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Bill Clinton rallies Dems in Vegas

On a mission to save Nevada Democrats, former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday urged supporters at a rally to vote or suffer the consequences: a GOP-led Congress that would favor the rich over workers, try to repeal Obamacare and shut down the government “over and over and over.

Las Vegas man arrested in New York mob murder case

A reputed New York a mob associate has been arrested in Las Vegas on federal charges he killed a rival in Queens more than a decade ago. Gennaro Bruno, who lives in Las Vegas, was to appear in federal court here on the charges Tuesday afternoon.

Man accused in hammer attacks had been high on meth, report says

The man accused of attacking 10 people with a hammer in Boulder City and Henderson had been high on meth hours before the Friday rampage, police say, and he may have had even more violent intentions.

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NLV mayor wants to use tax tools Tesla used

North Las Vegas didn’t win the battle for Tesla in Northern Nevada, but the legislation that made the battery gigafactory possible holds the answer to North Las Vegas’ financial problem, according to the city’s mayor.

Judge: Lawyers should have questioned witness payment sooner

Both sides of the criminal justice system — defense and prosecution — appeared to fall short in the case of a 2008 after-school shooting, a Clark County judge said Tuesday, but that didn’t compel him to toss a conviction.

Coroner IDs motorcyclist killed in Monday crash

The Clark County coroner’s office on Tuesday identified the motorcyclist who died Monday evening at the Desert Inn Road and Berwyck Street intersection.

Man gets probation for attack on limo driver

On Tuesday, District Judge Abbi Silver sentenced Carlos Saenz III to five years probation for the felony, but said he must spend the first six months of that term in the Clark County Detention Center.

Uber launches online petition in Vegas

Uber, which last week brought its controversial ride-sharing app to Nevada, is battling opponents and gathering support with an online petition drive before it faces a Clark County District Court hearing Wednesday.

Daughter suddenly ill, Reid returns to DC

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s daughter Lana Reid Barringer has unexpectedly taken ill and will need surgery, the senator’s office said Tuesday.

Man driving stolen motorcycle critical after crash, police say

A motorcyclist driving a bike police say was stolen is in critical condition after crashing into a wall Tuesday morning in the east valley, according to a Las Vegas police report.