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White House, Sessions cite Bible in defense of border policy

Congressional Republicans distanced themselves Thursday from the Trump administration’s policy of separating children from their parents at the southern border even as the White House cited the Bible in defending its “zero tolerance” approach to illegal border crossings.

RTC board wants Clark County to get fair share of Nevada road funds

Money generated by the voter-approved fuel revenue indexing tax is helping to pay for road projects across Clark County, but local transportation officials said Thursday that they hope to continue receiving a fair share of federal funds.

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Boy dies after Colorado shooting; man in custody

Authorities say one boy is dead and his brother is in critical condition after a shooting in a suburban Denver parking lot earlier Thursday.

Former city employee announces bid for Las Vegas City Council

Particularly after his son spent a month at University Medical Center last year, Knudsen began to see an integrated health care model for children as “absolutely critical,” and he calls it a “dream” for a new children’s hospital to be built in the medical district.

Florida shooting suspect’s brother starts anti-bullying campaign

The younger brother of the Florida school shooting suspect has launched an anti-bullying campaign, saying he witnessed mistreatment of Nikolas Cruz that may have been a key factor in the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Clarity of Lake Tahoe sinks to all-time low in 2017

Scientists at Lake Tahoe say the clarity of the alpine lake that straddles the California-Nevada line sank to an all-time low last year.

 
New York AG sues Trump, 3 children over foundation

A lawsuit filed by New York’s attorney general Thursday said President Donald Trump used his charitable foundation to settle personal business disputes and bolster his political image with donations directed by his staff.