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Las Vegas Morning Update For Sunday, February 18th

Sunday’s headlines: 2 more flu deaths in Clark County push death toll to 24, Las Vegas teacher grabbed first-grader by neck, police report says, 2 Nevada charter schools face possible closure over student performance

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Fast food chain to close hundreds of US stores

Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants over the next few months in an effort to boost its profit and make its remaining stores more appealing.

Sports on TV in Las Vegas

Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.

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US flight cancellations will likely drag on even after shutdown ends

Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts, officials said.

Senate approves bill to end the shutdown in 60-40 vote

The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans.

Shooting on I-11 sends one person to hospital

A shooting on southbound Interstate 11 between Flamingo Road and Tropicana Avenue sent one person to a local hospital Monday after being shot, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.