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Trump team, China resume uphill effort to end trade rift

The U.S. and China opened a ninth round of talks Wednesday, aiming to further narrow differences in an ongoing trade war that has deepened uncertainty for businesses and investors and cast a pall over the outlook for the global economy.

Bill to put teeth in Public Records Law debated in Carson City

Government representatives from across Nevada turned out Wednesday to oppose a bill that would put muscle behind state laws on public access to records with potential court-ordered penalties for violations and other provisions to spur timely compliance.

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Kevin Child’s lawsuit against CCSD dismissed

Former Clark County School Board Trustee Kevin Child’s lawsuit against the school district was dismissed last week on the grounds that he did not provide enough evidence to back up his claims.

Trump’s border closure threat roils immigration debate

As the number of migrants apprehended at the Southwest border hits 100,000 per month, President Donald Trump once again has been playing a game of high-stakes brinksmanship as he threatens to shut down the Southwest border, or parts of it.

Ohio gamer pleads guilty in deadly Kansas hoax case

An Ohio gamer upset over a $1.50 bet in an online game pleaded guilty Wednesday to asking a prankster to make a bogus emergency call, then trying to hide his involvement when he realized the antic had gotten a Kansas man killed by police.

Mitch McConnell again changes filibuster rules

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell invoked the name of his predecessor, former Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, when he triggered yet another change to Senate rules on presidential federal district judges and lower-ranking administration officials.

Parole hearing set for driver in 1981 deadly Brink’s heist

Supporters of Judith Clark, a former radical activist who has served more than 36 years of a life sentence for her role in a deadly 1981 Brink’s heist, have asked a state panel to grant parole, saying she meets every legal and social test of rehabilitation.

Biden says he’ll be more mindful of ‘respecting personal space’

Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement has made some women uncomfortable, and he promised to be “much more mindful” of respecting personal space.

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