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Vegas Marine talks about serving in Afghanistan

Las Vegas high school graduate John Paul Sanchez is poised to be among the last Marines involved in combat operations in Afghanistan as the Obama administration’s draw-down enters the homestretch to reduce U.S. troop levels to below 10,000 by year’s end.

BLM: Bundy must be held accountable

RENO — U.S. Bureau of Land Management officials say they agree with a Nevada sheriff’s position that Moapa rancher Cliven Bundy must be held accountable for his role in an April standoff between his supporters and the federal agency.

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State’s new health and human services director poised for challenges

Romaine Gilliland put his retirement on hold. The 67-year-old was appointed by Gov. Brian Sandoval in June as director for a state department now facing several challenges and big projects. As head of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, he’ll oversee about 5,424 full-time employees.

Retracing his steps

Navy veteran Ron Deanne of Henderson in June retraced steps that Army Pvt. Ed Jennings took 70 years ago in Reims, France, near where the 5th Infantry Division fought during World War II.

Woman charged with first-degree murder arrested in Peru

For nearly six years, authorities have searched for a woman connected with the poisoning death of a Reno businessman, but she has finally been arrested in Peru, federal authorities said Thursday.

Judge disqualifies lawyer in suit against Lowden

A U.S. District Court judge has disqualified an attorney representing a company suing lieutenant governor candidate Sue Lowden over a $77,000 bill from her U.S. Senate campaign in 2010.

Heller to visit Normandy for D-Day commemoration

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada will depart Thursday for France where he and eight other senators will mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, his office confirmed.

Analysis: Las Vegas getting hotter faster than most other cities

Las Vegas is known for its sweltering summers, but according to an Associated Press analysis of federal temperatures released Wednesday, the valley is now the sixth-fastest warming city in the nation.

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