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March 23, 2011 - 11:13 am

Actress Elizabeth Taylor often visited Las Vegas. She passed away at age 79 on March 23, 2011.

How could Trump’s push to reform mail-in voting affect Nevada?

By McKenna Ross / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 6:08 pm

As President Donald Trump reignites his efforts to end universal mail voting and the use of electronic voting machines, Nevada officials say any changes would have to go through the state.

By Mick Akers / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 1:22 pm

Formula One is suing the owner of two Las Vegas gift shops, alleging they sold knockoff items ahead of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

‘Unfitness to serve’: DA fires back at federal prosecutor’s criticism over Israeli official’s release in child sex case

By Noble Brigham / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 12:59 pm

Clark County DA Steve Wolfson said Wednesday that acting U.S. attorney Sigal Chattah has demonstrated an “unfitness to serve” as the two prosecutors battle publicly over the handling of a child sex sting case involving an Israeli official.

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By Mick Akers / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 10:15 am

Brightline West last month began grading their Las Vegas high-speed train station site and were then cited by Clark County for what an official perceived was the company starting work without a permit.

Clouds pass over the Walmart store, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Char ...

Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination

By Jonel Aleccia The Associated Press

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Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in several states because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination.

‘We’re 10 to 15 years behind’: The Nevada Heat Lab is working to save your life

By Alan Halaly / RJ

August 20, 2025 - 1:04 pm

Nevada’s response to urban heat is still young, but a Southern Nevada research team is paving the way.

A sign in Spanish for the cooling station area at the Whitney Recreation Center, off of Boulder ...

Cooling stations can prevent heat-related deaths. But do Las Vegans use them?

By Alan Halaly / RJ

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Offering rest from the sweltering desert heat, cooling centers can mean the difference between life and death for victims of heat illness. But that’s only if they use one.

Geoffrey Hinton, left, gives his keynote talk at the Ai4 conference on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 a ...

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By Emerson Drewes / RJ

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By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

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