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Flasher runs away after Washington woman pulls out gun

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

November 16, 2012 - 9:53 am

LONGVIEW, Wash. - A flasher took off running when a Washington state woman pulled out a gun and pointed it at him.

The Daily News reports (http://bit.ly/UtFUYG) that the Longview woman was at Lake Sacajawea Wednesday evening when a man approached her aggressively while masturbating and suggested she should watch him.

Instead the woman produced her gun.

Longview police detective Kyle Sahim says officers haven't found the man Thursday evening but are investigating several suspects. He was described as a white, in his early 20s, with short dark-blond hair.

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‘Unlocking the city’s potential’: Veteran public servant vying to be Las Vegas’ next mayor

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 10:49 am

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Hamas accepts proposal for cease-fire in war with Israel

By Sam Mednick, Josef Federman and Bassem Mroue Associated Press

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The cease-fire agreement was announced hours after Israel ordered Palestinians to begin evacuating from Rafah, signaling an invasion was imminent.

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Businesses launch petition to ‘stop’ 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 11:28 am

A group of Las Vegas business owners who say they lost millions from last year’s Formula 1 launched an online petition hoping to get a public meeting on the 2024 race.

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Bodies found in Baja California during search for 3 missing tourists, officials say

Kate Linthicum Los Angeles Times

May 6, 2024 - 7:57 am

Mexican officials said three bodies have been found in the same remote stretch of Baja California where three friends went missing last week while on a surf trip.

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How Southwest passengers can get voucher for delayed or canceled flights

Alexandra Skores The Dallas Morning News

May 6, 2024 - 7:13 am

Frustrated flyers on Southwest Airlines who experience a delay or cancelation that is the airline’s fault can ask for a voucher, the Department of Transportation announced.

Former President Donald Trump speaks to media as he returns to his trial at the Manhattan Crimi ...

Trump fined for gag order violation; judge warns of possible jail time

By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Eric Tucker and Jake Offenhartz The Associated Press

May 6, 2024 - 7:06 am

The fine marks the second sanction for the former president for inflammatory comments about witnesses since the start of the trial last month.

Have a Las Vegas mailing address? You still might not get to vote for Vegas mayor

By Taylor R. Avery / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 6:00 am

If you’re confused about whether you live inside of Las Vegas city limits, you’re not alone.

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Need a Real ID? Time is running out to get one in Nevada

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 5:00 am

To meet federal requirements, Real IDs will be needed for anyone looking to use their driver’s license to get through security at airports for domestic flights nationwide.