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Four arrested in connection with drugs at actor Hoffman’s home

Four people were arrested on Tuesday in connection with drugs found at the home of film star Philip Seymour Hoffman following his death of an apparent heroin overdose, the New York Daily News reported, citing unidentified police sources.

Congressional candidate’s bio once listed unearned college degree

In official bios posted on websites, to Wikipedia and in widespread media reports, congressional candidate Niger Innis is listed as a 1990 graduate of Georgetown University, although he never completed his degree in political science.

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Bill Nye debates evolution with founder of Creation Museum

TV’s “Science Guy” Bill Nye says there are infinite discoveries yet to be made about the universe and how we got here. Ken Ham, the man Nye traveled to Kentucky to debate Tuesday night, says all those answers are already in the Bible.

Red Flag military exercise back in force at Nellis training range

Royal Air Force Tornado fighter jets joined the chorus of man-made thunder Tuesday as military aircraft from the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom stormed off into a wintry sky toward the Nevada Test and Training Range to kick off another day of Red Flag exercises.

Clark County rejects tentative contract deal with UMC union

Clark County commissioners narrowly defeated a tentative agreement reached between University Medical Center’s management and the union that represents about 3,000 employees at the public hospital.

Puppies safe and happy after surviving pet shop arson

A woman accused of setting fire to her pet store last week was caught on tape, according to her arrest report released Monday. Gloria Lee, 35, set fire to Prince and Princess Pet Boutique at 6870 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 104 on Jan. 27.

Sandoval refuses to take part in Nevada GOP’s endorsement process

GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval said Tuesday he will not participate in the Nevada Republican Party’s new endorsement process that it will use ahead of the June 10 primary to guide voters, and state senators have followed suit.

Contract approved for new Southern Nevada water chief

The Clark County Commission on Tuesday approved a contract with John Entsminger, the unanimous pick to replace Pat Mulroy at the helm of the Las Vegas Valley Water District and the Southern Nevada Water Authority. He will be paid $260,000 a year.

Las Vegas police seek suspect in bar robbery

Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a suspect in the January robbery of a gaming bar near Cheyenne Avenue and Tenaya Way.

New regulations OK’d for reflexologists in Clark County

Reflexologists in Clark County will soon be more closely regulated, with restrictions on the hours of operation and training requirements, county commissioners decided Tuesday.