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DEVELOPING: NEBRASKA BUDGET WOES-UNIVERSITY, AHA MOMENT-LAWSUIT, PIPELINE-LOCAL TAXES, NEBRASKA OFFENSE, BIG 12 NOTEBOOK,

ADDS: SUPREME COURT-JUVENILE SENTENCES,

XGR--NEBRASKA BUDGET WOES-UNIVERSITY

LINCOLN - Budget cuts at the University of Nebraska probably won't cause a tuition hike this school year but could lead to a larger-than-usual increase next school year. On Monday, University of Nebraska President J.B. Milliken spoke to state lawmakers about Gov. Dave Heineman's proposed budget cuts for the university. They total $26 million over this year and next year and are part of the governor's plan to slash $334 million from state spending plans. By Nate Jenkins.

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- XGR--NEBRASKA BUDGET WOES-BILLS - Nebraska lawmakers are having trouble following directions during the special legislative session intended to cut $334 million from the two-year state budget.

SUPREME COURT-JUVENILE SENTENCES

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided Monday over whether sentencing a juvenile to life in prison with no chance of parole is cruel and unusual punishment, particularly if the crime is less serious than homicide. The justices heard two hours of argument in cases involving two Florida teenagers who are serving life prison terms. By Mark Sherman. Eds: Note Nebraska interest.

AP Photos WXSC302, WXSC301, DCHG101, WXSC303.

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- BC-US--JUVENILE SENTENCES-GLANCE

PIPELINE-LOCAL TAXES

SALINA, Kan. - Leaders from six Kansas counties want a chance to challenge the state's contention that the Canadian owner of a crude oil pipeline is eligible for millions of dollars in tax credits. The Kansas portion of the pipeline will run through Washington, Clay, Dickinson, Marion, Butler and Cowley counties on its way from Steele City, Neb., to Cushing, Okla. The entire pipeline will carry crude oil from Canadian tar sands to Pakota, Ill., Cushing and the Gulf of Mexico.

BUSINESS:

AHA MOMENT-LAWSUIT

OMAHA - Mutual of Omaha may have had its own "aha moment" when the insurance company decided to drop its lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey's company over the rights to that phrase. But documents filed in U.S. District Court don't indicate what led Mutual to ask for the dismissal, and company officials did not immediately respond to a message left Monday. By Josh Funk.

SPORTS:

FBC--NEBRASKA OFFENSE

OMAHA - Nebraska coach Bo Pelini says it's critical for his offense to become more productive as the Cornhuskers make a final push at trying to win the Big 12 North. The Huskers have no clear-cut starter as they begin preparations for this week's game at Kansas, and Pelini said Monday he's in no rush to name one. By Eric Olson.

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- BIG 12 HONOR-O'HANLON - Nebraska safety Matt O'Hanlon has been named the Big 12's defensive player of the week for his performance against Oklahoma.

- KANSAS ST-NEBRASKA KICKOFF - Nebraska's game against Kansas State in Lincoln on Nov. 21 will kick off at 6:45 p.m. and be nationally televised on either ESPN or ESPN2.

- GROZA AWARD-HENERY - Nebraska's Alex Henery is among 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award as the nation's top place-kicker.

FBC--BIG 12 NOTEBOOK

MANHATTAN, Kan. - More than an hour after the final whistle, the parking lot was still half full, purple-clad tailgaters flipping burgers, drinking beer, sitting in camp chairs under portable awnings. Bill Synder has Kansas State winning, well before anyone thought he would, and it's made football fun in the Little Apple again. By John Marshall. Eds: Note Nebraska interest.

ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:

- NEB STANDOFF - Police say a 32-year-old Columbus man was arrested after he held authorities at bay for more than three hours while holding his estranged wife hostage at a central Nebraska farmhouse.

- CHADRON HOMICIDE - Jurors are expected to resume consideration of whether Joseph Hotz is guilty of killing his roommate in December.

- SEX ASSAULT ALLEGED - A 60-year-old man has been jailed for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl at a south Omaha daycare center where he worked.

- NEB CONSERVATION AWARD - The Nebraska Wildlife Federation has awarded the 2009 Professional Conservationist Award to the director of a group that helps manage one of the state's most scenic rivers.

- NANCE CO DEVELOPMENT - Another county in central Nebraska is launching an economic development group.

- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Community volunteers and leaders celebrated efforts at promoting and encouraging economic and community development as part of the Nebraska Community Improvement Program awards banquet in Kearney.

- RENOVATION FUNDS - The Weeping Water Community Building Foundation has received a $500,000 loan awarded by USDA Rural Development through the federal stimulus.

The AP, Omaha.