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The 'Grand Theft Auto' effect: From sick calls to skipping sports, movies
A new survey predicts Grand Theft Auto VI will disrupt workplaces, Hollywood box offices, and NFL viewership when it launches this fall.
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US House Speaker rallies Nevada Republicans ahead of midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned in Las Vegas for Republican congressional candidates Marty O'Donnell and Carrie Buck as the GOP tries to flip two Democratic-held seats in November.
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Lombardo check rejected as evidence during Fiore hearing
A Nevada judicial discipline panel rejected a $5,000 check from Gov. Joe Lombardo as evidence in proceedings against suspended Pahrump Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore, while hearing testimony from ...
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Las Vegas R&B group 702 to be honored at iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign
Las Vegas R&B group 702 will be honored at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign Thursday for the 30th anniversary of their debut album.
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Attorney General Ford wants Nevada Supreme Court to weigh in on dismissed ‘fake electors’ case
Attorney General Aaron Ford is appealing the dismissal of the 'fake electors' case against six Nevada Republicans to the state Supreme Court.
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High-profile political leaders leading rallies in Las Vegas this week
High-profile political figures from both parties are holding rallies across Las Vegas this week to mobilize voters after early voting began.
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Trump pardoned politician fights suspension in shadow of missing police funds
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline held a hearing Tuesday on the suspension of former Las Vegas Councilwoman and Pahrump Justice of the Peace Michelle Fiore, who was pardoned by President Tr...
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One day in jail for ex-girlfriend who targeted Gavin Maloof in theft case
Jennifer Courtemanche and Brittany Burgess were sentenced Tuesday for conspiring to steal from Las Vegas businessman Gavin Maloof.
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Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets US and European officials in Norway
Russia launched a deadly missile and drone attack on Ukrainian civilian areas as President Zelenskyy met with U.S. and European officials in Norway to secure more military aid.
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Over 100 couples renew vows at annual summit in Las Vegas
Over 100 couples renewed their wedding vows at the Teach For America 35th Anniversary Summit in Las Vegas, celebrating relationships formed through the organization.
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Suspended Pahrump Justice of the Peace denies misusing donations during judicial discipline hearing
Suspended Pahrump Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore testified Monday that she did not misuse donations intended for a memorial statue and believed a developer had covered the cost.
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Nevada’s Public Records Task Force struggles to agree on path forward
Nevada's Public Records Task Force failed to reach consensus on recommendations for lawmakers after a tense meeting where members split into factions to draft separate proposals.
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Fiery Las Vegas politician Fiore, no longer a judge, fights judicial commission suspension
Michele Fiore testified before the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline to appeal her suspension following a federal wire fraud conviction, maintaining her innocence and blaming the commission for...
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Jury finds Canadian man guilty on 2 counts of animal cruelty
A Clark County jury convicted Canadian tourist Mitchell Fairbarn on one felony and one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty for grabbing a flamingo from the Flamingo Las Vegas habitat and taking it to ...
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Couple witnesses Donnie Wahlberg plane skid in Las Vegas
A Dassault Falcon 50 carrying Donnie Wahlberg skidded off the runway at Harry Reid International Airport, narrowly missing gates, with no injuries reported.
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Ex-girlfriend in alleged gold-digging plot targeting Gavin Maloof to be sentenced
Jennifer Courtemanche is set to be sentenced for conspiring to steal from her former boyfriend, Las Vegas businessman Gavin Maloof, after pleading guilty to a gross misdemeanor and agreeing to pay nea...
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Russia hits Ukraine power grid again; Zelenskyy says nation got no early warning from partners
Russia launched a new wave of attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, killing one person and cutting power to over half a million, while President Zelenskyy said allies provided no early warning.
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels strike Yemen’s government forces, killing at least 53
Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles at a military training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province, killing at least 53 government soldiers and wounding 200 recruits.
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Massive recall on hot dogs, bacon, deli meat and more: USDA
More than 1.5 million pounds of meat products have been recalled due to potential improper storage temperatures.
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Carrot Top shares positive message after reported suicide attempt, plans return to stage
Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, shared a positive message after a reported suicide attempt and announced his return to the stage at the Luxor Hotel & Casino.
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Hurricane Trudy weakens off Mexico and Typhoon Champi move away from land
Hurricane Trudy weakens off Mexico's Pacific coast while Typhoon Champi moves away from land in the Philippine Sea after passing near Guam.
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Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia; St. Petersburg oil facilities ablaze
Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, striking St. Petersburg oil facilities and killing one person, as tensions rise between Kyiv and Washington over U.S. sanctions policy.
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Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
President Trump waived sanctions on Russia days before they were set to take effect, drawing bipartisan outrage from Congress but leaving lawmakers with no immediate way to respond while on recess.
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‘Everyone’s voice needs to be heard’: Early voting opens in Nevada
Early voting began Saturday across Clark County and statewide, with voters turning in ballots at multiple sites and community groups encouraging turnout.
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Carrot Top breaks silence, returns to comedy stage
Carrot Top is returning to the comedy stage at the Luxor Hotel & Casino after a period of personal struggle, expressing gratitude for fan support in an Instagram post.
