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Woman dies after being injured in fire

A North Las Vegas woman who was injured in an apartment fire early last month died Monday morning.

New life in U.S. starts with language for refugees

Joanne Lindsay has a simple command for some of her students in this afternoon’s class. “If you are a man, raise your hand.” Half the male students comply.

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Parks system in Las Vegas trails best cities in study

Las Vegas is known worldwide for elaborate entertainment, but for many local residents it’s tough to beat the simple pleasure of a walk in a city park.

Rhode Island captures Miss USA crown; Nevada finishes fourth

Olivia Culpo, 20, took home the Miss USA 2012 crown Sunday at Planet Hollywood Resort. Jade Kelsall, 26, of Las Vegas, became Nevada’s highest-placing Miss USA contestant since 2001.

Fire causes $45,000 in damage to vacant office

A vacant office on Boulder Highway near Sahara Avenue caught fire early Sunday morning, causing $45,000 in damage, according to Clark County officials.

This Week, May 3-9

The Regional Flood Control District Citizens Advisory Committee meets at 3 p.m. in Room 338 of the RTC/RFCD Administrative Building, 600 S. Grand Central Parkway.

Sterilization-for-cash activists work mean streets of Las Vegas

Barbara Harris climbs out of her rented SUV and surveys the sun-soaked streets of Naked City. Over here, a worn-out apartment complex with busted-out windows and graffiti-covered walls.

Widow loses son in shooting by her school-age brother

Cristin Wacaser had been married for six months when her husband died in a car accident near Mount Charleston.
At 18, she thought she had experienced her share of tragedy.

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