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By PETE YOSTASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

August 20, 2010 - 7:19 am

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal grand jury's indictment of pitching great Roger Clemens for allegedly lying to Congress about his use of steroids deals a further blow to baseball, reinforcing the game's image as a sport where the use of performance enhancing drugs was widespread.

After 18 years in prison, Las Vegas man helps cancel medical debt for formerly incarcerated

By Jessica Hill / RJ

August 8, 2025 - 11:44 am

Frank Macias, who spent nearly 18 years in prison, helped push legislation that cancels the medical debt formerly incarcerated people owe.

Nevada’s $156M low-income solar energy grant nixed, legal battle coming

By Alan Halaly / RJ

August 8, 2025 - 11:43 am

More than 50,000 Nevadans could have seen lower power bills, according to a nonprofit.

Justice Department subpoenas New York attorney general

By Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer The Associated Press

August 8, 2025 - 10:44 am

Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James for records related to a civil fraud case against President Donald Trump and a separate case against the National Rifle Association.

US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service

By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press

August 8, 2025 - 8:01 am

The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits. One Air Force sergeant said he was “betrayed and devastated” by the move.

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‘We have to run D.C.’: Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in capital

By Will Weissert The Associated Press

August 8, 2025 - 7:12 am

“Washington, DC is an amazing city, but it has been plagued by violent crime for far too long,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.

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RTC security company among 2 cited under new Nevada heat regulation

By Alan Halaly / RJ

August 8, 2025 - 5:30 am

Two Nevada businesses failed to complete heat hazard analyses, according to internal records.

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Netanyahu says Israel plans to take over all of Gaza in bid to destroy Hamas

By Melanie Lidman and Wafaa Shurafa The Associated Press

August 7, 2025 - 5:36 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that to destroy Hamas, Israel intends to take full control of the Gaza Strip and eventually transfer its administration to friendly Arab forces.

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What to know as Israel considers reoccupying Gaza

By Joseph Krauss The Associated Press

August 7, 2025 - 5:07 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering ordering the full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media.

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A father’s agony over video of emaciated son, a hostage in Gaza, adds pressure for a ceasefire

By Melanie Lidman The Associated Press

August 7, 2025 - 4:54 pm

New images of emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza have horrified Israelis and added pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire with Hamas.

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Police warn against illegal e-bike, scooter use ahead of school year

By Casey Harrison / RJ

August 7, 2025 - 2:58 pm

Authorities are reminding residents of safety tips for young riders and the legal responsibilities parents should know ahead of the upcoming school year.