http://www.mail.com/locations/65634-omaha.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/65634-omaha.html http://www.mail.com/news/us/2086562-numbers-drawn-360m-powerball-jackpot.html DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The winning numbers have been drawn for the $360 million Powerball jackpot. The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night: 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 and a Powerball of 32. The jackpot is considered the third largest in Powerball history and the seventh largest overall. There was no immediate indication whether any tickets matched the winning n... Thu, 16 May 2013 03:18:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2086562-numbers-drawn-360m-powerball-jackpot.html 2013-05-16T03:18:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2072246-cws-video-review-expands-to-include-calls.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The use of video replay will be expanded at next month's College World Series to give umpires the ability to take a second look at a ball hit down an outfield line to determine if it's fair or foul. Last year, instant replay was approved at the CWS for the first time and matched the major leagues' rules for use. The only plays eligible ... Wed, 08 May 2013 19:22:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2072246-cws-video-review-expands-to-include-calls.html 2013-05-08T19:22:51Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2065738-buffett-stocks-reasonable-bonds-awful.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett said even though the stock market is soaring, prices appear reasonable, and stocks would be a better investment than bonds for most people. Buffett conducted interviews Monday on CNBC and the Fox Business Network cable channels after a weekend full of events in Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. "Bonds ar... Mon, 06 May 2013 18:57:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2065738-buffett-stocks-reasonable-bonds-awful.html 2013-05-06T18:57:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2064772-warren-buffett-offers-advice-investing-life.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett dispensed plenty of advice on investing and life during this weekend's Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. The wisdom Buffett and his investing partner Charlie Munger offer is part of what attracts more than 30,000 to the meetings each year. Here's a sample of their insights: INVESTING SUCCESS: Buffett an... Sun, 05 May 2013 21:27:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2064772-warren-buffett-offers-advice-investing-life.html 2013-05-05T21:27:11Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2062760-warren-buffett-leads-annual-meeting.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Part rock concert, part investment workshop, the annual gathering of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders is an odd mix. But that's just how the faithful crowd of more than 30,000 who attended Saturday's version likes it. Getting the chance to learn about business and life from Berkshire CEO Warren Buffett and spend the day with like-minded ... Sat, 04 May 2013 23:12:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2062760-warren-buffett-leads-annual-meeting.html 2013-05-04T23:12:48Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2063236-whats-happening-buffetts-annual-meeting.html Dubbed "Woodstock for Capitalists," Saturday's annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders revolves around Warren Buffett, the company's chairman and CEO and a billionaire investor. Here's a rundown of what happened at the day-long event in Omaha, Nebraska: BUFFETT'S SUCCESSOR: Berkshire's board knows who it w... Sat, 04 May 2013 23:03:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2063236-whats-happening-buffetts-annual-meeting.html 2013-05-04T23:03:35Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2061796-berkshire-hathaways-earnings-jump-51-percent.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway's first-quarter profit jumped 51 percent as its insurance companies performed well and the value of its investments soared. Warren Buffett's firm said Friday it earned $4.89 billion, or $2,977 per Class A share. That's up from last year's $3.25 billion net income, or $1,966 per Class A share. The Omaha-based conglomer... Fri, 03 May 2013 23:27:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2061796-berkshire-hathaways-earnings-jump-51-percent.html 2013-05-03T23:27:48Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2058400-buffett-women-key-to-nations-prosperity.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett is optimistic about America's economic future because the nation has begun to unleash the potential of women. Buffett's views on the role of women appeared online Thursday in an editorial he wrote for Fortune magazine (http://cnnmon.ie/ZBFiri ). He says that most of America's prosperity was created using only ... Thu, 02 May 2013 17:42:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2058400-buffett-women-key-to-nations-prosperity.html 2013-05-02T17:42:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2044942-creightons-mcdermott-hes-staying-school.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Doug McDermott says he's confident he's got what it takes to be a first-round pick in the NBA draft. He'll wait until 2014 to find out for sure. The two-time first-team All-American said Thursday that he'll return to Creighton for his senior year instead of declaring for June's NBA draft. McDermott made the announcement at a news confer... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:07:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2044942-creightons-mcdermott-hes-staying-school.html 2013-04-25T20:07:16Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2027952-union-pacific-optimistic-2013-solid-1q.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The sharp drop in coal demand that has weighed down railroad profits since last year appears to be slowly coming to an end. Many utilities turned away from coal last year as they switched to cheaper natural gas to generate electricity. But natural gas prices have doubled in the past year, and some power companies are finding it cheaper ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:31:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2027952-union-pacific-optimistic-2013-solid-1q.html 2013-04-18T21:31:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2024074-boston-to-bay-area-running-tributes-abound.html Thousands of miles from the Boston Marathon bombings, distance runners shared in the sorrow. To honor the victims and deal with their own emotions, they banded together Tuesday like runners do — by putting on their shoes and going for a jog. The day after explosions near the finish line of one of the world's most prestigious races killed at least three pe... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:57:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2024074-boston-to-bay-area-running-tributes-abound.html 2013-04-17T01:57:41Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1981288-neb-utility-touts-progress-troubled-nuke-plant.html BLAIR, Neb. (AP) — Utility officials say the troubled Nebraska nuclear power plant that has been idle since 2011 might be ready to restart yet this spring — shortly after the two-year anniversary of its shutdown — but first they'll have to convince federal regulators the plant is ready. On Tuesday, Omaha Public Power District officials showed off the prog... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:18:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1981288-neb-utility-touts-progress-troubled-nuke-plant.html 2013-03-27T00:18:30Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1979888-berkshire-amends-warrant-deal-with-goldman-sachs.