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Dining Pick of the Week: Shoku Ramen-ya

There’s a hidden restaurant inside the Henderson location of Bachi Burger: Shoku Ramen-ya. This isn’t the ramen noodles you probably lived off of in college — real ramen is delicate and refined, the broth taking hours, if not days, to prepare.

Cresent Hardy goes to Congress school

Cresent Hardy was one of 57 of the freshest faces on Capitol Hill packed into a meeting room on Wednesday, newly elected members of Congress taking part in the traditional lottery to claim office space for their freshman year.

Southbound lanes on I-15 at Lake Mead reopen after rollover

All southbound lanes on Interstate 15 have reopened, but the Lake Mead exit is blocked after a single-vehicle rollover Friday morning, according Regional Transportation Commission.

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Fla. woman accuses Cosby of 1976 rape in Las Vegas

A Florida woman who came forward Thursday became the fourth in recent weeks to say Bill Cosby gave her pills that made her feel groggy then forced himself on her sexually.

Panel examines questions raised by medical marijuana

With Nevada just months from its first legal sales of medical marijuana, there are still many questions about how the system will work, elected officials and lawyers said during a public forum Thursday night.

Man describes shaking that led to 7-year-old RJ’s death

Markiece Palmer beat the boy until he squirmed and dropped to the floor. As 7-year-old Roderick “RJ” Arrington rose with fists clenched, he lunged at the man who prosecutors said had been abusing him for more than two months. Palmer grabbed the shoulders of his stepson and started to shake him.

Californian accused in Reno teen slaying

An 18-year-old California man has been returned to Nevada to face charges in the July killing of a Reno teenager.

Man faces murder charge in North Las Vegas shooting

A man was arrested Thursday in connection with Tuesday’s fatal shooting of 18-year-old Roland Pleasant, according to North Las Vegas police.

Obama tells Las Vegan’s story to illustrate need for immigration reform

Astrid Silva, a local immigration activist, was singled out Thursday by President Barack Obama who told her story during a televised speech to illustrate the predicament faced by children of undocumented immigrants. Silva, a DREAMer, said her story is not unique.

UMC would treat president if needed

In addition to local airport, police and fire personnel on high alert for Friday’s presidential arrival in Las Vegas, staff at University Medical Center will be keenly aware of the visit because the hospital is designated as the facility for treating Barack Obama if he requires medical care during his stay in Southern Nevada.

 
Obama’s immigration plan outlined ahead of Las Vegas trip

President Barack Obama imposed the most sweeping immigration reform in a generation on Thursday, easing the threat of deportation for about 4.7 million undocumented immigrants and setting up a clash with Republicans.

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