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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Czech Republic is opening a new honorary consulate in Lincoln.Gov. Pete Ricketts and Czech Ambassador Hynek Kmonicek announced…

Selected by NASA in 1966, Weitz went on to fly on the first manned Skylab mission and performed vital space walks to fix the stricken station. He later commanded the maiden flight of Challenger.

How do African-Americans experience discrimination in daily life? A new poll is examining the extent of discrimination against six major ethnic and racial groups in America today.

A new Community Party amendment sets President Xi Jinping's "thought" alongside Marxism-Leninism and "Mao Zedong Thought." State media say it'll help China avoid the "Tacitus Trap."

Hops helped make vast fortunes for 19th century farmers and brewers in New York state before a mildew blight ushered in their demise. Now, undergrads hope to develop mildew-resistant heritage hops.

Lawmakers are eager to see the president embrace upcoming tax legislation. But ahead of a lunch meeting, the Tennessee Republican said Trump is responsible for a "debasement of our nation."

The Pentagon is investigating how four soldiers on a reconnaissance mission in Niger were ambushed. Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Tom Bowman and retired Army Brigadier General Donald C. Bolduc.

Cambridge officials say by late Monday, Hawking's Ph.D thesis had been viewed more than 60,000 times. He adds, "Other popular theses might have 100 views per month."

"These products are marketed as a healthier alternative to cigarettes but the reality is they also carry long-term risks," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

Europe, home to the world's leading wine producers, is making wine at significantly lower levels than usual – and that's because of weather such as frost and drought that have damaged vineyards.