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's company will likely become one of the biggest shareholders in Goldman Sachs Group Inc. later this year, and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. won't even have to part with any cash to do so. Berkshire and Goldman said Tuesday they had renegotiated an agreement that gave Berkshire the right to buy 43.5 million shares of the investm... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:06:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1979888-berkshire-amends-warrant-deal-with-goldman-sachs.html 2013-03-26T22:06:49Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1975380-snowstorm-takes-aim-plains-midwest.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An early spring snowstorm forced the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Denver International Airport and closed several roads Saturday as it moved eastward, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places. The snow started falling around midnight in northeast Colorado and then moved into northwest Kansas and southwest Nebrask... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:06:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1975380-snowstorm-takes-aim-plains-midwest.html 2013-03-24T01:06:09Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1955436-buffett-exec-raise-while-pay-stays.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's total compensation declined 14 percent last year to $423,923 as Berkshire Hathaway spent less on his security, but his salary remained unchanged at $100,000. Buffett's salary for leading Berkshire as chairman and chief executive hasn't changed in more than 25 years. The $323,923 for security was the only other element o... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:05:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1955436-buffett-exec-raise-while-pay-stays.html 2013-03-14T20:05:44Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1925888-buffett-calls-year-with-45-pct-profit-jump-subpar.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Most companies would undoubtedly be thrilled with the results Warren Buffett called "subpar" at Berkshire Hathaway because his company's value trailed the overall market. But the fact that Buffett wasn't satisfied with the 45 percent jump in profit his company reported Friday is part of why he's built such a remarkable record. Buffett s... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 01:03:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1925888-buffett-calls-year-with-45-pct-profit-jump-subpar.html 2013-03-02T01:03:02Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1925764-buffett-firms-4q-up-49-pct-paper-gains.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's company reported a 49 percent surge in fourth-quarter profit because of a big paper gain on its investments and derivative contracts, but the investor called the year "subpar" as Berkshire's results lagged the S&P 500. Buffett recounted the fourth quarter and Berkshire Hathaway's 2012 performance Friday in his annual le... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:34:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1925764-buffett-firms-4q-up-49-pct-paper-gains.html 2013-03-02T00:34:20Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1893766-buffetts-heinz-buy-puts-spotlight-big-deals.html NEW YORK (AP) — Warren Buffett and a fellow billionaire are teaming up to snap up the Heinz ketchup company, marking the food industry's biggest ever deal and yet another sign that the lifeless merger market is finally picking up. H.J. Heinz announced Thursday a $23.3 billion deal to be purchased by Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital, which was co... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:47:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1893766-buffetts-heinz-buy-puts-spotlight-big-deals.html 2013-02-15T11:47:35Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1891570-buffett-puts-money-ketchup-buys-heinz-23b.html NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett, the most closely watched investor in America, is putting his money in ketchup, agreeing Thursday to buy H.J. Heinz Co. for $23.3 billion in the richest deal ever in the food industry. For his money, the Oracle of Omaha gets one of the nation's oldest and most familiar brands, one that's in refrigerators and kitc... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:52:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1891570-buffett-puts-money-ketchup-buys-heinz-23b.html 2013-02-14T23:52:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1876892-college-hockey-teams-to-hit-ice-outdoors-omaha.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In nearly four decades of coaching hockey, Dean Blais never had to make a game plan while taking the position of the sun into account. That changed this week as he and his Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks prepare for Saturday's outdoor game against North Dakota at TD Ameritrade Park. The rink sits between what would be first and third bases at ... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1876892-college-hockey-teams-to-hit-ice-outdoors-omaha.html 2013-02-08T07:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1833524-miami-baseball-coach-ron-fraser-dies.html CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Ron Fraser coached the national teams from two different countries, is a member of 10 different Halls of Fame, won two NCAA baseball championships and never had a losing record in a 30-year career with the Miami Hurricanes. He'll be remembered for so many other reasons. The longtime Miami coach — dubbed "the wizard of college bas... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1833524-miami-baseball-coach-ron-fraser-dies.html 2013-01-20T23:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1830878-no-8-gonzaga-no-13-butler-ready-to-square.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gonzaga served as the model program for college basketball's non-power conference schools for more than decade. Butler took that blueprint, revised it and came up with even better results. On Saturday, college basketball fans will finally get to see America's two biggest little schools play each other at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse with... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1830878-no-8-gonzaga-no-13-butler-ready-to-square.html 2013-01-18T20:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1789008-creightons-josh-jones-up-basketball-hurts.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — As hard as it is for Creighton's Josh Jones to give up basketball, he says it's not worth risking his life to keep playing. Doctors advised Jones to stop playing after he underwent a procedure Dec. 18 to locate and correct an atrial flutter. He faces more procedures to treat the heart condition that caused him to faint before a game thr... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1789008-creightons-josh-jones-up-basketball-hurts.html 2012-12-27T21:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1725790-conagra-buying-ralcorp-5-billion.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — ConAgra Foods is buying the private-label food maker Ralcorp for about $5 billion, which will make it North America's biggest manufacturer of cereals, crackers and other packaged foods sold under store brands. The deal caps a year of acquisitions for ConAgra, which makes Banquet, Chef Boyardee and Marie Callender's. In the past year, th... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1725790-conagra-buying-ralcorp-5-billion.html 2012-11-27T12:26:00Z