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PHOTOS: Wave of new citizens welcomed

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services welcomed 101 new American citizens from 31 nations in a naturalization ceremony at the Lake Mead Park Campground Amphitheater on May 15.

Accused murderer’s testimony: ‘I thought she was going to get up’

In his second day of testimony in his murder case, Jason “Blu” Griffith wept, clasped his hands to his face, looked toward the ceiling, closed his eyes, pounded a closed fist into his other open hand, squeezed tear-soaked tissues with his fingers and took long pauses as he found the words to describe how he killed Debbie Flores Narvaez.

 
Griffith describes violent relationship with victim

Jason “Blu” Griffith said the woman he’s accused of killing had previously stalked, threatened and harassed him after the two ended their sexual relationship in spring of 2010.

Fallen Las Vegas police officer remembered at U.S. Capitol

Flags flew at half-staff Thursday at the U.S. Capitol where a memorial service was held to honor more than 100 peace officers who died in the line of duty in 2013 including Las Vegas Metro Police officer David Vanbuskirk.

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Police seek man in hookah lounge shooting

Las Vegas police asked for the public’s help on Thursday in finding a man involved in a fatal Sunday shooting.

Get ready for the heat: 2014’s first 100-degree forecast is Friday

Another year, another round of 100-degree days. While it may come as no huge surprise — it is the desert, after all — Las Vegas’ first triple-digit temperatures of of 2014 will are slated for Friday and Saturday.

Opportunity Village announces $136 million capital campaign

Opportunity Village on Thursday announced a five-year, $136 million capital campaign. The funds will help the organization establish a new model of residential facilities and an Opportunity Village campus in northwest Las Vegas.

Phoenix man gets 20 years in prison in federal cybercrime case

A Phoenix man convicted for his role in the international cybercrime syndicate known as Carder. su was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Thursday. David Camez, 22, who is in federal custody, also was ordered to share in the restitution of nearly $51 million.

Henderson officials say no tax increase vote until 2015

Henderson hasn’t decided when to put a property tax increase on the ballot, but has determined any new money would go to capital improvements, not employee pay, City Manager Jacob Snow said Thursday.

CDC tells airports, including McCarran, to post MERS warning

Signs in McCarran International Airport that advertise to tourists the shows they might want to attend in Las Vegas have been joined by a poster from the CDC that warns travelers about a MERS virus they should stay away from.

Heller: VA leaders fail to hold officials accountable for flaws in Nevada

Top leaders of the Department of Veterans Affairs are failing to hold agency officials in Nevada accountable for flaws and shortcomings in providing service to local veterans, Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., charged Thursday.

Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas sold to Blackstone Group for $1.73 billion

After a nearly-six year ownership, German investment house Deutsche Bank announced Thursday it was parting ways with the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the stylish — but unprofitable — Strip hotel-casino and the last megaresort to open after the recession tore apart the gaming industry.