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Inmate dies at Valley Hospital

A 34-year-old inmate suffering from a chronic medical condition died Saturday, the Nevada Department of Corrections announced Monday. Jason Risner died at Valley Hospital Medical Center. He had been hospitalized since Sept. 11.

Las Vegas police: Teen slaying was random

Las Vegas police said Monday that a shooting that left a teen dead earlier this month was a “heinous” and random act of violence.

Gambler gets probation in Palms betting scheme

A New Jersey gambler who pleaded guilty in a scheme that defrauded the Palms resort of $800,000 was sentenced Monday to three years of probation.