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Health care debate thrusts Sandoval into national spotlight

In a way, Sandoval’s rise in stature reflects the story of Nevada. The Silver State has morphed from a tawdry gambling mecca to a national player in politics, technology, data centers and transportation. Sandoval is on a trade mission to South America and was unavailable to comment for this story.

Autograph seekers endure soul-crushing lines at Comic-Con

Aside from Hall H, the longest lines Saturday were for the lottery for a chance to have a poster signed by the cast of a any number of movies and TV shows.

Comic-Con fans delirious at Hall H thrills

For attendees, this is the equivalent of the seventh game of the World Series. And the seventh game of the NBA Finals. Played during halftime of the Super Bowl. On Christmas morning.

 
Air Force chief objects to Yucca Mountain nuclear routes

U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson objects to proposed Yucca Mountain nuke waste rail routes that she said would encroach on the Nevada Test and Training Range.

CCSD survey reveals split on use of social media, texting

Survey results on school district’s draft policy indicate many parents, educators are divided on whether there is such a thing as appropriate texting between teachers and students.

2 Americans battle for World Series of Poker title

Scott Blumstein and Dan Ott battled at the Rio Convention Center to determine the winner of the $10,000 buy-in No-limit Texas Hold ’em World Championship and the $8.15 million first prize.

Dempsey leads U.S. into Gold Cup final

Clint Dempsey fed Jozy Altidore for the go-ahead goal, then scored on a free kick to match Landon Donovan’s American record with his 57th international goal and lead the United States over Costa Rica 2-0 Saturday night and into the CONCACAF Gold Cup championship game.

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