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Man killed in home invasion-robbery identified

February 23, 2008 - 10:00 pm

The man who was shot and killed in a home invasion-robbery at his southwest valley home early Wednesday has been identified as Robert Turner by the Clark County coroner's office.

Las Vegas police said that Turner, 27, was shot in the head after confronting two men who were there to rob his home in the 9400 block of Forbes Field Court, near Fort Apache and Russell roads.

The suspects fled on foot, taking several items with them.

The crime remained under investigation Friday.

Former Harvard University president Larry Summers waves during Harvard commencement exercises, ...

SAUNDERS: Epstein files, meant to nail Trump, brought down ex-Harvard president instead

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

November 20, 2025 - 4:49 pm

Larry Summers is the new poster boy for Ivy League arrogance. For what other reason would he correspond with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein?

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Trump accuses Democrats of sedition ‘punishable by death’

By Meg Kinnard Associated Press

November 20, 2025 - 4:25 pm

Donald Trump on Thursday accused half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers — all veterans of the armed services and intelligence community — called on U.S. military members to uphold the Constitution and defy “illegal orders.”

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Bill aims to preserve funding for key solution to Colorado River drought

By Alan Halaly / RJ

November 20, 2025 - 4:11 pm

For Las Vegas to keep its taps flowing, Rep. Susie Lee says this one drought measure must survive federal spending purges: water recycling.

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Gaming regulators approve $7.8M fine against Caesars

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

November 20, 2025 - 3:13 pm

Caesars Entertainment executives were apologetic about embarrassing the state by not catching an illegal bookmaker when he was gambling at Caesars properties.

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Top MGM executive says record convention calendar lies ahead

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

November 20, 2025 - 12:19 pm

In his appearance before the Nevada Gaming Commission, MGM President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle gives updates on upcoming convention calendar, Macao and Japan.

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‘Vegas Dave’ says he doesn’t own property in question. Attorneys call it a ‘con game.’

By Noble Brigham / RJ

November 20, 2025 - 9:55 am

After being ordered to pay more than $30 million, a judge ordered “Vegas Dave” Oancea to hand over properties, a watch and cryptocurrency.

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‘This seems shady’: Nonprofit insiders question payments to CEO’s wife

By Mary Hynes / RJ

November 20, 2025 - 10:31 am

Citing mismanagement, Lutheran Social Services of Nevada employees and board members quit more than a year before the nonprofit paused its food programs for the poor.

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A bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney’s funeral, absent Trump

By Calvin Woodward The Associated Press

November 20, 2025 - 9:13 am

Republican President Donald Trump, who has been publicly silent about Cheney’s death Nov. 3, was not invited to the 11 a.m. memorial service.

Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras ship. (Carnival Cruise Line/TNS)

Stepbrother of teen who died on Carnival cruise ship could face charges, records show

Richard Tribou and Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel

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The death of a teen aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month could result in charges being filed against a teenage stepbrother as the FBI continues its investigation, according to court filings.

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Rosen’s bill would bar tariffs on groceries without congressional approval

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 20, 2025 - 3:32 pm

The Nevada senator wants lawmakers to bar the Trump administration from levying tariffs on food and agriculture-based products without congressional approval.