Trump says he is considering 'winding down' Middle East military operation even as US sends more troops to region

Trump says he is considering 'winding down' Middle East military operation even as US sends more troops to region

March 20, 2026Updated: March 20, 2026

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he is considering 'winding down' Middle East military operation even as US sends more troops to region.

One flown to hospital after multi-vehicle crash in Madison

One flown to hospital after multi-vehicle crash in Madison

Huskers moving on from first tournament win, locking in on Vanderbilt

Huskers moving on from first tournament win, locking in on Vanderbilt

'What it's all about': Huskers ready for March Madness opener vs. Troy

'What it's all about': Huskers ready for March Madness opener vs. Troy

Second victim dies after crash near Pilger

Second victim dies after crash near Pilger

Sen. Pete Ricketts holds roundtable for future progress of AG

Sen. Pete Ricketts holds roundtable for future progress of AG

Fundraising effort launched for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial

Fundraising effort launched for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial

State

The Big Event registration opens to volunteers, jobsite applications

40th annual Norfolk Home and Garden show underway at Northeast Community College

Extreme fire danger returns Saturday as crews brace amid ongoing wildfire recovery in western Nebraska

Economic development in Thayer County takes center stage at TCEDA annual event

Trading or gambling? How a new way to wager on sports is evading Nebraska’s betting ban

Nebraska has some of the most expensive home insurance in the US, new report finds

Sports

Colorado sports notes: MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

New high school and youth all-star basketball event set for Sunday

Holm gets two home runs in game 2 winner, WNCC splits with NJC on Wednesday

Sidney’s Lilee Wieser commits to Kansas State rowing team

Sidney’s Aubrey Campbell commits to Peru State women’s golf team

WNCC drops pair of games to NJC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

Nebraska Extension to host March 17 Webinar on Confinement Feeding Cow-calf Pairs

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion