Judges rule North Carolina congressional map must be redone

Federal judges ruled Tuesday that North Carolina’s congressional district map drawn by legislative Republicans is illegally gerrymandered because of excessive partisanship that gave the GOP a rock-solid advantage for most seats and must quickly be redone.

US hospitals facing IV bag shortage

An ongoing shortage of fluids used to deliver medicine and treat dehydrated patients has hospital workers scrambling in the midst of a nasty flu season and supplies from factories in storm-ravaged Puerto Rico have been slow to rebound.

NJ doctor charged with having wife killed to protect drug ring

A New Jersey doctor running an illegal prescription opioid drug ring with a motorcycle gang had a member hire someone to kill his wife after she threatened to expose the scheme while trying to force him to agree to a divorce, authorities said Tuesday.

Cheyenne guard does little things in victory

Kavon Williams has certainly had bigger scoring nights than he did on Tuesday. But it was the senior guard’s all-around performance that left his coach smiling.

Judge blocks Trump decision to end DACA program

A federal judge on Tuesday night temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s decision to end a program protecting young immigrants from deportation.

Cheyenne tops Desert Pines in Sunset opener

Kavon Williams had nine points, 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals to lead Cheyenne’s boys basketball team to a 61-49 road win over Desert Pines in the Sunset League opener for both teams.

Roundup: Palo Verde edges Faith Lutheran

Joo Hwan Lee’s pinfall victory at 138 pounds clinched the Palo Verde wrestling team’s victory Tuesday, 39-36 at Faith Lutheran.

COMMENTARY: New pot edict makes its use a gamble

Prohibition-lite: That’s President Donald Trump marijuana policy set out last week in Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ guidance to U.S. attorneys, encouraging them to enforce federal pot laws even where states have legalized the drug.

Questions about the Trump dossier, Russia probe

Does Robert Mueller’s refusal to investigate Democrats constitute obstruction of justice? What is the difference between refusing to investigate and conducting a “cover-up”?

 
Vegas Nation: Raiders introduce Jon Gruden as head coach

Bryan Salmond, Ed Graney and Michael Gehlken discuss the Raiders’ introduction of Jon Gruden as their new head coach, including the unique atmosphere and how Gruden will work with Derek Carr.

Uber, Lyft drivers set single-day record for pick-ups at McCarran

Uber and Lyft drivers logged 11,465 pick-ups at McCarran International on Monday, setting a single-day record that was largely driven by conventioneers headed to CES, airport officials said.

Nevada lawmakers urge Congress to change federal marijuana laws

Nevada lawmakers said Tuesday that Congress must address federal marijuana laws following a decision by the Trump administration to lower the barrier on federal prosecutions in states that have decriminalized use for medical and recreational purposes.

Penn National Gaming challenges new Pennsylvania gaming law

Pennsylvania-based casino owner Penn National Gaming sued Tuesday in a challenge to a central element of the state’s aggressive new law expanding casino gambling that Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf signed as part of an effort to fill a massive budget deficit.

Raiders set to interview Eliot Wolf for senior personnel job

Eliot Wolf, whose father Ron Wolf spent more than two decades as a Raiders scout and executive, is scheduled to interview this week for a senior position in the Raiders’ personnel department, sources said Tuesday.

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