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House speaker to rally with GOP congressional candidates in Las Vegas
House Speaker Mike Johnson will join GOP congressional candidates Marty O'Donnell and Carrie Buck at a Las Vegas Get Out the Vote rally on Tuesday.
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Nevada GOP House candidate’s online forum rife with slurs and Nazi talk, AP review finds
An Associated Press review found that Nevada GOP congressional candidate Marty O'Donnell’s online forum contains racial slurs, Nazi minimizations and white‑nationalist conspiracy theories, prompting h...
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Nevada early voting 2026: In-person election sites open Saturday
In-person early voting began Saturday with Democrats leading by about 1,500 ballots as Nevada tracks early turnout.
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Lombardo defends Nevada economic record, touts no new taxes
Gov. Joe Lombardo made the case for his economic record at a roundtable Thursday, citing 100,000 new jobs and no tax increases on his watch.
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'30 to 40 beers': Flamingo abuse trial delves into Canadian’s 'memorable' Las Vegas work trip
A Clark County jury heard testimony in the felony animal‑torture case against Canadian tourist Mitchell Fairbarn, who grabbed a flamingo at the Flamingo Las Vegas after a night of drinking.
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The mystery behind the 'Shoe Tree' in Northern Nevada
The Shoe Tree along Highway 50 near Fallon began as a local legend tied to a lovers' quarrel and grew into a roadside tradition of tossing shoes into its branches, continuing even after the original t...
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‘Nevadans need to step up’: 2 weeks of early voting starts Saturday
Nevada's early voting begins Saturday, with officials urging residents to vote early and verify election information.
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Trump casts doubt on press secretary Zacharia’s future
President Trump indicated that press secretary Katie Zacharia may be leaving her role after facing negative media coverage, saying he wants her to have a good life and that she was treated unfairly.
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On the issues: can the economy tip the Nevada governor’s race?
Gov. Joe Lombardo and Attorney General Aaron Ford are making the economy and affordability central issues in Nevada’s closely watched governor’s race, with Ford attacking Lombardo’s record and Lombard...
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Nevada Supreme Court rejects blanket secrecy rule for active criminal case records
The Nevada Supreme Court rejected a proposed blanket rule that would have blocked public access to records in active criminal cases, affirming that such exemptions must come from the Legislature, not ...
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Family mourns woman killed by wrong-way driver in Las Vegas
Family mourns Nichole Marie Klunker, a 37-year-old mother of three and fitness coach, killed by a wrong-way driver on I-15 near Las Vegas Speedway exit.
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5 people believed dead after shooting at Oregon elementary school: AP sources
Five people are believed dead after a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, according to law enforcement sources.
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Found a lost pet? Check it for a microchip with free Clark County scanners
Clark County has installed free microchip scanning stations to help reunite lost pets with their owners and reduce shelter intake.
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Las Vegas resident 'Sugar Shane' pleads guilty to sports fixing, money laundering charges
Las Vegas resident Shane Hennen, known as "Sugar Shane," pleaded guilty in federal court in Philadelphia to charges related to fixing NCAA and Chinese basketball games and laundering money from NBA pr...
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BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition in his own lawsuit against the channel
BBC lawyers are asking a Florida court to force Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster, after he canceled an agreed-upon date citing nationa...
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After bipartisan backlash, Trump says Pentagon won’t livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution
President Trump reversed course on livestreaming the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan after bipartisan backlash.
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Nevada voters will make the final decision on mandatory voter ID in November
Ballot Question 7 passed with 73% of the vote in 2024. If it wins a majority again this year, the Nevada Constitution will be amended to require voters to show a photo ID when voting in person ...
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Nye County manager reinstates sheriff’s access to police databases
Nye County Manager Brett Waggoner reinstated Sheriff Joe McGill’s access to law enforcement databases after a state investigation found undocumented searches by office employees.
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'Flamingo bounty hunter': Las Vegas hotel guest quips in court video
A Flamingo Las Vegas Casino and Hotel security guard was on his smoke break during a graveyard shift when a voice crackled over the radio, “someone took a flamingo.” The witness statement a part of th...
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Trump says he cares for Americans. They think he’s more focused on his wealth, an AP-NORC poll finds
Most Americans believe Donald Trump is prioritizing his personal wealth over helping ordinary citizens, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
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Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz
Iran reported a cargo ship sank after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, while Singapore officials said two Singapore-registered vessels were hit by unknown projectiles, one of which sank ...
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Here's who is performing at Sphere Las Vegas in 2027, so far
The Sphere in Las Vegas has already announced plenty of artists and shows taking over the venue in 2027. Some of the biggest names in entertainment are coming to the Strip venue next year.
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Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month
Social Security recipients will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, averaging $75 more per month, though many say it falls short of rising inflation and healthcare costs.
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Obama backs Aaron Ford in Nevada governor's race
Former President Barack Obama is endorsing Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford in the state’s race for governor, Ford’s campaign said this morning.
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Sandra Jauregui would put the lieutenant governor’s office back to work for Nevada
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Sandra Jauregui contrasts her legislative record with incumbent Stavros Anthony's focus on transgender athletes and ethics violations.
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