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O.J. Simpson dies in Las Vegas at 76 after cancer battle

O.J. Simpson, the NFL great who was acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife and her friend in one of the most notorious trials of the 20th century, and was later incarcerated in Nevada for an unrelated robbery, died of cancer.

DA Steve Wolfson defends move to allow hearsay in more testimony

The Clark County district attorney testified Wednesday in support of Assembly Bill 193, which would allow hearsay only in some cases that involve child abuse or sexual assault or felony domestic violence.

Nevada has 80 on death row, but no place to execute

Nevada lawmakers are again being asked to fund a new execution chamber at Ely State Prison so Nevada can be prepared to carry out a lethal injection should a court order be issued.

Assemblyman Brooks arrested again, faces possible expulsion

Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks, already facing possible charges for threatening to harm a legislative leader, was arrested for the second time in less than a month early Sunday, this time on charges of domestic battery and obstructing an officer.

Woman loses DNA proposal to prove brother’s innocence

Longtime prison inmate advocate Tonya Brown lost again when she tried to induce the state Commission on the state Administration of Justice to back litigation that might prove the innocence of her late brother, Nolan Klein.