US will order nonessential diplomats and families to leave Saudi Arabia as Iran escalates retaliation, officials say

US will order nonessential diplomats and families to leave Saudi Arabia as Iran escalates retaliation, officials say

March 8, 2026Updated: March 9, 2026

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WASHINGTON (AP) — US will order nonessential diplomats and families to leave Saudi Arabia as Iran escalates retaliation, officials say.

Huskers outlast Iowa in overtime, earn senior day victory

Huskers outlast Iowa in overtime, earn senior day victory

Milford pulls away from Malcolm late, wins first girls basketball state title

Milford pulls away from Malcolm late, wins first girls basketball state title

Lady Orange season ends in state quarterfinals

Lady Orange season ends in state quarterfinals

Doane debuting free tuition scholarship for National Guard members

Doane debuting tuition-free scholarship for National Guard members

State

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

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