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Linda Hernandez (Courtesy StoryCorps)

StoryCorps Historias: A family in Nebraska breaks stereotypes in the 1960′s

Linda Hernandez grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska during the 1960s. Her father worked for the railroad, and her family was one of the few Latino families in … Read More

In this Jan. 7, 2013 file photo, President Barack Obama, left, shakes hands with his choice for Defense Secretary, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, after announcing Hagel's nomination in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Opinion: Hagel would be good for Latinos as Pentagon Chief

I always sort of liked Chuck Hagel when he was in the Senate.  While I didn’t know much about him or follow his career closely, I knew he was a … Read More

Bilingual Ballots

One ballot, two languages in Nebraska

DAKOTA CITY, Neb. - Casting a vote in Dakota County, Nebraska? You might notice your ballot looks different this year. It's the only one in Siouxland that's … Read More

National Governors Association Chair Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman delivers remarks before a meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House February 27, 2012 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Gov. Heineman says despite federal policy, Nebraska will deny licenses to undocumented immigrants

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska will continue to deny driver's licenses to young undocumentedl immigrants who are now eligible for U.S. work permits under a new … Read More

Dara Torres looks down after swimming in the women's 50-meter freestyle final at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Monday, July 2, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. Jessica Hardy won the final.

Dara Torres misses out on 6th Olympic team

Dara Torres lingered in the water after the other swimmers had climbed out of the pool. Her long career was finally over. She wanted to soak up the moment … Read More

"Mexican Wrestling Macbeth"

Essential Culture: Weekend of June 29, 2012

Theatre Rio de Lagrimas at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (Albuquerque, New Mexico) This performance – in English, Spanish and Nahuatl—gives … Read More