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Californian accused in Reno teen slaying

An 18-year-old California man has been returned to Nevada to face charges in the July killing of a Reno teenager.

Man faces murder charge in North Las Vegas shooting

A man was arrested Thursday in connection with Tuesday’s fatal shooting of 18-year-old Roland Pleasant, according to North Las Vegas police.

Obama tells Las Vegan’s story to illustrate need for immigration reform

Astrid Silva, a local immigration activist, was singled out Thursday by President Barack Obama who told her story during a televised speech to illustrate the predicament faced by children of undocumented immigrants. Silva, a DREAMer, said her story is not unique.

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New Chinese visa rules expected to boost tourism in US

A rule change allowing Chinese visitors to return to the U.S. multiple times over a 10-year period is being hailed as a boon to American tourism, with the federal government predicting the economic impact could be $85 billion by 2021.

UMC would treat president if needed

In addition to local airport, police and fire personnel on high alert for Friday’s presidential arrival in Las Vegas, staff at University Medical Center will be keenly aware of the visit because the hospital is designated as the facility for treating Barack Obama if he requires medical care during his stay in Southern Nevada.

 
Obama’s immigration plan outlined ahead of Las Vegas trip

President Barack Obama imposed the most sweeping immigration reform in a generation on Thursday, easing the threat of deportation for about 4.7 million undocumented immigrants and setting up a clash with Republicans.

 
Colo. husband had map marking spot of wife’s death

A suburban Denver man charged with pushing his wife to her death off a cliff in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park could not explain to investigators why he had a park map with an “X” drawn at the spot where she fell.

Police: Overnight shootings leave 1 wounded

Two separate overnight shootings that sent one to the hospital were being investigated by Las Vegas police, the department said on Thursday.

Nevada legislative leaders seek more education funding

Nevada Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson and outgoing Assembly Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick agreed Thursday that the Legislature must approve more funding for education and reform the tax system to find new revenue for schools.

Clark County fire chief leaving for California post

The chief of the Clark County Fire Department is moving to California to head the Pasadena Fire Department, Clark County announced Thursday.

President’s trip to Las Vegas will affect traffic, flights

When President Obama arrives Friday at McCarran International Airport, traffic will grind to a halt, both at the airport and on streets along the route to Del Sol High School.

Father of infant who died faces murder charge

The father of a 7-month-old baby who died this week was arrested Thursday on a first-degree murder charge, Las Vegas police said.

UFC, country music officials vie for ‘first’ at new arena

UFC President Dana White would love the hometown Ultimate Fighting Championship to christen the new 20,000-seat arena under construction behind New York-New York on the Strip with a fight event in spring 2016. But White and UFC face competition.

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