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In this Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, file photo, a person drops applications for mail-in-ballots into a mailbox in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

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A mock-patient is tended to at the isolation unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Medicine, in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, April 12, 2017, during a training exercise dubbed "Operation Tranquil Shift," in which mock-patients with highly infectious diseases have been flown from Africa to five receiving facilities across the U.S. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine , left, watches a June 5, 2017 police video showing the arrest of 29-year-old Zachary Bearheels, a mentally ill Oklahoma man, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Omaha, Neb. Kleine announced during a news conference in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday that the two arresting police officers, Scotty Payne and Ryan McClarty, will be charged with assault in the death last month of Bearheels, who was shocked with a stun gun a dozen times. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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Ami Sheffield trains Pixel, a five-year-old miniature American shepherd, for dog agility trials, in Omaha, Neb. The 5-year-old miniature American shepherd from Omaha has a shot at global glory in Italy as she trains to be the quickest dog in the nation and perhaps the world. (Rebecca Gratz/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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Pixel, a five-year-old miniature American shepherd, leaps over a jump while training Friday, June 16, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. The 5-year-old miniature American shepherd from Omaha has a shot at global glory in Italy as she trains to be the quickest dog in the nation and perhaps the world. (Rebecca Gratz/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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FILE - In this May, 2015, file photo, Howard Buffett smiles during the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Neb. Buffett's Foundation has contributed $55.1 million to Decatur, Ill., and its surrounding Macon County with dozens of grants. Buffet says while he plans to eventually return to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, his foundation will stay and continue to assist Decatur. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

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FILE - In this Feb. 2014, file photo, philanthropist Howard G. Buffett, son of investor Warren Buffett, participates in a panel discussion at the conference on cover crops and soil health, in Omaha, Neb. Buffett's Foundation has contributed $55.1 million to Decatur, Ill., and its surrounding Macon County with dozens of grants. Buffet says while he plans to eventually return to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, his foundation will stay and continue to assist Decatur. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

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In this Wednesday, May 24, 2017 photo, Payton Forsythe blows bubbles for Sven in Omaha, Neb. Sven, a two year old golden retriever, works 40 hours a week at Children's Hospital in Omaha, helping patients with exercise, comfort and demonstrating procedures. (Sarah Hoffman/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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In this Wednesday, May 24, 2017 photo, Sven lays with Child Life Specialist and Facility Dog Handler Britta Carr, left, and patient Maddie McCarville, right, in Omaha, Neb. Sven, a two year old golden retriever, works 40 hours a week at Children's Hospital in Omaha helping patients with exercise, comfort and demonstrating procedures. (Sarah Hoffman/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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In this Wednesday, May 24, 2017 photo, Rafael Moreno, left, holds Sven's paw with his mother Irma Moreno, center, and Child Life Specialist and Facility Dog Handler Britta Carr, right,, in Omaha, Neb. Sven, a two year old golden retriever, works 40 hours a week at Children's Hospital in Omaha helping patients with exercise, comfort and demonstrating procedures. (Sarah Hoffman/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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In this Thursday, June 29, 2017 photo, squirrel monkeys watch visitors at the new Zoo Academy and Children's Adventure Trails at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb. (Matt Miller/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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In this Thursday, June 29, 2017 photo, children climb over wood at the new Zoo Academy and Children's Adventure Trails at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb. (Matt Miller/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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In this Thursday, June 29, 2017 photo, children explore an exhibit at the new Zoo Academy and Children's Adventure Trails at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb. (Matt Miller/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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Dr. Jerry Poche' listens to a question during a media availability in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, June 27, 2017. The father of LSU all-time wins leader Jared Poche' helped revive an elderly man who was slumped on the TD Ameritrade Park concourse with no pulse during Game 1 of the College World Series finals in Omaha. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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Dr. Jerry Poche' speaks during a media availability in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, June 27, 2017. The father of LSU all-time wins leader Jared Poche' helped revive an elderly man who was slumped on the TD Ameritrade Park concourse with no pulse during Game 1 of the College World Series finals in Omaha. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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Florida's Alex Faedo (21) pitches in the bottom of the first inning during a College World Series baseball game against TCU, Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. (Ryan Soderlin/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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In this Friday June 9, 2017, Mark DeSciscio, left, Tom Miller, second from left, and Cliff Leach, right, raise a flag in Omaha, Neb. With new flagpoles in their yards, disabled veterans in the Omaha area are more than willing to tell their stories of war and sacrifice. (Sarah Hoffman/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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In this Friday June 9, 2017, photo, Mark DeSciscio, left, and Cliff Leach second from left, raise a flag for Tom Miller, center, in Omaha, Neb. With new flagpoles in their yards, disabled veterans in the Omaha area are more than willing to tell their stories of war and sacrifice. (Sarah Hoffman/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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In this Dec 22, 2016, file photo, Eric Haitz, who is the Omaha Public Schools' band instrument repair technician, removes dents from a trumpet in Omaha, Neb. (Ryan Soderlin/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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FILE - In this Dec 22, 2016, file photo, Eric Haitz, who is the Omaha Public Schools' band instrument repair technician, tests a saxophone to make sure it is back in working condition after repairing it in Omaha, Neb. (Ryan Soderlin/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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