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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

November 25, 2010 - 9:57 am

AUSTIN, Texas -- Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay - once one of the most powerful and feared Republicans in Congress - was convicted Wednesday on charges he illegally funneled corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002. Jurors deliberated for 19 hours before returning guilty verdicts against DeLay on charges of money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering. He faces up to life in prison on the money laundering charge.

Democrats lead in lawsuit to keep RFK Jr. off November ballot

By Taylor R. Avery / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 6:55 pm

State and national Democrats are leading a lawsuit that seeks to block Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from appearing on Nevada’s presidential ballot, citing state law.

Celebration of life to honor U.S. District Judge Larry Hicks

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 2:23 pm

The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office says the family of Senior U.S. District Judge Larry Hicks will host a Celebration of Life in his memory in Reno next week.

Ship found off Israel’s coast could shed light on the navigation skills of ancient mariners

By Melanie Lidman The Associated Press

June 21, 2024 - 1:44 pm

Amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah terrorists in northern Israel and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, a company drilling for natural gas discovered a 3,300-year-old ship.

USC drops complaints, won’t discipline professor who said ‘Hamas are murderers’

By Matt Hamilton Los Angeles Times

June 21, 2024 - 1:30 pm

A Jewish USC professor will not face discipline after a confrontation with a group of pro-Palestinian students went viral and triggered a storm of controversey on campus.

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Two Israeli soldiers killed in central Gaza

The Associated Press

June 21, 2024 - 1:20 pm

No information was given about the circumstances of the deaths of the two, both of whom were men in their 20s. Three other soldiers were severely injured, the army said.

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SAUNDERS: Biden and Trump to debate again — but they’re not the same men

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 5:34 pm

A rematch debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump looms this week. Will it be the 2020 debate all over again?

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Pair of cyberattacks impacting Nevada car dealerships

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 5:01 pm

A pair of cyberattacks on Findlay Automotive Group and a national software provide appear to be impacting car dealership operations in Las Vegas and Nevada.

Fake electors case dismissed by judge

By Taylor R. Avery / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 6:54 pm

A district court judge approved a motion to dismiss the fake electors case Tuesday, pointing to issues with jurisdiction.

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Nearly half of Americans struggling because of higher prices, poll finds

Casey Harper Franklin-National

June 21, 2024 - 11:24 am

Nearly half of Americans report that the recent spike in inflation is making it harder to make ends meet, according to a new poll.

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Tupac Shakur murder suspect finds someone to post his $750K bail

By Noble Brigham / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 2:21 pm

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of orchestrating hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur’s killing, still faces a court hearing before he is set free on $750,000 bail.