Steve Sisolak endorsed by Clark County teachers union

The Clark County Education Association announced the decision Thursday morning, praising the county commission chairman for his “fierce commitment to resolve public education issues.”

Ecuador grants citizenship to Wikileaks’ Julian Assange

Ecuador has granted citizenship to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been living in asylum at the nation’s embassy in London for more than five years.

House bill would streamline veteran healthcare in Nevada

A bill to improve access to health care and streamline payment for medical services to veterans, particularly those in rural states like Nevada, was filed Thursday by Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Rep. Walter B. Jones, R-N.C.

House passes bill to reauthorize foreign intelligence collection programs

After a confusing morning of tweets by President Donald Trump, the House on Thursday passed a bill to reauthorize a key foreign intelligence collection program with an important tweak: It would require the FBI to get a warrant if it wants to view the contents of Americans’ communications swept up in the process.

Cortez Masto wants bill to enhance transportation technology

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto asked the Senate Science and Transportation Committee on Thursday to hold a hearing on legislation to improve transportation systems in communities, ahead of a possible bipartisan transportation package to be considered in Congress.

Raiders, Seahawks to meet in London in October

For the third straight year and fourth time in five seasons, a “home” game on the Raiders’ regular-season calendar will take place internationally.

Esports Arena Las Vegas at Luxor will open March 22

Luxor’s former LAX nightclub will open as Esports Arena Las Vegas on March 22 with a series of events, including an invitation-only, multiday, live-streamed tournament.

Walmart raising wages to $11, issuing bonuses

Walmart is boosting its starting salary for U.S. workers to $11 an hour, handing out one-time cash bonuses to those who don’t benefit from the pay hike and expanding its maternity and parental leave benefits.

 
17 dead, 8 missing after California mudslides

Santa Barbara County now says the number of missing after mudslides is eight. Hundreds of rescue workers slogged through knee-deep ooze and used long poles to probe for bodies Thursday.

Pilots fired after midair cockpit fight with 338 aboard

An Indian airline has fired two pilots reportedly involved in a midair cockpit fight on New Year’s Day, when the pilot allegedly slapped his co-pilot during a London to Mumbai flight.

Missouri governor admits to affair, denies blackmail charge

Responding to a bombshell news report that overshadowed his annual address to the legislature, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens on Wednesday night acknowledged that he’s been “unfaithful” in his marriage but denies allegations that he blackmailed the woman he had an extramarital affair with to stay quiet.

 
Nevada Politics Today: Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore

Federal prosecutors should face criminal charges for actions they took in prosecuting the Bundys, according to Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore. Fiore has been on the frontlines of confrontations between the Bundys and the federal government and is their closest elected ally.

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