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Oregon sheriff who met refuge occupiers plans to sue city

An Oregon sheriff under investigation for meeting with those who occupied a national wildlife refuge has filed notice that he plans to sue the city of John Day.

Judge’s order sent powerful message to Panama law firm

International scandal? As ever, Las Vegas plays its part. But with all the names and nations linked to the offshore accounts debacle, it’s easy to lose sight of the legal linchpin that has helped the light shine into this dark corner of commerce.

Global concern about shadowy corporations includes tiny Las Vegas firm

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Monday expressed concern over allegations that secretive corporations established in the Silver State have been used in global money laundering and will work with other elected officials on any necessary changes in state law.

Cost to repair Oregon refuge occupied by Bundys? $4M

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will spend roughly $4 million to clean, repair and upgrade the Oregon wildlife refuge that was the site of a 41-day armed occupation by ranchers earlier this year.

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Henderson couple describes bombing at Brussels airport

When a terrorist’s suicide bomb exploded at a Brussels international airport check-in counter Tuesday, Philippe Breyer and his wife, Catherine turned heel and quickly walked away. But then a second bomb detonated, tearing his leg off.

Bundy supporters plan courthouse rally in Las Vegas this week

Cliven Bundy’s family is using social media to plan a rally outside the federal courthouse on Thursday before his arraignment on felony charges stemming from the April 2014 armed standoff with law enforcement near Bunkerville.

Reid speaks to White House about Scalia replacement

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, who has urged President Barack Obama to move “right away” in filling the late Justice Antonin Scalia’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, has spoken to the White House on what is shaping up to be a major partisan battle, a Reid aide said Monday.

Bundy brothers, 14 others indicted in Oregon standoff

Nevada brothers Ammon and Ryan Bundy and 14 others have been indicted by a federal grand jury in the armed takeover of a federal wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon.

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