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GOP congressional candidates tussle over health care, land issues

Congressional candidate Niger Innis was the aggressor Thursday night against Assemblyman Cresent Hardy in their first GOP debate in Mesquite, a conservative rural community. Innis criticized Hardy for voting for state legislation that implemented President Barack Obama’s health care insurance program, including setting up the Silver State Health Exchange and expanding Medicaid.

Court says phone’s GPS data OK to use if warrant obtained

Retrieving Global Positioning System coordinates from a person’s cell phone so an arrest can be made is not an illegal search if a valid arrest warrant is obtained first, the Nevada Supreme Court said in an opinion issued Thursday.

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Security policies need to protect gay travelers, speaker says

As more states acknowledge same-sex marriages and tourism entities recognize the value of marketing to the gay community, police and security forces need to expand their policies to be sensitive to providing a safe environment for gay travelers, a speaker at a security conference said Thursday.

Henderson man gets new trial in baby’s death

A Henderson man sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the slaying of his girlfriend’s 6-week-old son will get a new trial, the Nevada Supreme Court said in an opinion issued Thursday.

Nevada federal judge nominee advances over surprise opposition

Nevada federal judge nominee Richard Boulware advanced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday despite surprise opposition from Republicans who questioned his experience and his ability to become impartial.

North Las Vegas hires new leisure services director

Former Henderson Parks and Recreation Director Mary Ellen Donner has been named neighborhood and leisure services director for the city of North Las Vegas.

Rave promoter Rotella banned from 2 downtown bars

In a low-key unanimous vote, rave promoter Pasquale Rotella, husband of Las Vegas celebrity Holly Madison, was told he cannot enter two bars on Fremont Street East because of pending criminal charges in Los Angeles.