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Health care debate thrusts Sandoval into national spotlight

In a way, Sandoval’s rise in stature reflects the story of Nevada. The Silver State has morphed from a tawdry gambling mecca to a national player in politics, technology, data centers and transportation. Sandoval is on a trade mission to South America and was unavailable to comment for this story.

 
Air Force chief objects to Yucca Mountain nuclear routes

U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson objects to proposed Yucca Mountain nuke waste rail routes that she said would encroach on the Nevada Test and Training Range.

CCSD survey reveals split on use of social media, texting

Survey results on school district’s draft policy indicate many parents, educators are divided on whether there is such a thing as appropriate texting between teachers and students.

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Las Vegas fashion show raises funds for young cancer patient

Ayden Brown and 10 other children whose lives are affected by cancer basked in the spotlight at the Suncoast Saturday evening during a kids fashion show aimed at raising $60,000 for a costly treatment for the terminally ill 2-year-old boy.

France honors Southern Nevada vets in ceremony — PHOTOS

Two World War II veterans from the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday received the National Order of The Legion of Honor in the rank of chevalier, or knight — the highest award France bestows on its citizens and foreign nationals —for gallantry in France against the enemy.

At UNLV job fair, veterans look for second chance

Employers and agencies took part in the Veteran and Family Career Fair and Workshop held at UNLV’s student union Saturday afternoon. U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., partnered with the UNLV Military and Veterans Services Center to host the semiannual event.

President has ‘complete power to pardon,’ Trump tweets

President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Saturday declaring that he has “complete power to pardon,” as his administration continued to be bogged down by ongoing investigations of possible ties between his 2016 campaign and Russia.