERNITY SUSPENDED
LINCOLN—A University of Nebraska-Lincoln fraternity plagued by charges of hazing and underage drinking has been suspended for four years, the toughest sanctions on a fraternity at the school in recent memory. The university announced the sanctions against the Sigma Chi fraternity, one of the largest fraternities in the country and a longtime presence on the UNL campus, on Tuesday. Nine members have been cited for hazing and getting alcohol for minors from fall 2008 to early this year. By Nate Jenkins.
HEALTH CARE SHORTAGE
OMAHA—Some areas of Nebraska are suffering from a dire shortage of nurses, doctors and dentists, according to a two-year study by the University of Nebraska Medical Center released Tuesday. The report also found that Nebraska’s health care work force is aging, with many workers nearing retirement just as more people are requiring medical care. By Margery A. Gibbs.
BUSINESS:
GEN RE-AIG TRIAL
HARTFORD, Conn.—A former executive of Berkshire Hathaway’s General Re was sentenced Tuesday to two years’ probation for his role in a financial scandal that cost shareholders of insurer American International Group Inc. more than $500 million. Richard Napier was also fined $10,000 by a federal judge Tuesday in Hartford and ordered to perform 400 hours of community service over the two years. Napier, who pleaded guilty to securities fraud conspiracy in 2005, apologized in court, saying the words “I’m sorry” didn’t begin to reflect his remorse for his involvement in the scheme. By Susan Haigh.
SPORTS:
T25-VIRGINIA TECH-TAILBACKS
BLACKSBURG, Va.—Coach Frank Beamer and No. 13 Virginia Tech have every reason to feel better about their running game as they prepare to face No. 19 Nebraska this week. The Hokies managed just 155 total yards against No. 4 Alabama in their opener, but had exceeded that by the end of the first quarter against Marshall on Saturday. Ryan Williams and David Wilson both topped 160 yards on the ground—the first tandem in Hokies history to do that—and Virginia Tech gained 444 of its 605 total yards by running the ball. By Sports Writer By Hank Kurz Jr.
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ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:
— OMAHA BUDGET—The Omaha City Council has passed a 2010 budget, one that raises property taxes, but leaves out a proposed fee for satellite dish inspections that received poor reception.
— HORSE SHOT—A 3-year-old mare shot in the head over the weekend is expected to survive.
— CONGRESS-ACORN—A Republican lawmaker wants the Justice Department to investigate ACORN, a community organization under fire for several voter-registration fraud cases. By Ken Thomas.
— STOLEN EQUIPMENT—Authorities in western Kansas have recovered roughly $1.3 million worth of farm equipment stolen from four states, including Nebraska.
— SOLDIER ACCUSED—A 30-year-old soldier accused of sexually attacking a 13-year-old girl in an Omaha hotel bathroom has been ordered to stand trial.
— NEB INFANT DIES—A warrant alleging felony child abuse has been issued for the boyfriend of a Beatrice woman whose 14-week-old baby girl died.
— OMAHA SHOOTING—A brother and sister from Omaha have been arrested and booked into the Douglas County jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.AP Photo pursuing.
The AP, Omaha.
